Human Resource Business Partner

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership at Oregon State Hospital .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,507 - $9,604 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resource Management, including labor relations, performance management, and workplace investigations. Proficient in navigating complex employee matters and advising on collective bargaining agreements and employment policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Human Resource ManagementProfessional In Human Resources CertificationLabor And Employee Relations ExperienceWorkplace Investigations And ReportingCollective Bargaining Agreement Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementDisciplinary DocumentationFact-Finding InvestigationsWorkforce Issue AssessmentStrategic Solution Development

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionConsultation And CollaborationTrust BuildingEffective CommunicationAdaptability To Competing Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM Certified ProfessionalPSHRA-CP CertificationSCHRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Employment LawCollective Bargaining AgreementsHR RegulationsOrganizational Change ManagementWorkplace Challenges

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership at Oregon State Hospital
Navigate sensitive and complex employee matters and labor relations issues
Partner with leaders to solve difficult workplace challenges
Conduct workplace investigations and prepare clear, well-supported investigation reports
Advise management on collective bargaining agreement and policy interpretation
Support performance management and disciplinary processes
Help manage organizational change and critical workforce challenges
Facilitate discussions, resolve conflicts, and guide employee and labor relations processes
Assess workforce issues, identify root causes, and develop strategic, compliant, and sustainable solutions
Balance competing priorities and respond effectively to time-sensitive situations
Collaborate with HR team members and share expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, the Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations, or a job-related course of study, and three years of Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position
Or valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute and four years of Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position
Or six years of Human Resource experience related to the position, with four years at the professional level
A master's degree in a listed course of study may substitute for one year of professional-level experience
SCHRP certification substitutes for six months of human resource professional-level experience
Valid SHRM Certified Professional certification substitutes for one year of human resource professional-level experience
Valid PSHRA-CP certification substitutes for one year of professional-level human resources experience
Understanding of collective bargaining agreements, employment policies, employment law, and related HR regulations
Ability to interpret and apply complex legal and policy frameworks
Experience in labor and employee relations, CBA and policy interpretation, performance management, fact-finding investigations, investigation reports, and disciplinary documentation preferred
Ability to consult, collaborate, and build trust with management, union representatives, employees, and diverse internal and external customers
Skill in facilitating discussions, resolving conflicts, and guiding employee and labor relations processes
Ability to assess incomplete information, weigh risks, and make sound recommendations
Proficiency in evaluating complex workforce issues, identifying root causes, and crafting compliant and sustainable solutions
Ability to manage a high-volume workload, shifting priorities, and competing deadlines
Employment contingent upon criminal records check and driving records check meeting OHA criteria
Must be authorized to work in the United States; position does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
Optional life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare
11 holidays
3 personal days
Monthly sick leave
Vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon
Flexible hybrid work schedule