HR Associate

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation

. Support pre-employment testing, including drug testing and background checks .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $27 - $42 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer service skills and the ability to support diverse employee needs while maintaining compliance and process integrity in human resources functions. Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, with experience in HR processes and systems.

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MS Office SuiteCustomer Service SkillsHR Support ExperienceOracle KnowledgeOnBase Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Excel SkillsWebpage MaintenancePre-Employment Testing SupportBackground Check CoordinationDocument Management

Soft Skills

Sensitivity to Employee NeedsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

HR Ticketing SystemOracleOnBase

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesComplianceTalent AcquisitionEmployee Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support pre-employment testing, including drug testing and background checks
Partner with the background-check vendor on changes, upgrades, and troubleshooting
Partner with Talent Acquisition on process flow and individual case outcomes
Partner with hiring managers and candidates to maintain process integrity and compliance
Serve as the primary point of contact for general human resources questions and employee concerns
Provide high-level and sensitive support to managers, supervisors, employees, and applicants
Respond to basic questions in the HR ticketing system and associated group email boxes
Direct employees to appropriate resources and forward complex requests to Centers of Excellence
Assist employees and redirect calls through the HR phone queue
Complete assigned projects to enhance knowledge of HR programs and support HR Centers of Excellence
Pull documents for employees, managers, and Legal
Provide education for benefits enrollment and annual activities
Work on campus part time

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of general office or secretarial experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience
MS Office Suite skills, including intermediate Excel skills
Customer service skills and sensitivity to employees with diverse needs and circumstances
Experience in HR department (preferred)
2 years of support or customer service work in an office setting (preferred)
Knowledge of Oracle (preferred)
Knowledge of OnBase (preferred)
Webpage maintenance (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington
Education and training opportunities through an academic health center
Reasonable accommodation available upon request