Senior HR Business Partner (HRA3) (Job Rotation State Employees Only)

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The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity; affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans LGBTQIA2S community members and others to apply.

BOLI Commissioners Office Human Resources Section is offering a job rotation opportunity through 06/30/2027 for a Senior HR Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst 3). This position provides agencywide expertise in human resources management personnel administration classification and compensation organizational analysis and employee and labor relations. It delivers comprehensive HR support across all BOLI divisions including consultation on investigations recruitment workforce planning performance management and compliance with federal and state personnel laws. The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor by facilitating problem resolution conducting investigations preparing classification analyses and assisting with policy development while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.

• Provide a full range of HR management and personnel administration services to BOLI managers and employees including guidance on collective bargaining agreements federal and state personnel laws rules and policies.

• Review monitor and administer personnel actions to ensure compliance with state rules collective bargaining agreements and agency policies related to recruitment hiring classification compensation employee leaves and employment status.

• Evaluate and develop personnel policy concepts; draft and revise agency policies to reflect new or updated contract language and legal requirements. May participate in collective bargaining activities.

• Conduct organizational and staffing assessments; analyze reporting relationships and position allocations; conduct desk audits; prepare classification analyses; and support divisions with Permanent Finance Package requests.

• Advise and coach managers on corrective counseling and progressive discipline; work collaboratively with supervisors employees and union representatives to resolve workplace issues and grievances.

• Conduct and coordinate investigations into misconduct policy violations discrimination harassment or other unlawful employment practices; prepare investigative reports disciplinary recommendations grievance responses and related documentation.

• Investigate external discrimination complaints (e.g. BOLI and EEOC); prepare position statements; and represent the agency in investigations or hearings when needed.

• Support recruitment and workforce development by advising on outreach strategies diversity goals recruitment procedures examination criteria and selection processes; may serve on interview panels.

• Participate in new employee and manager orientation; design and deliver training on HR topics that support effective leadership communication and employee performance.

• Demonstrate professionalism maintain strict confidentiality promote a respectful and inclusive environment and uphold BOLIs DEI values.

This Is What You Need to Qualify:

A bachelors 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 determined by the appointing authority; and three years of Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.

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Valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute and four years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.

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Six years Human Resource experience related to the position. Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.

A masters degree in any of the above-mentioned courses of study may substitute for one year of professional-level experience.

• The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office substitutes for six months of human resource professional-level experience.

• Valid certification as a SHRM Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization substitutes for one year of human resource professional-level experience.

• Valid certification as a PSHRA-CP from the Public Sector HR Association substitutes for one year of professional-level human resources experience.

The ideal candidate willpossessa combination of some or all the following skills:(Desire Attributes)

• Advanced knowledge of employee relations personnel administration and classification and compensation within a unionized and rulesdriven environment.

• Expertise conducting workplace investigations drafting investigative reports preparing classification analyses and interpreting federal/state personnel rules and collective bargaining agreements.

• Proficiency in HRIS platforms case management or investigation tracking systems and data management tools used in HR operations.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct organizational and staffing analyses perform desk audits and develop technical classification or position management recommendations.

• Experience developing HR policies procedures and workforce planning documents including analyzing impacts of legal or contractual changes on HR operations.

Why Join Us

Our mission...

Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) work to ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment. BOLI protects workers rights through enforcement of state labor laws ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing promotes the development of a highly skilled workforce through registered apprenticeship programs and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so they have the tools they need to comply with workplace rules.

Working Conditions:

Periodic travel to field offices for audits or implementation of systems. Duties require use of copy machine and filing. Extensive use of personal computers record keeping and interoffice communications. This position is a one-of-a-kind position in a small agency where there is minimal back-up support. As such this position may be called upon to perform a variety of HR duties as needed to support uninterrupted services to the public and to agency employees.

Whats In It For You

• Rotation full-time exempt management service (nonsupervisory) job rotation

• Work/life balance vacation sick leave 11 paid holidays a year and personal days off

• Competitive benefits package including medical vision and dental

• Pension and retirement programs

• Employee Resources

• Advancement opportunities within BOLI and other State agencies

• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills

• Work with others who are passionate about public service

• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians

• Possible eligibilityfor thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program

How to Apply

Please Note:Applications must besubmittedno later than 11:59 PM PDT/PST onWednesday May 20 2026.

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Additional Information

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017 a pay equity analysis will be conducted todeterminewhat pay step the successful candidate will be analysis will be based on the relevant experience education training and certifications documented in the application materials.

• This is a PERS qualifying position. Employees new to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) will get a 6.95% base salary increase and will pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS afteran initialsix-month waiting you are already a PERS member this positions base salary will includea6.95% increase for employee contribution.

• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check. Adverse background information may result in disqualification.

  • Work Authorization - The Bureau of Labor and Industries does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire all applicants are required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States with the appropriate documentation. Learn more.

  • The Bureau of Labor and Industries is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States. For more information please visit.

  • The successful candidate will further BOLIs North Star guiding principles of integrity respect empowerment and trust. At BOLI we lead with integrity and model fairness to fulfill our mission to make Oregon the best place to live and work.

  • The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessment examinations and/or interview prohibited. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

• This recruitment will be used toestablisha list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• BOLIis compliant with SB 907 (2025)effective January 1st do not include any age-related information such as graduation dates in your candidateswho are existing state employees pleasenote that you might need to remove existinggraduationdatesfromthe education section of your candidate profilefor your application to go throughin Workday.

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Veterans preference:

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• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference

Please do not attach your Veterans preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application. Attach to profile.

If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate formattocomplete the process you may contact us at:

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

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1800 SW 1st Ave Suite 500

Portland OR 97201

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• The recruiter for this position is Lisa SantiagoHR Analyst 2 If you contact the recruiter please include the job requisition number (REQ#)

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