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Human Resource Analyst

Benton County

Job Location:

Corvallis, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 74085 - 101026

Posted: 27 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 25 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

Benton County is searching for an exceptional HR professional to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY
The Human Resources Business Analyst II is responsible for supporting assigned departments in recruitment employee and labor relations performance management legal compliance and policy/contract administration. This position will also serve as the Countys benefits and wellness program administrator providing leadership to the County-wide Benefits and Wellness Committee.

HR Consultant to County Managers/Employees

Provide interpretation and advice to managers and employees on disciplinary procedures employment law issues employee benefits recruitment and selection and matters relating to policy and collective bargaining agreements.
Serve as County/HR Department representative for responding to requests for information grievances BOLI complaints etc.
Advise and coach managers and employees on performance management/improvement and employee engagement.
Investigate and address employee relations issues such as harassment allegations work complaints misconduct or other employee concerns.
Advises management and employees on compliance and processes related to ADA FMLA and OFLA and other regulations.
Facilitates problem-solving and/or conflict resolution activities.

Health and Wellness Programs

Oversees plans and coordinates County benefit programs including program improvement and budget. Answer questions and solve problems relating to claims quality of care and coverage issues. Provides technical guidance to Leaves & Benefits Analyst.
Leads the Benefits and Wellness Committee; provides expert consultation in identification of and solutions for benefits-related problems and identification of employee benefits packages including development of wellness programs.
Provides oversight of County Open Enrollment processes to meet payroll and insurance contract deadlines. Develops communication plans for health and wellness programs.

Special Projects

Develops and delivers training on various employment laws and personnel policies recruitment/interview process and associated procedures and processes.
Identify need for and manage human resource studies and projects. Collect data analyze and report on performance measures.
Serve as back-up to the other senior analysts in the areas of employee/labor relations HRIS etc.
Assists with recruitment performance management HRIS policy development and implementation.
Serves as project manager for other special projects as assigned.

Labor Relations

Provide support and advice to managers throughout the grievance process.
Compose review and recommend revisions to reports manuals policies and collective bargaining agreements as needed.
Assist in developing bargaining concepts.
Provide support to the collective bargaining team through professional and legal research.

Click here for a complete list of the duties responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

Hybrid work option available:This position provides flexibility to work a combination of remote and on-site upon the incumbents successful completion of the probationary period.

First review of applications will be October 22 2026.

Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered.

Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.

BENEFITS

Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
- 11 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays 8 hours of vacation accrual every month sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
- Medical Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
- In addition the County contributes up to $1400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account depending on plan and personal contribution.
  - Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that arent traditionally paid by insurance i.e. Ibuprofen Tylenol and other preventative type medications
  - You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
Get ready for retirement.Generous employer paid contributions!
- After 6 months of employment:
  - The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS.
  - The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary. You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
- Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
- Onsite and virtual seminars wellness challenges and fun activities.
- Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs.
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100000) Life ($50000) and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Annual salary range of:
- $74085.86 - $101026.02
- This position is eligible for two salary raises within your first yearas long as your performance is in good standing!
- Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregons pay equity law.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are REQUIRED for this position:
Human Resources Business Analyst 2 level (BA2):

Bachelors degree in human resources Organizational Development Business or related field of study; AND
Two (2) years of exempt-level human resources experience that includes employee relations.

Special Requirements
A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application. It should be no more than two pages in length and describe yourexperience with employee relations management consultation and investigations.

Ideal Candidate

Intermediate-level proficiency in the MS Office Suite programs required (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook).
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrate a high attention to detail and confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and managers.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law

Questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Benton County Recruiting Team

Benton County Human Resources

Telephone:

Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west the countys 90000 residents like to say they have it all.

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Living in Benton County

How to Apply

To apply for this position click on the Apply button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date or the first review date will be considered.
Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the My Applications section.
Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

This is a FLSA exempt position.
A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application
This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE:If claiming veterans preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter (if applicable) from the VA.
Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling .

Helpful links and contact information:
Learn more aboutBenton County
Understanding the County Application Process
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