Human Resource Business Partner

Oregon Department of Human Services

Senior Human Resource Business Partner working on employee and labor relations at Oregon State Hospital. Flexible hybrid schedule supporting leadership and navigating complex HR issues.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,507 - $9,604 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Multiple permanent Senior Human Resource Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst 3) opportunities available on our collaborative Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Employee and Labor Relations Team!
You'll enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule with 3 days working in our Salem office at the Oregon State Hospital, and 2 days remotely.
Our Senior Human Resource Business Partners serve as trusted advisors to leadership, helping navigate sensitive and complex employee matters, labor relations issues, workplace investigations, organizational change, and critical workforce challenges.
This role is ideal for someone who is adaptable, resilient, solutions-focused, and able to remain calm and effective when faced with competing demands and time-sensitive situations.
At OSH, you'll join a collaborative HR team that values professionalism, partnership, accountability, and growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A 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 determined by the appointing authority; 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 Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position;
Or, six years Human Resource experience related to the position. Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.
A master's degree in any of the above listed 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Human Resource Professional-Level ExperienceWorkforce ManagementConflict ResolutionPolicy DevelopmentData Analysis

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityResilienceSolutions-FocusedEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications

Professional in Human Resource (PHR)SHRM Certified ProfessionalState Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP)PSHRA-CP