Job Description
Initial Posting Date: 05/13/2026 Application Deadline: 05/20/2026 Agency: Bureau of Labor and Industries Salary Range: $6,961 - $10,272 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Senior HR Business Partner (HRA3) (Job Rotation - State Employees Only) Job Description: 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 , Commissioner’s 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. Note: We are committed to a supportive work environment that promotes work‑life balance and flexibility. This rotation may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with occasional in‑person requirements for meetings, trainings, investigations, and other operational needs. The selected employee may work from any BOLI office location. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur. Applicants must obtain their manager’s approval before submitting an application for this rotation opportunity. Here’s what you will do : 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 BOLI’s DEI values. This Is What You Need to Qualify : 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