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State of Oregon · 1 week ago

HR Generalist

Salem | ODE | Public Service Building

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$5,505/mo - $8,097/mo

2+ years exp

The Oregon Department of Education is seeking an HR Generalist to join their Human Resources Team. This role involves managing federal and state leave programs, providing consultation on classification and compensation, and supporting employee relations and training initiatives.

AssociationGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support several key program areas within the Human Resources team, including the day-to-day management of federal and state leave programs, agency classification and position management, training and development, and employee relations

Provide consultation and technical assistance to agency managers, supervisors, and bargaining unit employees on matters related to classification, compensation, and protected leave

Monitor and evaluate HR data to support operational strategies

Review and administer employee leave requests

Support ADA accommodations and return-to-work efforts

Conduct position and classification reviews

Assist with employee relations matters

Support agency training initiatives

Contribute to wellness and compliance programs

Provide technical expertise in the Workday HR system

Support an inclusive, compliant, and effective workplace while advancing the agency’s mission and values

Qualification

Human Resource ManagementEmployee RelationsHR Data AnalysisWorkday HR SystemLeave ProgramsCommunication SkillsConfidentialityTime Management

Required

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 two years of Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position

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

Five years Human Resource experience related to the position. Three of the five 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 human resources experience

Preferred

Demonstrated experience applying HR policies, employment laws, and leave programs to make accurate eligibility determinations and provide guidance to managers and employees

Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse partners by delivering consultations, training, or written guidance that resolves inquiries or issues

Demonstrated track record of maintaining accurate records and handling confidential employee information in compliance with privacy and security requirements

Experience analyzing HR data and system reports to identify trends, support decisions, and recommend process or operational improvements

Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities by meeting deadlines and maintaining service levels in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment