Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Multiple Positions)
State of OregonInitial Posting Date:
03/26/2026Application Deadline:
04/16/2026Agency:
Department of TransportationSalary Range:
$6,507 - $9,604Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Multiple Positions)Job Description:
Human Resource Analyst 3 – Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Multiple Positions)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division – Human Resources Branch
Employee and Labor Relations / Employee Relations Unit
Salem
The role:
Join our team as a senior human resources business partner (HRBP) and help shape the future of Human Resources for a dynamic Oregon state agency. In this strategic role, you will work closely with leaders to develop solutions that strengthen organizational culture, workforce capability and employee engagement. We are seeking two experienced Human Resource professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment with strong expertise in employee relations, talent management and organizational development. You’ll have the opportunity to influence agencywide initiatives and drive meaningful change that supports our public service mission. If you have a passion for helping people and improving systems, we want you to apply today!
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Advise, consult and problem solve with managers and employees.
Work with managers to improve employee engagement and guide performance management.
Review and process hardship leave and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests.
Investigate conduct, performance, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaints, Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) complaints and other workplace grievances.
Prepare for investigations by creating questions, identifying witnesses, gathering documents and ensuring employees have proper representation.
Develop formal disciplinary actions, conduct pre-dismissal meetings and prepare investigation recordings, notes and findings reports.
Represent the agency and testify at arbitrations, Employee Relations Board (ERB) hearings, unemployment hearings and trials.
Meet with managers to determine business needs, priorities and issues.
Keep management informed on labor relations policies, procedures, practices and updates.
Research, analyze, interpret and provide feedback on policies, procedures, handbooks and collective bargaining agreements.
Hybrid work options available – will require traveling to Salem or field offices as needed.
Requires occasional after hours work and in state travel.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
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Minimum qualifications:
Six years human resource experience related to the position. Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.
OR
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.
Note:
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.
Special qualifications:
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.
Experience administering, analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules, laws, policies and procedures as they relate to human resource functions.
Experience working with unions.
Experience reviewing employee concerns with compassion and objectivity.
Experience supporting multiple levels of an organization from executives to frontline staff.
How to apply:
Complete the following required steps:
Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
Please address your cover letter to Patrick Moore, Human Resources Director.
Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
Need help?
For questions, call 503-910-6372 or email ODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov.
Additional information:
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
You will become part of the state's management team.
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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