The Oregon Department of Corrections is hiring a Human Resource Analyst 3, Senior HR Business Partner for a hybrid position based at Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI) in Ontario, Oregon. In this role, you will manage employee relations services and associated HR processes and partner with department line managers to strengthen hiring, performance, and workplace outcomes.
Working with multiple stakeholders across institutions and divisions, you will provide consultation and coaching grounded in state laws, agency policies, collective bargaining agreements, and federal employment requirements. This position also involves collaborating across parties during employee relations matters and protected leave scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide and manage employee relations services and processes for one or more institutions or divisions.
- Consult and coach department line managers on hiring, placement, investigations, discipline, and performance management, equipping teams with practical tools, processes, and people practices.
- Engage with employees, management, labor unions, and other stakeholders, coordinating between multiple parties.
- Apply state laws and policies, collective bargaining agreements, and federal acts including FMLA, ADA, and FLSA.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license or acceptable alternate means of transportation.
- Meets one of the following minimum qualification pathways:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations, or a job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority) and 2 years of human resource professional-level experience related to the position.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (as listed above) and 3 years of human resource professional-level experience related to the position.
- 6 years of human resource experience related to the position, with 4 years at the professional level.
- Valid SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification and at least 5 years of related human resources experience, with 3 years at the professional level.
- Valid PSHRA-CP (Public Sector HR Association – Certified Professional) certification and at least 5 years of related human resources experience, with 3 years at the professional level.
- SCHRP certification (State Certified Human Resources Professional) awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substituting for 6 months of professional-level experience.
Requested Skills
- Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying Oregon rules, statutes, and policies, along with federal laws and programs related to employment and human resources.
- Experience advising managers on performance management and corrective actions, including documenting outcomes.
- Experience conducting personnel investigations.
- Experience handling complex protected leave events (for example, FMLA and Workers’ Compensation).
- Experience with ADA accommodations.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and follow up.
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse set of stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain professional relationships, including when delivering uncomfortable, negative, or disciplinary information.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Tools and Systems
- Workday
- Microsoft Teams
- CJIS
Compensation and Schedule
- Salary range: USD 6,507 - 9,604 per month.
- Location: Ontario, OR (hybrid).
- After initial training, the selected employee may work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote work.
- Onboarding and training period includes an onsite expectation of five days per week for at least the first six months.
- Some travel between institutions and administrative offices may be required, including occasional overnight travel.
Work Location and Safety Requirements
- Routine, direct contact with Adults in Custody (AIC) is required.
- Work may be performed inside a secure correctional facility and must incorporate practices to support safety for staff and AICs.
- Work requires constant alertness and unarmed duties in the midst of AICs.
- The role includes support responsibilities during periods of unrest and is subject to callback in emergencies or work stoppages.
- Possible encounters with abusive and/or hostile AICs involve the risk of physical injury.
- Regularly entering a correctional institution/prison is required.
Employment Requirements
- Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility (CJIS clearance is completed at the conditional job offer stage).
- Must comply with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) 42 U.S.C. 1997.
- Under PREA, the Oregon Department of Corrections may not hire, promote, or contract with individuals who have engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for sexual abuse in confinement settings with direct resident contact.
Benefits
- Family health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components.
- Optional short- and long-term disability.
- Term life insurance.
- Fully paid retirement program.
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
- And more.
Selection Process Overview
- After the deadline, a recruiter reviews submissions for education and experience aligned to minimum qualifications and requested skills.
- Top candidates are referred to the hiring manager, who reviews applications and schedules interviews.
- Interviews are conducted with a panel of stakeholders trained in panel assessment.
- Scores are based on predetermined questions and scoring guides; preferences points are applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements.
- Final candidates complete background check activities, including a PREA check, and reference checks.
- A Classification and Compensation analyst reviews the successful candidate’s Workday application to determine starting wages.
- A job offer is extended through Workday.
Recruitment Timeline
- Initial posting date: 09/17/2026
- Application deadline: 10/18/2026 (closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST)).
- Application screening: ongoing as received, with final screenings completed the day after closing.
- Written assessment (optional): within one week of the closing date.
- 1st round interviews: Thursday, October 29, 2026 (in person at SRCI).
- 2nd round interviews: no later than November 9, 2026 (via Microsoft Teams).
- Anticipated start date: December 7, 2026.
Application Information
- In the Work Experience section, include dates and duties for all relevant positions and details demonstrating how you meet the requested attributes.
- If education or work experience does not meet minimum qualifications, you will not be considered.
- Minimum qualifications must be met on or before the posting close date.
- After submitting, respond immediately to two questionnaires related to public records requests and veterans’ preference.
- Monitor both email and Workday for updates during recruitment.
- Additional assessment stages may be required, such as written exercises, and meaningful participation is expected for applicants moving forward.
- Save a copy of the job announcement for reference, since it will not be available after the announcement deadline.
Other Notes
- Workday times out after 15 minutes of inactivity.
- Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings and may be down for several hours.
- ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship; within three days of hire, applicants must complete an I-9 and confirm work authorization.
- This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies, and application information may be used throughout the selection process.
- This process is subject to change without notice.
Recruiter: Maria Arellano (Maria.A.Arellano@doc.state.or.us)
Reference number: Req-206832
Position type: Employee
Position title: Human Resource Analyst 3, Senior HR Business Partner (Ontario)
