Human Resource Analyst (Human Resource Analyst 1)

About the job

Initial Posting Date:
10/09/2026
Application Deadline:
10/19/2026
Agency:
Oregon Business Development Department
Salary Range:
$4,868 - $7,179
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Human Resource Analyst (Human Resource Analyst 1)
Job Description:
The Oregon Business Development Department dba Business Oregon has an exciting career opportunity for a permanent Human Resource Analyst (Human Resource Analyst 1) within our Human Resources Team! This position is the first level into the HR Analyst series, which allows you to learn HR for the State of Oregon and build a strong foundation to further your HR career. If you enjoy helping people, excel at problem‑solving, and bring a friendly, welcoming approach, this position may be the perfect fit!

What you will do!

• Recruitment: Independently lead full‑cycle recruitments, including developing job announcements, posting advertisements, reviewing applications, and participating on interview panels while delivering excellent customer service to candidates and hiring managers.
• Outreach and Networking: Champion the agency at career fairs and networking events to boost employer presence and attract top candidates. Engage with community partners and professional networks to identify new recruitment opportunities, promote agency values, and broaden talent sourcing channels.
• Workday HR Processing and Learning Support: Maintain and process HR actions and personnel records in Workday include hire process, compensation, training, and ensure all data is accurate and compliant.
• Onboarding: Work closely with employees and hiring managers for overall onboarding process. Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding, conduct orientations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and supporting employees through their transition into the workplace to promote a smooth and positive start.
• Customer Service: Answer employees’ questions regarding Workday tasks, salary increases, performance appraisals, etc.
• Staff Support & Engagement: Create a welcoming, friendly and open environment for staff.

Note: This position supports a hybrid schedule, allowing remote work about four days a week. In office work may be required according to business needs.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• State of Oregon HR Experience. Preference will be given to candidates with State of Oregon experience in HR Generalist functions, including, but not limited to recruitment, onboarding/New Employee Orientation, Workday, etc.
• Recruitment: Demonstrated experience conducting full-cycle recruitments, including drafting job announcements, posting advertisements, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, preparing interview materials, interviewing candidates, and coaching hiring managers on hiring practices and policy requirements.
• Outreach: Experience and excitement for representing the agency at career fairs, mock interviews, Say Hey events, and other outreach or community engagement activities.
• Workday HR Processing & Learning: Experience completing all HR‑related actions in the state’s HRIS system, Workday. Skills include strong technical skills with the ability to learn new technology and adapt as current systems are continually changing.
• Collaborative Communication: Demonstrated experience working within cross‑functional teams, supporting colleagues, and building trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) that foster positive relationships, effective coordination, and an inclusive team environment.
• Initiative: Proactively coordinates their daily workflow based on the highest priority tasks. The ideal candidate looks for opportunities to streamline current work processes and develop new procedures for efficient workflow. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Detail Oriented: Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and highly organized in a constantly evolving environment.
• Confidentiality: Exceptional ability and experience maintaining confidentiality to the highest degree.

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.

OR

Valid Certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute, and one-year Human Resource experience.

OR

Three years Human Resource paraprofessional or technical-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.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our requested skills listed.

Please note: if you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current resume to your application. Failure to submit the required resume will remove your application from consideration.

What Business Oregon does:

Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 200 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon’s businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.

Through a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility we can advance towards our vision of prosperity for all. As the state of Oregon’s economic development agency, Business Oregon advances socio-economic justice by applying an equity lens to our programs, partnerships, and investments, ensuring that our decision-making and resource allocation reflect the needs of all Oregonians. By embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility into our agency’s culture and practices, we work to expand access, dismantle barriers, and promote equitable economic opportunities across the state.

At Business Oregon, our team fosters a culture of care, innovation, and collaboration to drive inclusive economic prosperity for all Oregonians.

Our culture is grounded in values that guide how we serve communities and businesses across the state. We work collaboratively, adapt quickly, and lead with respect, always striving to be dependable experts and creative problem-solvers. Through strong partnerships and a shared sense of purpose, we drive meaningful change and opportunity for Oregon.

The Employee Services Section (ESS) and Human Resources (HR) team provide essential support to agency staff through a wide range of services. ESS manages safety, training, payroll, facilities, supplies, and more, while fostering agility, accountability, collaboration, respect, innovation, and diversity in the workplace. The HR team ensures compliance with labor laws, oversees recruitment, employee relations, grievance resolution, and return-to-work programs, and implements performance management, training, and affirmative action initiatives. Together, these teams promote a positive and productive work environment by supporting employee well-being, professional growth, and ethical practices that enhance motivation, commitment, and organizational success.

How to Apply : Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on October 19, 2026.

Complete the following required steps:

• Fill out the application. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account through the Jobs Hub.
• Attach your current resume. Your Resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that are listed under the “requested skills” section above. • Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration.

• Complete the questionnaire. After you submit your application, please go to your Workday inbox and respond to the public records request authorization, and gender identity questionnaire. • Answer the checkbox-style questions in the questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit your application, which completes the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• Warning – Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity and will not save your application progress unless you use the “save for later” function. If you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress. You will find your unfinished application in your Workday inbox.

Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting to have the preference considered. Click on the Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers link for additional information. 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.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance , generous benefit package, 11 paid holidays a year, 3 paid personal days, flexible work schedules, paid leave, employer contribution retirement plan (PERS), and so much more. Learn more about working at Business Oregon and the benefits we offer .
• Planning for your future. Pension plan, and deferred compensation packages.
• Deepening employee engagement by connecting and building strong teams, using enhanced communications, transparency, mentoring, and coaching.
• Care for our people and culture. At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees. We invest in our employees’ well-being including training and professional development, addressing burnout and other efforts that contribute to healthy, whole employees.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness. If you’re employed by a government agency, you may be eligible. Learn more .

Additional Information:

• Business Oregon does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Learn more .
• Hiring a successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background check. Adverse background data may result in immediate disqualification.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.
• This position is a management service non-supervisory, full-time position, exempt and is not represented by a union.
• This is a PERS qualifying position. Employees new to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) will get a 6.95% base salary increase and will pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS, after an initial six-month waiting period.
• Are you looking to live in and experience Oregon ? Learn more about life in Pendleton , Salem , and Portland .

Need help?

We invite you to contact the recruiter for application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Haley Vigeland, Human Resource Analyst. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition (REQ) number at the top of this job post.
• Email: Haley.Vigeland@biz.oregon.gov
• Phone (call or text): (971) 446-8253

It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation for all applicants who may need it. Should you need assistance or accommodation, please contact the recruiter to discuss how we can best meet your needs.

Business Oregon is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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