Human Resource Analyst (Human Resource Analyst 1)

State of Oregon; Salem; On-site; INR 5,660,000 - 8,348,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

generous benefit package

11 paid holidays a year

3 paid personal days

flexible work schedules

paid leave

employer contribution retirement plan

Pension plan

deferred compensation packages

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Business Oregon is seeking a permanent Human Resource Analyst (Human Resource Analyst 1) to join our HR team. You will lead full-cycle recruitment, manage Workday HR records, support onboarding, and provide responsive employee services to ensure a smooth employee experience.

This hybrid role offers a path for growth within state government, with a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and HR certifications welcomed. Competitive benefits and collaborative work culture await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or HR certification.
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment and HR processes desirable.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment: lead full-cycle recruitments and interview panels.
• Outreach and Networking: promote agency at career fairs and events.
• Workday HR Processing and Learning Support: manage HR actions and records.
• Onboarding: coordinate onboarding and orientations.
• Customer Service: respond to employee questions on Workday tasks and pays.
• Staff Support & Engagement: foster welcoming environment for staff.

Skills

Recruitment

Outreach

Workday HR

Onboarding

Customer service

Staff support

Education

Bachelor's degree or HR certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)
• Pension plan
• deferred compensation packages
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Learn more about working at Business Oregon and the benefits we offer. Planning for your future. 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.

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. 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.

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We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”