HR Generalist

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Education is seeking an HR Generalist to join the Office of Relations, Management, and Support (ORMS). This role serves as the subject matter expert in HR functions, guiding managers on classification, compensation, and leave matters while supporting training and development and HR systems like Workday.

The position offers a hybrid work model with onsite collaboration as needed, and a commitment to equity and service to the agency.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expert in HR functions including leave administration, classification and position management, employee relations.
• Guides and provides technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and represented employees on classification, compensation, and leave matters.
• Analyzes workforce data to support operational strategies and serves as a resource for HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as cross-functional HR partner with managers, payroll, budget staff, and agency stakeholders.
• Administer classification and compensation programs and ensure pay equity compliance.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and metrics to monitor trends and inform decisions.
• Provide employee relations support including investigations, grievances, and records management.
• Administer protected leave programs and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Skills

Employee relations

Data analytics

HR policy guidance

Stakeholder collaboration

Workforce analytics

Tools

Power BI

PowerPoint

Excel

Workday reporting

Job description

Initial Posting Date 09/04/2026 Application Deadline 09/14/2026 Agency Oregon Department of Education Salary Range $5,643 - $8,299 Position Type Employee Position Title HR Generalist Job Description

Position Title: HR Generalist Classification: Human Resource Analyst 2 Salary: $5,643 - $8,299.00 ($6,034 - $8,874 PERS) Type: Permanent, Full-time, Exempt, Management Service Non-Supervisory We are seeking a HR Generalist to join our Office of Relations, Management, and Support (ORMS) team at the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). This position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources. A driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, a personal vehicle, or an alternative means of transportation are required. This is an FLSA-exempt position and frequently exceeds a 40-hour work week and occasionally may require some evening and weekend work. Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity. While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office.

What you will do!

• This position serves as the subject matter expert in key Human Resources functions, including protected leave administration, classification and position management, and employee relations and will provide support to training and development and the HR Business Partners. The role provides guidance and technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and represented employees on classification, compensation, and leave matters. Additionally, the position analyzes workforce data to support operational strategies and serves as a resource for Workday and other HR systems

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Enjoy a diverse and strategic HR portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to work across classification and compensation, workforce analytics, employee and labor relations, protected leave administration, training and development, and organizational initiatives, providing broad exposure to complex HR practices and career growth opportunities.
• Build meaningful partnerships across the agency. This position collaborates with leaders, managers, employees, payroll, budget, labor relations, and HR colleagues across ODE, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of initiatives and make an impact throughout the organization.

Typical Duties Include

• Administer classification and compensation programs by conducting position and organizational analyses, coordinating classification and position actions, ensuring pay equity compliance, and providing guidance on classification, salary administration, and position management.
• Analyze and report workforce and HR data by developing reports, dashboards, and metrics; monitoring trends and compliance issues; and providing data-driven recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Provide employee relations support by assisting with investigations, complaint intake, grievances, disciplinary actions, public records requests, unemployment claims, and other employee relations matters.
• Administer protected leave programs by determining eligibility, coordinating leave case management, ensuring compliance with federal and state leave laws, maintaining accurate records, and providing consultation to employees and managers.
• Serve as a cross-functional HR partner by collaborating with managers, payroll, budget staff, and agency stakeholders to ensure accurate HR data, compliance with policies and collective bargaining agreements, and effective resolution of workforce issues.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge (Desired Attributes)

• Employee Relations and Professional Judgment: Experience assisting with employee relations activities by answering routine questions, gathering information, and applying established guidelines, policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws. Ability to recognize issues requiring higher-level review and appropriately elevate or refer matters to senior Human Resources staff.
• Professional HR Documentation: Experience preparing clear, accurate, and professional human resources documentation, including position descriptions, classification analyses, employee relations correspondence, and case-related materials. Ability to gather and organize information, draft documents for review, maintain confidentiality, and support higher-level Human Resources staff in employee relations and classification activities.
• Data, Metrics, and Reporting: Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting HR data and metrics using Power BI, PowerPoint, Excel, Workday reporting, or other reporting and data visualization tools.
• Protected Leave Administration and Compliance: Demonstrated experience administering FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, Paid Family and Medical Leave Washington, military leave, or other protected leave programs, including determining eligibility, interpreting regulations, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and contractual requirements.
• HR Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated experience with learning platforms, pay equity reviews, position management, and conducting classification analyses including reviewing positions, evaluating job duties, reclassifications, and developing position descriptions in the public sector and a union environment.

TheOregon Department of Education’s(ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling itsmission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, andequitableeducation system. The Human Resources Unit located within the Director’ Office at ODE, ensures that planning, systems, structure and personnel are in place to support the Department’s mission through efficient and effective employee services. This includes supporting the agency through consultation on grievances and disciplinary actions, recruitment and selection, personnel administration and collective bargaining, payroll and benefits administration, staff training and development, non-discrimination and affirmative action, cultural competency and diversity, facilities management, employee safety and wellness, and general agency support services. Human Resources is committed to supporting and promoting the agency’s core values of integrity, accountability, excellence, and equity. This unit is committed to diversity, which reinforces respectful treatment of others in the workplace; contributes to a positive and productive work environment; establishes and maintains professional and collaborative working relationships; and promotes working effectively and appropriately with individuals or groups with diverse cultural beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Oregon State provides amazing benefits!

The Department of Education is an equalemploymentopportunity&affirmativeaction employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusiveenvironment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.