HR Generalist

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

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Education is seeking an HR Generalist to join the Office of Relations, Management, and Support. This role conducts classification, compensation, and workforce analytics while supporting employee relations and leave programs.

Hybrid work is required with occasional in-person needs. The position emphasizes data-driven decision-making, cross-team collaboration, and adherence to policies and bargaining agreements.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business/Public Admin, or related field with two years of HR experience.
• Alternative: Professional HR certification (HRCI/SHRM) with three years HR experience.
• Five years HR experience with three at professional level; a master's may substitute for one year of experience.
• State certifications (SCHRP, PSHRA-CP) may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer classification and compensation programs with analyses and actions.
• Analyze and report HR data with dashboards, trends, and metrics.
• Provide employee relations support including investigations and case management.
• Administer protected leave programs and ensure compliance with laws.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate HR data and policy compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Documentation

Data & reporting

Leave administration

HR technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree substitution for experience

Professional HR certifications (SHRM, HRCI)

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

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!

• 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.

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Minimum Qualifications (Required)

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 two 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 three years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.

OR

Five years Human Resource experience related to the position. Three of the five years must have been at the professional level.

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 human resources experience.

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.

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.

Our Agency Mission and Office Culture:

The Oregon Department of Education’s mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world‑class, well‑rounded, and equitable education 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! Follow the link below to learn more:

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ApplicationResources & Information:

• 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.
• Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit Pay Equity Project homepage.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submission. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
• Please contact [e-mail] if you have any questions on the application process or need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
• Oregon Job Opportunities: How to Apply (Internal & External)
• Understanding the State Application Process
• Resources for Job Seekers

Additional Information:

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.
• Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.
• Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

The Department of Education is an equalemploymentopportunity&affirmativeaction employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment 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.

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