Human Resources Business Analyst III

Bentonlinnhealthcenters; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 74,086 - 102,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave (holidays, vacation)

Wellness program

Employer-paid retirement contributions

Health, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Benton County in Oregon is seeking an experienced HR professional to join our team as a Human Resources Analyst III. The role supports departments in recruitment, employee and labor relations, performance management, compliance, and policy administration, while also leading benefits and wellness initiatives.

You will train managers, address employee relations, oversee open Enrollment, and coordinate special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, organizational development, or related field, plus 2 years of exempt HR experience with employee relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, organizational development, business, or related field; plus 3 years of exempt HR experience that includes employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation and advice on disciplinary procedures, employment law issues, employee benefits, recruitment and selection, and matters relating to policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Serve as County/HR Department representative for responding to requests for information, grievances, BOLI complaints, etc.
• Advise and coach managers and employees on performance management/improvement and employee engagement.
• Investigate and address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, misconduct, or other employee concerns.
• Advise on compliance and processes related to ADA, FMLA and OFLA, and other regulations.
• Facilitate problem‑solving and conflict resolution activities.
• Oversee, plan, and coordinate County benefit programs, including program improvement and budget; answer questions and solve problems relating to claims, quality of care and coverage issues.
• Lead the Benefits and Wellness Committee; provide expert consultation in identification of and solutions for benefits‑related problems and identification of employee benefits packages, including development of wellness programs.
• Provide oversight of County Open Enrollment processes to meet payroll and insurance contract deadlines. Develop communication plans for health and wellness programs.
• Develop and deliver training on various employment laws and personnel policies, recruitment/interview process, and associated procedures and processes.
• Identify need for and manage human resource studies and projects. Collect data, analyze, and report on performance measures.
• Serve as back‑up to the other senior analysts in the areas of employee/labor relations, HRIS, etc.
• Assist with recruitment, performance management, HRIS, policy development and implementation.
• Serve as project manager for other special projects as assigned.
• Provide support and advice to managers throughout the grievance process.
• Compose, review and recommend revisions to reports, manuals, policies and collective bargaining agreements, as needed.
• Assist in developing bargaining concepts.
• Provide support to the collective bargaining team through professional and legal research.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruitment

Policy administration

Legal compliance

Labor relations

Benefits administration

HRIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Benton County is searching for an exceptional HR professional to join our team!

Job Summary

The Human Resources Business Analyst III is responsible for supporting assigned departments in recruitment, employee and labor relations, performance management, legal compliance, and policy/contract administration. This position also serves as the County's benefits and wellness program administrator, providing leadership to the County-wide Benefits and Wellness Committee.

HR Consultant to County Managers/Employees

• Provide interpretation and advice to managers and employees on disciplinary procedures, employment law issues, employee benefits, recruitment and selection, and matters relating to policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Serve as County/HR Department representative for responding to requests for information, grievances, BOLI complaints, etc.
• Advise and coach managers and employees on performance management/improvement and employee engagement.
• Investigate and address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, misconduct, or other employee concerns.
• Advises management and employees on compliance and processes related to ADA, FMLA and OFLA, and other regulations.
• Facilitates problem‑solving and/or conflict resolution activities.

Health and Wellness Programs

• Oversee, plan, and coordinate County benefit programs, including program improvement and budget. Answer questions and solve problems relating to claims, quality of care and coverage issues. Provide technical guidance to Leaves & Benefits Analyst.
• Lead the Benefits and Wellness Committee; provide expert consultation in identification of and solutions for benefits‑related problems and identification of employee benefits packages, including development of wellness programs.
• Provide oversight of County Open Enrollment processes to meet payroll and insurance contract deadlines. Develop communication plans for health and wellness programs.

Special Projects

• Develop and deliver training on various employment laws and personnel policies, recruitment/interview process, and associated procedures and processes.
• Identify need for and manage human resource studies and projects. Collect data, analyze, and report on performance measures.
• Serve as back‑up to the other senior analysts in the areas of employee/labor relations, HRIS, etc.
• Assist with recruitment, performance management, HRIS, policy development and implementation.
• Serve as project manager for other special projects as assigned.

Labor Relations

• Provide support and advice to managers throughout the grievance process.
• Compose, review and recommend revisions to reports, manuals, policies and collective bargaining agreements, as needed.
• Assist in developing bargaining concepts.
• Provide support to the collective bargaining team through professional and legal research.

Lower‑Level Option

The goal is to fill this position as a Human Resources Analyst III. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Human Resources Analyst II are encouraged to apply. This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3, depending on qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work‑life balance: 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 8 hours of vacation accrual every month, sick leave. Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 health insurance premium: medical, dental and vision coverage for you and eligible family members without additional premium. County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contribution. Funds roll over from year to year. Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
• Employer‑paid retirement contributions: after 6 months, 6% of salary to Oregon PERS and 3% to deferred compensation 457b plan.
• A free and award‑winning wellness program: interactive and personalized approach focused on whole health, onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities, monetary incentives and prizes.
• 100% employer‑paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long‑Term Disability coverage. Supplemental plans available at reasonable rates.
• Annual salary range: BA2 $74,085.86 – 101,026.02; BA3 $80,012.61 – 102,107.65. Two salary raises within first year as long as performance is in good standing. Salary placement based on level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.

Minimum Qualifications

Human Resources Business Analyst 2 level (BA2)

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business, or related field; AND
• Two years of exempt‑level human resources experience that includes employee relations.

Human Resources Business Analyst 3 level (BA3)

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business, or related field; AND
• Three years of exempt‑level human resources experience that includes employee relations.

Additional Job Requirements

• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• This position is FLSA exempt.
• Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. Please attach DD214 or disability letter if applicable.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, required I‑9 confirmation.
• Individuals with disabilities may request accommodation by contacting Benton County Human Resources Department.