Hybrid HR Generalist: Data, Compensation & Employee Relations

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

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.