Human Resource Analyst (Human Resource Analyst 1)

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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

State of Oregon HR Experience. Preference will be given to candidates with State of Oregon experience in HR Generalist functions, including, but not limited to recruitment, onboarding/New Employee Orientation, Workday, etc.

Recruitment: Demonstrated experience conducting full-cycle recruitments, including drafting job announcements, posting advertisements, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, preparing interview materials, interviewing candidates, and coaching hiring managers on hiring practices and policy requirements.

Outreach: Experience and excitement for representing the agency at career fairs, mock interviews, Say Hey events, and other outreach or community engagement activities.

Workday HR Processing & Learning: Experience completing all HR‑related actions in the state’s HRIS system, Workday. Skills include strong technical skills with the ability to learn new technology and adapt as current systems are continually changing.

Collaborative Communication: Demonstrated experience working within cross‑functional teams, supporting colleagues, and building trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) that foster positive relationships, effective coordination, and an inclusive team environment.

• •Initiative: Proactively coordinates their daily workflow based on the highest priority tasks. The ideal candidate looks for opportunities to streamline current work processes and develop new procedures for efficient workflow. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• •Detail Oriented: Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and highly organized in a constantly evolving environment.
• •Confidentiality: Exceptional ability and experience maintaining confidentiality to the highest degree.

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. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our requested skills listed.

Please note: if you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current resume to your application. Failure to submit the required resume will remove your application from consideration.

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.

Our culture is grounded in values that guide how we serve communities and businesses across the state. We work collaboratively, adapt quickly, and lead with respect, always striving to be dependable experts and creative problem-solvers. Through strong partnerships and a shared sense of purpose, we drive meaningful change and opportunity for Oregon.

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 in