Human Resource Business Partner (Hybrid)

Initial Posting Date:
10/19/2026
Application Deadline:
10/26/2026
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$6,507 - $9,604
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Human Resource Business Partner (Hybrid)
Job Description:
You’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule with 3 days working in our Salem office at the Oregon State Hospital, and 2 days remotely.
The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support. Watch “Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital” video here.
Are you a confident HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? Do you enjoy tackling complex employee and labor relations issues, partnering with leaders to solve difficult workplace challenges, and balancing competing priorities with professionalism and sound judgment?
At the Oregon State Hospital (OSH), no two days are the same. Our Senior
Human Resource Business Partners serve as trusted advisors to leadership, helping navigate sensitive and complex employee matters, labor relations issues, workplace investigations, organizational change, and critical workforce challenges. This role is ideal for someone who is adaptable, resilient, solutions-focused, and able to remain calm and effective when faced with competing demands and time-sensitive situations.
At OSH, you'll join a collaborative HR team that values professionalism, partnership, accountability, and growth. In return, you'll be trusted, challenged, and relied upon. What makes our team special? We help each other, questions are welcomed, nobody is expected to know everything, team members share expertise, new ideas, are encouraged and we can disagree respectfully with each other.
If you're looking for meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. You don't need to know everything—we're looking for curiosity, sound judgment, a willingness to learn, and the confidence to grow.
What We Are Looking For - Desired Attributes:
Please brag about yourself in your application by sharing the experience you have in the areas listed below.
Experience in Labor and Employee Relations
An understanding of collective bargaining agreements, employment policies, employment law and related HR regulations.
Capable of interpreting and applying complex legal and policy frameworks to real-world workforce situations.
Demonstrated experience in labor and employee relations, including partnering with and advising management on collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and policy interpretation, performance management, conducting fact-finding investigations, and preparing clear, well-supported investigation reports and disciplinary documentation, preferred.
Curiosity, Collaboration, and Continuous Learning
Comfortable seeking input, asking thoughtful questions, and acknowledging when additional information or expertise is needed.
Approaches challenges with an open mind and a willingness to learn from others, recognizing that the best outcomes often come from collaboration and shared expertise.
Contributes positively to a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Ability to effectively consult, collaborate, and build trust with diverse internal and external customers including management, union representatives, and employees.
Skill in facilitating discussions, resolving conflicts, and guiding employee and labor relations processes.
Take pride in providing excellent customer service.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities
Ability to assess incomplete information, weigh risks, and make sound recommendations
Proficient in evaluating complex workforce issues, identifying root causes, and crafting strategic, compliant, and sustainable solutions.
Skilled in weighing broad organizational impacts and balancing competing priorities.
Adaptability and Ability to Reprioritize
Demonstrated ability to remain organized, responsive, and effective while managing a high-volume workload, shifting priorities, and competing deadlines.
Exercises sound judgment under pressure and approach challenging situations with professionalism, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence.
Minimum Qualifications (To qualify for the position, your experience must meet or exceed the following criteria; ensure your application shows how you meet the minimum qualifications):
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 three 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 four years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position;
Or, six years Human Resource experience related to the position. Four of the six 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