Human Resources Analyst II - Limited Duration

THE POSITION This is a limited-duration opportunity with a projected end date of January 2026. Washington County's Department of Human Resources is now seeking a Human Resources Analyst II to join our Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Team. The individual in this role will provide ELR support to County departments, including internal HR support. This position has a primarily in-office schedule with a possibility of some remote work dependent on business needs. Duties of this position include: Advising managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Planning and leading routine investigations as a finder of fact for rule and policy violations or claims of discrimination and writing formal reports on findings and related disciplinary actions. Advising managers on employee motivational or performance management techniques. Conducting compensation surveys, analyzes and summarizes survey results, and making recommendations for adjustments in compensation. Evaluating job information and duties performed to determine appropriate job classifications, FLSA designation, and EEO categories and writing reports that support outcomes. Supporting collective bargaining by compiling labor market information, prevailing labor practices, or other data as needed. Interpreting collective bargaining agreements and advising managers on appropriate actions. Writing and/or revising human resource procedures, handbooks, or training materials. Assisting the Senior Human Resources Analysts in conducting investigations, preparing performance summaries, drafting letters, documenting internal processes, creating new templates, and processing personnel file reviews. Conducting lower level investigations and performing intake interviews for more complex investigations. Our Ideal Candidate will have: Knowledge of: Policies and best practices related to job analysis, classification, compensation, training, and employee relations. Human resource laws, regulations, policies and procedures, merit-based systems, philosophies, and principles. Skills to: Interview people to elicit information. Prepare narrative and statistical reports from data, written outlines, or oral instructions. Effectively deliver information orally in a variety of settings including interpersonally, and in small or large groups. Complete human resource management projects effectively and independently. Ability to: Maintain strict confidentiality in all human resources matters. Exercise keen time management skills, balance multiple priorities, and consistently meet time lines and due dates. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public and coworkers. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Social Science, Business Administration, or related degree program from an accredited institution of higher education; AND Two (2) years of professional Human Resources experience related to the position. OR An associate degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Social Science, Business Administration, or related degree program from an accredited institution of higher education; AND Four (4) years of professional Human Resources experience related to the position. OR A high school diploma/GED AND six (6) years of professional level human resources experience related to the position. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Next Steps: Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the initial review as soon as possible. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment. Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate(s) will undergo reference checks. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies in the same classification, or job family, that may become available within the next six-month period. Our Commitment to You We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation. Additional Resources Questions about this recruitment? Contact Elle at elle_krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. Need technical support? Call Government Jobs' Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. Management, Administrative and Professional Personnel System (MAPPS) - FLSA exempt employees are paid on a salaried basis. The premise of salaried/exempt employment is that established compensation recognizes the time and effort needed to accomplish all assigned job duties. Job responsibilities may require work outside of the employee's standard work week or a work week in excess of 40 hours.