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Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Marion County
Salem, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

Marion County is recruiting for a Human Resources Business Partner Senior to join our team.  This position will provide technical expertise regarding labor contracts, personnel rules, policies, and procedures to various county departments!  If you enjoy employee and labor relations and want to work with a highly collaborative team of HR Professionals, this position is for you!

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Provide advanced consultation and technical services to county departments in the area of human resources (HR) regarding complex issues; provide technical expertise to department heads, managers, supervisors, employees and other agencies.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), who assigns work, reviews performance and measures results; expected to exercise a high level of independence combined with professional judgment related to established policy, procedures and guidelines.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification; however, may exercise lead direction over designated human resources functions or positions. May be assigned managerial responsibilities on a temporary basis.
  • Participates as a lead business partner within the Human Resources Department.  Is assigned at least one of the "big three" primary, largest and complex departments in the county.
  • Provides employee relations consultation, guidance and support in following up on complex policy and contract interpretation questions, providing recommendations as needed and following up on HR process oversight questions/concerns (recruitments, HR processing, performance evaluations, ADA, protected leave, compensation and classifications, discipline, due process, grievances, etc.)
  • Researches complex HR questions, participating in CORE team and other teams as needed.
  • Researches and prepares analysis on legislation, regulations and law changes and impact on HR systems and practice.
  • Provides assistance to departments with progressive discipline, due process and/or layoff procedures as assigned.
  • Conducts investigations, inquiries, and assessments of employment related issues as needed.
  • Analyzes data, prepares reports, presents information to groups.
  • Prepares investigative reports; and makes effective recommendations for action.
  • Participates in collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, as assigned as an HR advisor.
  • Serves on task forces, committees, and interview panels as needed.
  • Participates in and facilitates leadership and other trainings as assigned.
  • Provides back up coverage to other business partners in their absence.
  • Provides support to specialists as needed.
  • Assists with special projects as needed.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
  1. Bachelor's degree with major course work in human resources, business or public administration, organizational behavior or development or directly related field; AND
  2. Four years of increasingly responsible, specialized, complex, human resources professional level experience related to the position; OR
  3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

Preference Points will be awarded to candidates with the following:
  • HRCI certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
  • SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification through the Society for Human Resources Management
  • Experience in a public sector environment
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.  Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business.  The policy can be found at:  http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
  • Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification.
  • This is a salaried position, which is not eligible for overtime.
  • This position is not represented by a union.
  • Typical work week:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., varying hours in a workweek according to department and customer needs.  Schedule flexibility depending upon the needs of the department, especially during contract negotiations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of human resources including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation; federal, state and local laws and ordinances including but not limited to Family Medical Leave Act, Equal Employment Law, ADA, and other employment law and guidelines; methods and techniques of statistical research and analysis; investigative and fact-finding practices; human resources information systems (HRIS); and principles and techniques of supervision.

Skills and abilities to collect, compile and analyze complex information; analyze and resolve problems; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; use tact and good judgment; incorporate team participation in decision making; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department heads, employees, job applicants, union officials and the general public; facilitate group process; provide consultation/advisement in resolving issues;  and develop, interpret, implement personnel laws, policies and procedures as approved by the director.

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