Lead HR Business Partner & Classification Specialist - HRA3 with underfill option

Initial Posting Date:

09/12/2025

Application Deadline:

09/26/2025

Agency:

Higher Education Coordinating Commission

Salary Range:

$6,348 - $9,370

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Lead HR Business Partner & Classification Specialist - HRA3 with underfill option

Job Description:

Lead Human Resource Generalist – HRA3 with underfill option

Full-time/Limited Duration

Office of the Executive Director

Salem, Oregon

REQ - 187206 

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) has a new and exciting career opportunity as Lead HR Business Partner & Classification Specialist (HRA3) in the office of the Executive Director.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a Human Resource Analyst 3 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a Human Resource Analyst 2 to apply, as we may consider under-filling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications of the Human Resource Analyst 3.

Why Join Us

The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) envisions a future where all people benefit from the economic, civic, and cultural impact of high-quality postsecondary education, training, and workforce development. Come work with a team that values equity, collaboration and empathy within beautiful Salem, Oregon!

Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference…  for a lifetime!

Our amazing benefits include:

• Competitive medical, vision and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members.

• Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation savings program.

• A fabulous retirement program.  Click here to visit our full benefits website.

• 11 paid holidays per year.

• 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year.

• 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month.

• Progressive vacation leave accrual starting at 10 hours per month, with increases every 5 years.

• Hybrid remote work options

• Work-life balance!

What You Will Be Doing

You will provide a full range of human resource services as a HR business partner to the agency. The incumbent will consult and advise on matters related to job analysis and classification, recruitment strategies, performance, the application, interpretation and implementation of collective bargaining agreements, and general personnel laws, rules, policies and procedures. This position is responsible for researching, auditing, correcting, and processing complex actions for HECC employees and board members. This position advises managers on correct system actions and role responsibilities for Workday, the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This position will conduct investigations, respond to grievances, and prepare disciplinary letters along with correspondence related to grievances. 

The Work at a Glance

• Provides a full ra