Classification, Compensation and Records Assistant

Initial Posting Date:

06/09/2026

Application Deadline:

06/16/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$4,216 - $5,643

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Classification, Compensation and Records Assistant

Job Description:

Human Resource Assistant – Classification, Compensation and Records Assistant
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division – Human Resources Branch
HR Administrative Operations Section
Salem

The role: 

We are recruiting for a classification, compensation and records assistant to join our Human Resources (HR) Branch in Salem! In this role, you will provide comprehensive technical support to track, monitor and coordinate classification and compensation processes for our agency.

Our HR Branch is a vital component of the agency, responsible for managing the employee lifecycle. We play a crucial role in supporting the organization’s strategic objectives by effectively managing its most valuable asset—its people. Apply today to join our team!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Track and monitor various aspects of classification and compensation work that require action such as upcoming work deadlines, sending reminder notifications to customers as needed.

• Review requests for accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies of incomplete requests and following up to resolve issues.

• Manage the classification and compensation team inbox to research, reply and/or forward requests using established procedures.  

• Advise and help with related processes for submitting job classification reviews, compensation and other position/budget activities.

• Work with HR staff and our Budget Office to notify and process changes to representation, overtime eligibility, work out of class or other compensation related topics.

• Monitor data integrity of our tracking systems by verifying information, identifying concerns and following up with others as necessary to keep operations moving efficiently.

• Create, monitor and close non-budgeted positions in Workday as requested by senior consultants. 

• Review submitted position descriptions and personnel actions in our electronic HR filing system, determining if documents are complete and can be accepted into the filing system according to record retention rules.

• Upload documents into the electronic HR filing system – this may include handling paper documents that arrive by mail, fax or shuttle to the office.

• Process and/or submit routine employee actions in Workday using established procedures.

• Provide technical and administrative support as needed for special projects or assignments which may include using various systems for preparing reports.

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