Human Resource Analyst

Benton County is searching for an exceptional HR professional to join our team!

The Human Resources Business Analyst II is responsible for supporting assigned departments in recruitment, employee and labor relations, performance management, legal compliance, and policy/contract administration. This position will also serve as the County's benefits and wellness program administrator providing leadership to the County-wide Benefits and Wellness Committee.

• Provide interpretation and advice to managers and employees on disciplinary procedures, employment law issues, employee benefits, recruitment and selection, and matters relating to policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Serve as County/HR Department representative for responding to requests for information, grievances, BOLI complaints, etc.
• Advise and coach managers and employees on performance management/improvement and employee engagement.
• Investigate and address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, misconduct, or other employee concerns.
• Advises management and employees on compliance and processes related to ADA, FMLA and OFLA, and other regulations.
• Facilitates problem-solving and/or conflict resolution activities.

• Oversees, plans, and coordinates County benefit programs, including program improvement and budget. Answer questions and solve problems relating to claims, quality of care and coverage issues. Provides technical guidance to Leaves & Benefits Analyst.
• Leads the Benefits and Wellness Committee; provides expert consultation in identification of and solutions for benefits-related problems and identification of employee benefits packages, including development of wellness programs.
• Provides oversight of County Open Enrollment processes to meet payroll and insurance contract deadlines. Develops communication plans for health and wellness programs.

• Develops and delivers training on various employment laws and personnel policies, recruitment/interview process, and associated procedures and processes.
• Identify need for and manage human resource studies and projects. Collect data, analyze, and report on performance measures.
• Serve as back-up to the other senior analysts in the areas of employee/labor relations, HRIS, etc.
• Assists with recruitment, performance management, HRIS, policy development and implementation.
• Serves as project manager for other special projects as assigned.

• Provide support and advice to managers throughout the grievance process.
• Compose, review and recommend revisions to reports, manuals, policies and collective bargaining agreements, as needed.
• Assist in developing bargaining concepts.
• Provide support to the collective bargaining team through professional and legal research.

Hybrid work option available: This position provides flexibility to work a combination of remote and on-site upon the incumbent's successful completion of the probationary period.

First review of applications will be October 22, 2026.

Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered.

Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance
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  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
    - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contribution.
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
• Get ready for retirement.
  Generous employer paid contributions
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  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS.
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary. You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool…