Investigator; Human Resource Analyst | Temporary

Investigator (Human Resource Analyst
3) | Temporary

State of Oregon

• Initial Posting Date: 12/16/2025
• Final date to receive applications: 01/04/2026
• Agency:
  Department of Administrative Services
• Salary Range: $6,348 - $9,370
• Position Type:
  Employee
• Position Title:
  
  Investigator (Human Resource Analyst
  3) | Temporary
• Job Description:
  
  The Chief Human Resources Office (CHRO) provides enterprise‑wide policy leadership necessary to maintain a reliable and qualified workforce for the state of Oregon. The Office’s centralized policy functions enable executive branch agencies to share resources and expertise with which to manage their human resource assets and capital in a cost‑effective way.

As an HR Workplace Investigator, you will provide additional capacity to the unit by conducting complex, sensitive and high‑risk investigations that involve various state government agencies. Investigations may be conducted at numerous state agencies and non‑ORS 240 agencies and require application and interpretation of various Collective Bargaining Agreements, policies and agency‑specific rules. You will be responsible for conducting counter‑complaint investigations made against agency management and/or HR staff, reviewing predicate investigatory work performed by agency HR staff, and may be required to testify in arbitration or hearings to defend investigative work or decisions.

You may also work to negotiate agreements.

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, the Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations or a related field AND three years of human resource professional‑level experience.
• OR a valid PHR certification awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute AND four years of human resource professional‑level experience.
• OR six years of human resource experience, with four of those years at the professional level.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional‑level experience.
• State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification substitutes for six months of professional‑level experience.
• Valid certification as a SHRM Certified Professional substitutes for one year of professional‑level experience.

• Demonstrated experience in planning and conducting complex HR‑related workplace investigations.
• In‑depth knowledge, experience and application of a wide variety of human resource principles.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and follow up.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Ensure your work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, apply through your employee Workday account.
• This announcement is for multiple part‑time, temporary, Management Service, HR Workplace Investigator (Human Resource Analyst
  3) positions and may be used to fill future vacancies. Appointment is for six months from date of hire (not to exceed 1040 hours in the calendar year).
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for viewing after the deadline. Contact the recruiter, Nancy Karnas, nasgon.gov or 971‑719‑3083 with questions.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
• Access to Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon.
• Position eligible for hybrid remote work.
• Part‑time (20‑40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling; part‑time employees receive prorated benefits if eligible.

Typical office/home office environment. Long periods of sitting for phone and computer work. Work is solitary in nature with limited peer interaction. Occasional in‑person and virtual contact with upset or emotional individuals. Communication primarily through MS Teams.

• Employee must…