HR Generalist

Initial Posting Date 09/04/2026 Final date to receive applications 09/14/2026 Agency Oregon Department of Education Salary Range $5,643 - $8,299 Position Type Employee Position Title HR Generalist Job Description

Position Title:

HR Generalist Classification:
Human Resource Analyst 2 Salary: $5,643 - $8,299.00 ($6,034 - $8,874 PERS) Type:
Permanent, Full-time, Exempt, Management Service Non-Supervisory We are seeking a HR Generalist to join our Office of Relations, Management, and Support (ORMS) team at the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). This position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources.

A driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, a personal vehicle, or an alternative means of transportation are required. This is an FLSA-exempt position and frequently exceeds a 40-hour work week and occasionally may require some evening and weekend work. Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity.

While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office.

• This position serves as the subject matter expert in key Human Resources functions, including protected leave administration, classification and position management, and employee relations and will provide support to training and development and the HR Business Partners. The role provides guidance and technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and represented employees on classification, compensation, and leave matters. Additionally, the position analyzes workforce data to support operational strategies and serves as a resource for Workday and other HR systems

• Enjoy a diverse and strategic HR portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to work across classification and compensation, workforce analytics, employee and labor relations, protected leave administration, training and development, and organizational initiatives, providing broad exposure to complex HR practices and career growth opportunities.
• Build meaningful partnerships across the agency. This position collaborates with leaders, managers, employees, payroll, budget, labor relations, and HR colleagues across ODE, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of initiatives and make an impact throughout the organization.

• Administer classification and compensation programs by conducting position and organizational analyses, coordinating classification and position actions, ensuring pay equity compliance, and providing guidance on classification, salary administration, and position management.
• Analyze and report workforce and HR data by developing reports, dashboards, and metrics; monitoring trends and compliance issues; and providing data-driven recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Provide employee relations support by assisting with investigations, complaint intake, grievances, disciplinary actions, public records requests, unemployment claims, and other employee relations matters.
• Administer protected leave programs by determining eligibility, coordinating leave case management, ensuring compliance with federal and state leave laws, maintaining accurate records, and providing consultation to employees and managers.
• Serve as a cross-functional HR partner by collaborating with managers, payroll, budget staff, and agency stakeholders to ensure accurate HR data, compliance with policies and collective bargaining agreements, and effective resolution of workforce issues.

• Employee Relations and Professional Judgment:
  Experience assisting with employee relations activities by answering routine questions, gathering information, and applying established guidelines, policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws. Ability to recognize issues requiring higher-level review and appropriately elevate or refer matters to senior Human Resources staff.
• Professional HR Documentation:
  Experience preparing clear, accurate, and professional human resources documentation, including position descriptions, classification analyses, employee relations…