The State of Oregon’s Department of Administrative Services seeks an Investigator (Human Resource Analyst 3) for a temporary assignment. You will provide essential capacity to the Chief Human Resources Office (CHRO) unit by conducting complex, sensitive, and high-risk HR workplace investigations across numerous state agencies, ensuring compliance and fair process.

What You'll Do

Conduct complex, sensitive, and high-risk investigations at numerous state agencies.
Apply and interpret various Collective Bargaining Agreements, policies, and agency-specific rules.
Conduct counter-complaint investigations made against agency management and/or HR staff.
Review predicate investigatory work performed by agency HR staff.
Testify in arbitration or hearings to defend investigative work and decisions.
Work to negotiate agreements.

What We're Looking For

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations, or a job-related course of study; AND three years of Human Resource professional-level experience.
OR a valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource 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 at the professional level.

Nice to Have

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.

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Chief Human Resources Office (CHRO) unit, contributing to a team that values a supportive environment encouraging work-life balance and innovation.