Job Details
- Recruitment Closes: 8/05/2026
- Starting Salary: $6346 per month*
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Retirement, Paid Leave and more
- FTE: Full-time/On-Site first 6 months, then may be option for Hybrid
- FLSA status: Exempt
- Unit: HR
- Location: Salem, OR
- Reports to: HR Manager
- Union status: Unrepresented
- Salary placement is based on education, training, and relevant experience, consistent with the agency's pay practices.
Join Our Team!
NorthWest Senior and Disability Services (NWSDS) is a local intergovernmental agency dedicated to supporting older adults and people with disabilities through programs that promote dignity, choice, and independence. We are seeking individuals who are committed to public service, value teamwork, and provide respectful, high-quality service to the communities we serve.
We Offer Excellent Benefits
Agency-Sponsored:
- Medical and Dental Insurance – 100% paid for employees and 90–98% covered for dependents
- Generous Paid Time Off and holidays
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) participation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Supportive and collaborative work culture
Employee-Sponsored:
- Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Plans such as accident, critical illness, and legal coverage
General Description
Provides advanced, professional-level human resources services in support of agency operations. This position partners with management to address complex employee relations issues, interpret and apply employment laws and collective bargaining agreements, and develop HR strategies that support organizational effectiveness and compliance.
Essential Functions
1. Provide professional human resources consultation and support to agency managers and supervisors
2. Serve as an HR resource to employees
3. Administer HR programs and ensure regulatory compliance
4. Support human resources operations and process improvement initiatives
5. Protect customers and reduce agency risk
6. Deliver responsive, professional service to internal and external customers
Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The Senior Human Resources Analyst demonstrates the following:
- Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including recruitment, classification and compensation, training and development, labor relations, and HR information systems
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including the ability to interpret and apply new statutory and regulatory requirements
- Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements, agency policies, and procedures, and provide guidance to employees and management
- Skill in policy development, analysis, and implementation, including researching complex issues and drafting clear, effective written materials
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information and make sound, well-supported recommendations
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate discussions, resolve conflict, and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Knowledge of organizational behavior and employee engagement strategies to support performance, collaboration, and workplace effectiveness
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and follow through
- Proficiency in HR-related technology and systems, including HRIS platforms, databases, and standard business software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, and data tracking tools)
- Ability to learn and apply agency specific systems and processes, ensuring accurate and timely data entry and reporting
- General understanding of agency programs and services to support alignment between HR practices and organizational needs
General Competencies
- Demonstrate professionalism and cultural competence in all interactions
- Model and support the agency’s mission, vision, and core values
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences
- Work collaboratively and independently, seeking and offering support as appropriate
- Exercise sound judgment and decision-making in daily work
Minimum Qualifications
A qualified applicant will have a minimum of five (5) years of equivalent combination of education and/or experience in human resources which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required. The following qualifications will be considered as meeting the minimum requirements of the position:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study
- Work experience in a human resource role
- Experience working with unions a plus
- Successful completion of a background check and ability to meet requirements as an Authorized Designee
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Senior Human Resources Analyst typically works in an office environment. They must be able to:
- Use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment
- Tolerate and be able to work where the noise level is that of a typical office
- Travel to community sites and agency offices (in an agency or personal vehicle)
- Encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday
- Use repetitive hand motions
- Handle objects and sustain a sense of touch
- Stand, walk, reach, and bend
- Lift up to 25 pounds
Fieldwork requires frequent travel to community sites and agency offices including occasional overnight stay. This position requires driving an Agency car or employee car, carrying and using a laptop computer.
Office work will be conducted using general office equipment, includes substantial sitting and is performed primarily in a cubicle environment, with noise and interruptions, being on phones and working at a computer.
This job description serves as a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the position and does not include every task or assignment. Employees may be required to perform other duties as needed, including temporary assignments in other offices or areas, and are expected to follow other job-related instructions from their manager.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
Job descriptions are subject to change.
