Associate Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description:

Associate Human Resources Business Partner

Description

Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Human Resources Department provides leadership and support to the organization for servicing comprehensive human resources activities. The department is dedicated to providing effective policies, procedures, and people-friendly guidelines to enhance the County’s services by supporting operational efficiencies with our value-added strategic customer service partnerships. The HR team champions a culture of inclusion, innovation, and engagement to realize the full potential of the people who support our community. We accomplish our mission with integrity, accountability, equity, empathy, and creativity.

ABOUT THE JOB:
We are seeking an experienced human resource professional with demonstrated success providing comprehensive support in human resource functions to diverse organizations. This position represents an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work to assist department organizations as assigned to the benefit of the vital services the County provides to our community.

Successful candidates will possess strong abilities in developing trusting relationships with staff at all levels, be familiar with the opportunities associated with working in a union environment, be able to contribute to the development of procedures that meet organizational needs, consistently apply established policies and rules, and approach this important work in a consistent and reliable manner. Possession of current human resources certification is highly desirable (E.g. IPMA-HR; PHR; SHRM-CP).

Work is typically performed during Monday - Friday during normal business hours, with occasional before or after hours work as necessary. This position is located in Deschutes County and may be eligible for hybrid of in-office/remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports assigned HR Business Partner as a primary point of contact and support for assigned departments, and participates in implementing a wide variety of human resource programs as assigned, including classification and compensation administration, recruitment and selection, training and development, benefits and leave administration, and/or other related functions.
• Processes approved personnel action changes in an accurate and timely manner, consistent with provisions of union contracts, HR-Personnel Rules, and relevant state and federal statute, including input of changes to HRIS and related systems, development and issue of standardized communications to impacted employees, and coordination with County payroll functions as needed.
• In consultation with the Human Resources Manager, provides oversight and coordination for one or more human resource functional areas as assigned, to include planning and implementation of service enhancements, establishing process and procedures for use by Human Resources and/or County departments, and providing training to internal partners.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• General knowledge of theories, principles and practices of human resources administration, including classification, compensation, recruitment, selection, affirmative action, employee relations, payroll, and benefits.
• HRIS, database, and records management principles. Data entry, internal auditing, record keeping, and file maintenance principles and procedures.
• Best practices pertaining to administering human resource functions in a manner that aligns with the County’s goals to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of individuals in a manner that establishes trust and credibility.
• Analyzing HR service issues, evaluating alternatives, developing and implementing procedures to align with desired outcomes.
• Interpreting and applying standards and procedures, federal and state rules and regulations, and County policies and procedures governing Human Resources functions.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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Review the full job description by clicking HERE. This position is classified as Human Resources Specialist.

Compensation

$5,445.98 to $7,298.09 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.

BENEFITS: Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in personnel work or administration, including understanding of personnel management, preferable in the public sector;
• OR graduation from a four-year college or university, with course work in personnel management and industrial relations or business/public administration;
• OR any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training.

Necessary Special Requirements

The employment offer will be contingent upon pre-employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 1 month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits or click HERE for full benefits guide.

Closing Date/Time: 3/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$5,445.98 - $7,298.09 Monthly