Washington County, OR Hiring for HR Analyst II – Talent Acquisition Job at Hillsboro, OR Full Time

• Is innovative and creative with a track-record for process improvement
• Has a passion for centering equity and diversity to create a sense of belonging for the organization and our community.
• Possesses training development skills and experience
• Is an exceptional communication and customer support leader

Why Washington County?
As one of Oregon’s Healthiest Counties, we care about our employees and are actively exploring ways to improve one’s work/life balance. Your total compensation package will be comprised of more than just your annual salary; it will also include a comprehensive benefits package with family and same-gender domestic partner health benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid. Also included are paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; alternative care coverage; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program (EAP); life and disability insurance; retirement through Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS); 457b deferred compensation plan. We also offer emergency travel assistance; a TriMet Hop card that can be used for both work and personal travel; biking lockers and repair stations; a charitable giving program; and an Oregon College Savings Plan.

Click here to learn more about Washington County’s Benefits and Wellness Programs!

To review this classification, please use this link: HR Analyst II

Education and Experience:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Social Science, Business Administration, or related degree program from an accredited institution of higher education AND two (2) years of professional Human Resources experience related to the position. OR
• An Associate degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Social Science, Business Administration, or related degree program from an accredited institution of higher education AND four (4) years of professional Human Resources experience related to the position. OR
• A High school diploma/GED AND six (6) years of professional level human resources experience related to the position.

The following skills/experience are preferred, but not required:

• Multi-lingual skills are preferred.
• Experience in NEOGOV or similar Applicant Tracking System.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses if applicable. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Selection Process
1. An evaluation of training and experience of submitted application packets will be performed by Human Resources. The timeframe to review will be the week of February 7, 2022.

2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process will begin the week of February 14, 2022.

3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully pass the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies in the same classification, or job family, that may become available within the next six-month period.

Veterans’ Preference: If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)Veterans’ Preference Points (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail hr@co.washington.or.us at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application: You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you “opt out” or “unsubscribe” from email notices in NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and/or other job postings.

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Management, Administrative and Professional Personnel System (MAPPS) – FLSA exempt employees are paid on a salaried basis. The premise of salaried/exempt employment is that established compensation recognizes the time and effort needed to accomplish all assigned job duties. Job responsibilities may require work outside of the employee’s standard work week or a work week in excess of 40 hours.

For more information on the MAPPS policy, please review the specific document using this link:Click Here

This position is not represented under a collective bargaining agreement.

Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:

• Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed).
• Wellness Program – Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics.
• Alternative Care Coverage
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• TriMet Hop Card at no cost to the employee
• Bike lockers and repair stations
• A charitable giving program
• Oregon College Savings Plan

To learn more about our Benefits and Wellness program and view our current benefits guide, plan summaries, and premium rates, click here.

Already have medical, dental, and vision coverage? No problem! Full-time employees who choose to waive medical, dental, and vision coverage will receive a $125 monthly contribution into a tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account, which can be used to reimburse you for qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs, such as copays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. HRA accounts offer many benefits including significant tax savings, and no annual “use it or lose it” requirement. Proof of other creditable coverage is required.