Salary : $74,085.86 - $109,107.65 Annually
Location : Corvallis, OR
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 26-00073
Department: Human Resources
Division: MANAGEMENT & CONFIDENTIAL
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit:: Non-Represented (Benefited)
Classification:: Business Analyst 3
FLSA Exempt Status: Overtime Exempt

Job Summary
The Human Resources Business Analyst III is responsible for supporting assigned departments in recruitment, employee and labor relations, performance management, legal compliance, and policy/contract administration. This position will also serve as the County's benefits and wellness program administrator providing leadership to the County-wide Benefits and Wellness Committee.

HR Consultant to County Managers/Employees

• Provide interpretation and advice to managers and employees on disciplinary procedures, employment law issues, employee benefits, recruitment and selection, and matters relating to policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Serve as County/HR Department representative for responding to requests for information, grievances, BOLI complaints, etc.
• Advise and coach managers and employees on performance management/improvement and employee engagement.
• Investigate and address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, misconduct, or other employee concerns.
• Advises management and employees on compliance and processes related to ADA, FMLA and OFLA, and other regulations.
• Facilitates problem-solving and/or conflict resolution activities.

Health and Wellness Programs

• Oversees, plans, and coordinates County benefit programs, including program improvement and budget. Answer questions and solve problems relating to claims, quality of care and coverage issues. Provides technical guidance to Leaves & Benefits Analyst.
• Leads the Benefits and Wellness Committee; provides expert consultation in identification of and solutions for benefits-related problems and identification of employee benefits packages, including development of wellness programs.
• Provides oversight of County Open Enrollment processes to meet payroll and insurance contract deadlines. Develops communication plans for health and wellness programs.

Special Projects

• Develops and delivers training on various employment laws and personnel policies, recruitment/interview process, and associated procedures and processes.
• Identify need for and manage human resource studies and projects. Collect data, analyze, and report on performance measures.
• Serve as back-up to the other senior analysts in the areas of employee/labor relations, HRIS, etc.
• Assists with recruitment, performance management, HRIS, policy development and implementation.
• Serves as project manager for other special projects as assigned.

Labor Relations

• Provide support and advice to managers throughout the grievance process.
• Compose, review and recommend revisions to reports, manuals, policies and collective bargaining agreements, as needed.
• Assist in developing bargaining concepts.
• Provide support to the collective bargaining team through professional and legal research.

Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

Lower-Level Option:The goal is to fill this position as a Human Resources Analyst III. However, applicants who can meet the minimum qualifications for the Human Resources Analyst II are encouraged to apply. This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3, depending on qualifications.

BENEFITS

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contribution.
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS.
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary. You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs.
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
• Annual salary range of:
  • BA2: $74,085.86 - $101,026.02
  • BA3: $80,012.61 - $102,107.65
  • This position is eligible for two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
  • Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are REQUIRED for this position:
Human Resources Business Analyst 2 level (BA2):

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field of study; AND
• Two (2) years of exempt-level human resources experience that includes employee relations.

Human Resources Business Analyst 3 level (BA3):

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field of study; AND
• Three (3) years of exempt-level human resources experience that includes employee relations.

Special Requirements
A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application. It should be no more than two pages in length and describe your experience related to the minimum qualifications listed above.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law

Questions regarding this position can be directed to:
Benton County Recruiting Team

Benton County Human Resources

Telephone: (541) 766-6081

[email protected]

Working & Living in Benton CountyPerfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."
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How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

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Additional information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY

Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you.

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West - going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach - Benton County truly offers something for everyone.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County.

Benefits Package Details

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours (for Exempt Employees) + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
    • Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime:

01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, or directly related field of study?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have working in the capacity of a human resources professional?

• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years
• No experience

03

Please indicate if you possess any of the following licenses and/or certifications:

• PHR/SPHR
• SHRM CP/SCP
• IPMA-HR
• Other
• None

04

How would you describe your experience working in the Public Sector?

• Developing (1-2 years)
• Journey (3-4 years)
• Advanced (5+ years)
• No Experience

05

How would you describe your experienc