Senior HR Business Partner; Human Resource Analyst

Overview

Initial Posting Date: 01/09/2026

Final date to receive applications: 01/29/2026

Agency: Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Salary Range: $6,348 - $9,370

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Senior HR Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst
3)

Job Description:

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies.

The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs.

* Note:

Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service and safety
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, personal days, sick time, vacation accruals, and more! Learn about State of Oregon benefits.
• Pension and retirement programs
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

• This position is based at our Milwaukie, OR headquarters office. Please note that the headquarters for the agency will relocate from Milwaukie to Portland, OR by approximately the end of 2026.
• After an initial training period, this position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work schedule, however weekly in-office work will be required. This position is not eligible to be fully remote.
• This position is a management service position and is not represented by a union.

The Senior HR Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst
3) provides specialized employee and labor relations expertise to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolution of workplace matters. Support and manage employee and labor relations for the agency. You will provide consultation and coaching to managers on topics of policy and CBA interpretation, investigations, performance management and progressive discipline to equip them with best practices and innovative people solutions to help achieve business needs in alignment with the agency’s strategic direction.

This position exists within the Human Resource team and reports directly to the Director of Human Resources. This team also includes HR professionals focused on Recruitment, Classification and Compensation, Learning and Development, Protected Leave, and Safety and Wellness.

You will interact with employees, management, labor unions and other stakeholders in the course of your work and will have to collaborate between multiple parties. You will work with state and federal laws, AFSCME collective bargaining agreements, and federal acts including FMLA, ADA, and FLSA. Successful candidates must be innovative and strategic thinkers with the ability to work collaboratively with management, labor unions and other stakeholders.

Duties include:

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position and is required to meet the demands of this job.

Please contact OLCC.Human Resourcesgon.gov if you would like a copy of the position description.

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, the Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations or a job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority; AND three (3) years of Human Resource professional-level experience…