Initial Posting Date:
12/16/2025Application Deadline:
12/30/2025Agency:
Parks and Recreation DepartmentSalary Range:
$4,749 - $7,004Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
HR Leaves Desk Coordinator (HRA1)Job Description:
Welcome Statement
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.
Your New Role
As a Permanent full-time Human Resource Analyst 1, you will provide professional human resource services to the agency in the areas of Employee Leave Coordination, Recruitment, and Human Resource Information Systems (Workday). You will work independently to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and established policies. Your primary responsibilities include coordination and administration of employee leave programs such as FMLA/OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, and other statutory leave programs; recruitment administration; and ensuring accurate data management and compliance within Workday.
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This position is located in Salem and has the potential for hybrid-remote work; however, travel expenses to Salem for required in-person duties are not reimbursed.
What's in it for you:
An exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with the top state parks across America; working alongside a dedicated, skilled, and passionate team of professionals. Additional benefits include:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Minimum Qualifications:
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; OR
Valid Certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute, and one-year Human Resource experience; OR
Three years Human Resource paraprofessional or technical-level experience.
The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substitutes for six months of human resource professional-level experience.
Valid certification as a SHRM Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization, substitutes for one year of human resource professional-level experience.
Valid certification as a PSHRA-CP from the Public Sector HR Association substitutes for one year of professional human resources experience.
Special Requirements:
To be hired, a criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid driver’s license.
Desired Attributes:
Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills. Commitment to providing excellent customer service using interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external customers.
Experience using Workday or another Human Resource Information System, including data entry, auditing, and workflow monitoring.
Experience administering FMLA/OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, Hardship Leave requests or similar programs and full cycle recruitment.
Commitment to being a team player, collaborating with peers ongoing development on unconscious bias; and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines and managing multiple HR email inboxes.
Knowledge and experience interpreting personnel rules, procedures, regulations approving requests, and other day-to-day HR administrative tasks.
Identify underlying principles, reasons or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, verify or process information or data.
How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed above, consistency of information, and professional communication.
Use the "My Experience" section in your Workday candidate profile to provide a detailed overview of your work history, experience, and skills, demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications and any of the desired attributes listed above. What You Need to Know to Get the Job
The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Click here to learn more about Equal Pay Analysis.
External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this video or this knowledge article for assistance.
Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.
Veterans: We value the dedication of Veterans! Take advantage of Veterans’ Preference by submitting the required documentation at time of application. The requirements can be found on the Veterans' Resources page under “Qualifying for Veterans’ Preference”.
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Additional Information:
This position is management service and not represented by a union.
This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
Contact Information:
For questions about this position, contact hiring supervisor: Cindy Vinton, email: Cindy.Vinton@oprd.oregon.gov or phone: (503) 507-2264
For questions on application process, email: OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov.
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.