Class Study Consultant (HR Consultant 1) | Limited Duration

Initial Posting Date:

09/09/2025

Application Deadline:

09/21/2025

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$6,667 - $9,830

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Class Study Consultant (HR Consultant 1) | Limited Duration

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Class Study Consultant (HR Consultant 1) | Limited Duration

Take the next step in your career by joining us as a CHRO Class Study Consultant where you'll play a pivotal role in evaluating and analyzing classification efforts across Oregon state government in partnership with the Senior Classification Study Consultant. In this role, you will lead the research and cultivation of information regarding the legislative report for SB494. Survey surrounding states to gain information on Wildland Fire position classifications, conduct market analysis to establish salary bands for proposed classifications and finalize a project report to submit for legislative oversight and review on behalf of DAS CHRO. Your expertise will help establish, maintain, and administer the state's classification and compensation system by conducting research and consulting on job classification, compensation, and pay administration with Oregon state agencies. You will serve as an advisor to agency management, providing support on integrating program, policy, and system development needs and state workforce management issues. If you’re passionate about people, processes and systems, look no further!

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral Sciences or Organizational Development/Behavior; AND four years professional level human resource experience in classification and compensation;

OR

• Seven years professional level human resource experience in classification and compensation.

Equivalency Notes:

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.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience leading and supporting various forms of classification studies  involving organizational analysis, change impact analysis, feedback analysis, and change readiness assessments activities.

• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external partners, recognizing issues, and cultivating consensus-based solutions.

• Experience or demonstrated abilities in data collection, hygiene, and analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to compile program research and market compensation information into formal reports and policy recommendations.

• Ability to condense complex information into easily accessible narrative.

• Strong organization and project management skills; including the ability to manage multiple priorities, work with multiple deadlines, navigate continual change, and pivot between competing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to apply experience, knowledge, and judgment to interpret business needs, make recommendations, and plan effectively to accomplish goals utilizing an equity framework across the organization.

• Demonstrated experience with large scale or government organization established job evaluation methodologies utilizing Hay methodology, and compensation pillars (salary planning, market pay data, benchmarking, survey management) is preferred but not required.

Application Details and Instructions

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. At the time of application, please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date or attach a current copy of your resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.

• This announcement is for 1 (one), full-time, exempt, management service, Class Study Consultant (Classification: HR Consultant 1) position that is limited duration expected to last until March 31st, 2027 and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The DAS Team strives to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance and innovation. If you are ready to work with a great group of HR professionals, please consider joining our team We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members. 

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.

• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

• This position is eligible for hybrid remote work, occasional In-office work will be required. Exact terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.

Additional Details

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

Helpful Links & Resources

How to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the Job

Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | Classification and Compensation | Pay Equity

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.

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