Human Resources Labor Counsel (Attorney)

Human Resources Labor Counsel (Attorney)

Salary

$132,267.20 - $177,132.80 Annually

Location

Salem, OR

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

188-2026-1

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

9/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

13

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Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Marion County is recruiting a Human Resources Labor Counsel to join our team. If you are passionate about employee and labor relations and want to work with a highly collaborative team of HR Professionals, this position is for you!

To view the full job announcement, go to: Human Resources Labor Counsel

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing at the time of appointment; AND
• Five years of experience practicing law, with significant experience in labor and employment law including negotiation responsibilities; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

PREFERENCES

• Public sector experience or representation preferred.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR

• Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR

• Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:

• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR

• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the benefits package for management and supervisory employees, click here, and select Unrepresented Benefits from the left menu or Unrepresented Employees from the page links.

Benefits are defined based on position and are approved by the Marion County Board of Commissioners.

01

In order to receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?

• Yes
• No

02

Describe your background in labor relations. Please highlight the kinds of collective bargaining talks or labor agreements you have participated in. What were the results of these negotiations, and how did you contribute?

03

Provide examples of at least two negotiation situations in which you were directly involved. Describe what strategies or techniques you used to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome, and how did you address any challenges during the process?

04

Please share your experience working in or with public sector organizations. How do public sector labor relations differ from those in private sector.

05

Describe a time when you successfully resolved a complex employee or union related issue. What steps did you take to reach a resolution, and how did you ensure that all parties felt heard?

06

What is your understanding of labor laws and regulations that govern employee relations in the public sector? How have you ensured compliance with these laws in your past roles?

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Employer Marion County

Address PO BOX 14500

Salem, Oregon, 97309

Phone (503) 566-3949

Website https://www.co.marion.or.us/HR/Pages/jobs.aspx