Why Choose OCE?

OCE is focused on providing Adults in Custody (AICs) an opportunity to gain valuable and marketable work skills and on-the-job training to help these individuals increase their chances of success after incarceration. Our Mission, in partnership with the Department of Corrections, is to promote public safety by providing adults in custody with work and training opportunities in a self-sustaining organization.

Description:
Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE) is seeking a full-time HR and Payroll Generalist located at our Administration Office in Salem, Oregon. The role consists of processing monthly payroll, coordinating benefits, and providing general HR support. The successful candidate will possess critical attention to detail, maintain a high standard of confidential and professional conduct, ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction, and with demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills.

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

• Detail oriented, an organizer and planner who thrives on details and is uncompromising in consistency and accuracy.
• Processing payroll correctly and timely by researching, interpreting, and applying established rules, policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and union contracts.
• Provide benefit support including sending enrollment and change forms, reporting, and processing payments.
• HRIS systems experience (Paycom) to include technical support, troubleshooting, customer service to employees and AICs.
• Understands that our people are our most important resource.
• Ability to learn and apply DOC and OCE rules, policies, and procedures including human resources policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment to facilitate complex projects and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to communicate and interact with internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner, both verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions:

• May be required to work some late and unusual hours, including some weekends
• Requires willingness to travel in or out of state, including some overnight trips
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs without assistive aids
• Travel throughout the institution(s) will be required on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of Human Resources or Payroll paraprofessional or technical-level experience
  OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, or a job-related course of study
• Pass an initial and annual Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) criminal background check screening
• Pass pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment

How to Apply:

Submit the online application and the following:

• Resume detailing your work history, be sure to list start and end dates for positions held (Required)
• Cover Letter describing why you would be successful fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of this position (Recommended)
• Copy of DD214 if claiming veteran’s preference. Please note this form must be attached if you wish to claim preference.

Additional Information:

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA): PREA prohibits OCE from hiring, or promoting anyone who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in Institution settings. These include a jail, prison, or other correctional facility (including juvenile corrections) AND any institution or facility where people are residing for the purpose of receiving care or treatment (e.g., adjudicated delinquent, neglected, placed in State custody, mentally ill or disabled, chronically ill, or physically disabled, etc.). These include skilled nursing care, intermediate or long-term care, or custodial or residential care (e.g., group home, rehabilitation, assisted living/nursing home, hospice, etc.).

For more information regarding PREA please visit: Department of Corrections : Prison Rape Elimination Act : Prison Rape Elimination Act : State of Oregon

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oregon Corrections Enterprises is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. OCE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Oregon Department of Corrections strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, feel free to contact us to discuss your application.