Director of HR- Central Administrative Office

The Director of Human Resources is a management position responsible for human resource compliance and discipline for the program. This includes compliance with the ADA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, OSHA and relevant policies. The Director of Human Resources maintains, implements, and educates staff about LASO’s benefits plans; manages and documents personnel transitions in the program; and oversees personnel and disciplinary processes, as well as other HR issues for the program.

Qualifications

• Highly competitive candidates will be driven by a sense of inner purpose, collaborative decision making, creativity and innovation, as well as being proactive leaders and experts in their area.
  • Oregon licensed attorney with employment law experience preferred, or experience with HR compliance in a nonprofit and union-staffed organization with an emphasis on employee relations;
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Management or related field;
  • Ability and willingness to learn new technology skills quickly, ability and willingness to troubleshoot basic technology issues, experience with ADP and electronic file systems a plus, and familiarity with use of cloud-based platforms;
  • 5+ years of Human Resources leadership experience in a senior management role;
  • Extensive knowledge of regulations (ADA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, HIPPA, OSHA and PLO), current employment practices, and applicable employment laws;
  • Driven by collaborative and strategic problem-solving;
  • Demonstrate good judgment, the willingness to work as a team, take initiative, and have an overall positive attitude;
  • Experience with trauma-informed supervision practices and employee engagement;
  • Driver’s license, or ability to obtain driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

Salary/Benefits

Compensation is based on a 35-hour work week. The salary range is $90,200-96,200 for 5-10 years of experience; $97,700-120,200 for 11-30 years of experience. Salaries are determined by relevant work experience. Additional compensation of $4,300 to $5,700 annually for bilingual ability, depending on proficiency.

Full benefits package includes individual and family health, vision and dental insurance coverage; 6% employer retirement contribution; generous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; and paid moving expenses.

Contact Information

To apply, send resume and letter of interest to Emily Brown-Sitnick, Interim Executive Director at centraljobs@lasoregon.org. Applications will be reviewed starting July 31, 2026, with interviews anticipated for mid to late August 2026.

Supplemental Question

LASO is committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon. Our client communities include people of color, farmworkers, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, seniors, people with lived experiences of homelessness, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups. It is essential to our mission that we also work to create an inclusive and respectful workplace environment in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How do you think your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to:

• Serve our diverse staff effectively;
• Work effectively with colleagues from backgrounds different than your own;
• Acknowledge the systemic barriers;
• Contribute to our efforts to achieve racial justice?

Please provide a written response to the above question and submit as part of your application materials. Limit response to 500 words.