Human Resources Director

State of Oregon · Salem, OR · 5 days ago

Full-time

Department of Administrative Services (DAS) – Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)

About the role

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead HR services for DAS and oversee HR services for 24 state agencies across Oregon. This high-impact executive leadership role will shape the effectiveness of Oregon’s public workforce and the success of statewide initiatives. As the DAS HR Director, you will serve as the agency’s senior HR policy advisor and Appointing Authority, directing HR strategy, operations, and policy implementation for an agency of approximately 1,000 employees. You will also oversee the statewide HR Client Agency Program, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and customer-centered HR services to small and diverse agencies across state government.

Responsibilities

Lead an HR program aligned with DAS’s purpose and long-term goals.
Advise executives and managers on HR strategy, workforce planning, and policy interpretation.
Oversee HR operations, service delivery, and compliance as the agency’s Appointing Authority.
Provide HR services to small state agencies through the HR Client Agency Program.
Represent DAS in labor relations matters, including hearings, arbitrations, and negotiations.
Conduct organizational and staffing analyses and support DAS-wide budget planning.
Build strong partnerships with unions, state agencies, and other partners.
Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of management experience; OR two years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience and/or education must include human resources, business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, or a closely related field that supports strategic HR management.

Desired Attributes

Leadership & Strategy
- Experience leading teams through organizational change, with measurable results.
- Ability to develop strategic plans and translate them into clear, actionable operations.
- Ability to anticipate organizational needs and provide data-supported recommendations.
- Experience using data, metrics, or analytics to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
HR & Policy Expertise
- Experience in core HR functions: talent acquisition, performance management, investigations, and classification & compensation.
- Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements in HR decisions.
- Experience managing or resolving complex HR matters, including investigations, grievances, and arbitrations.
- Experience contributing to collective bargaining strategy or preparing management proposals.
People, Culture & Service
- Experience supervising and developing high-performing HR teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Experience providing timely, accurate, and customer-focused HR services to leaders and employees.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Pay

$9,604 - $14,856 monthly (non-PERS qualifying salary range; if the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%).

Schedule

Hybrid opportunity headquartered in Salem, Oregon. The position may require working onsite in a standard office environment more frequently with or without advance notice, as needed.

To be considered for this position, you must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon by the start date. This is an unclassified service position serving at the pleasure of the agency appointing authority.