Human Resources Director

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Human Resources Director

Department of Administrative Services (DAS)

Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking an experienced Human Resource Director to lead HR services for DAS and oversee HR services for 24 state agencies across Oregon. We are seeking a candidate who is a collaborate business partner and deeply committed to compliance and continuous improvement. The ideal applicant will demonstrate a proactive approach to maintaining regulatory standards and driving innovative practices within HR operations. This is a high‑impact executive leadership role where your strategic vision, people leadership, and HR expertise 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. You will lead a dedicated team of professionals in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

View the job description here.

What We Are Looking For

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:

We are seeking a strategic, people‑centered HR executive who brings strong leadership capability, deep HR knowledge, and a commitment compliance and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate demonstrates the following:

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.

How to Apply

Ready to join our team?

• External Applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your Workday account.

Required Materials: Submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how your experience meets the qualifications and desired attributes listed in this posting. Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered.

Tentative Timeline

• Application Deadline: August 16

• Virtual Interviews: Week of August 24

• In-Person Interviews: Anticipated Week of September 7

*These dates are approximate and may change.

Why DAS?

At DAS, innovation and service excellence start with people. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and trust, and we believe that diversity drives better decision‑making and better outcomes. We value the unique strengths and perspectives each team member brings to the organization.

Our benefits include: 

• 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. 

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

• Hybrid Opportunity: This position is headquartered in our Salem office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in-state hybrid work.  Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with or without advance notice, as needed.

Additional Details

• In order to be considered for this position, you must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon by the start date.

• This recruitment is for an HR Administrator 1 position. This position in unclassified service and serves at the pleasure of the agency appointing authority. This appointment may be terminated at any time (DAS CHRO Policy 40.035.01).

• *The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, which may include fingerprints. Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• We do 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.

• Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, or need an accommodation under the ADA, please contact:

• Recruiter: Cassie Graham

• Email: cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov

• Phone (text friendly): 503-949-6169

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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.