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State of Oregon · 2 days ago

Human Resources Director

Salem, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$7,353/mo - $11,373/mo

6+ years exp

The State of Oregon's Department of Agriculture is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead the agency's People Strategy. This role involves providing strategic vision and operational oversight for all Human Resources functions, fostering a collaborative workplace, and advising executive leadership on HR policies and practices.

GovernmentRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Providing high-level oversight of workplace relationships, employee engagement, and HR policies that support organizational effectiveness

Leading, planning, directing, and evaluating all phases of Human Resources and Payroll/Benefit administration

Serving as a strategic advisor to agency leadership and managers on performance management, employee relations, and organizational development, with an emphasis on collaboration, problem-solving, and early resolution

Developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and initiatives that align with state requirements and agency priorities

Acting as an HR generalist with responsibility for labor relations, employee relations, recruitment, classification, policy development, and compliance

Partnering closely with DAS-CHRO, Labor Relations, and the Department of Justice on complex and sensitive matters

Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles across HR practices and workplace culture

Identifying innovative and practical solutions to workforce challenges that balance employee needs with organizational goals

Supporting managers statewide, including in remote work environments, to ensure consistent and effective people management practices

Qualification

Strategic HR leadershipEmployee engagementLabor relationsHR policy developmentHR data analysisOrganizational developmentCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

Six years of supervision, management or progressively related experience

Three years related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with managers, employees, labor groups, etc

Strong communication skills to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of partners. Including delivering consultations, training, or written guidance that resolves inquiries or issues

Experience analyzing HR data and HRIS reports to identify trends, support decisions, and recommend process or operational improvements

Ability to work effectively under pressure and successfully manage competing priorities