What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Deputy Director (Human Resources Manager 2) position at Department of Consumer & Business Services?
Initial Posting Date:
03/12/2025
Application Deadline:
04/01/2025
Agency:
Department of Consumer & Business Services
Salary Range:
$7,353 - $11,373
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
HR Deputy Director (Human Resources Manager 2)
Job Description:
Our mission...
To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.
The
Department of Consumer and Business Services
(DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.
This position is with the Director's Office. The Director's Office provides DCBS with overall leadership. The director and deputy director provide general supervision over DCBS programs and divisions, as well as policy direction for the department. Included in the Director's Office are: Legislative Director, External Affairs Director, Change Management and Process Improvement Director, Internal Auditor, Communications Services Section, Employee Services Section, Ombuds for Oregon Workers, and Small Business Ombuds.
This is an executive service position and is not represented by a union.
Recruitment Timeline:
*These dates are approximate and are subject to change.*
Recruitment closes: April 1, 2025
1st round interviews: week of April 7, 2025
2nd round interviews: week of April 14, 2025
Anticipated start date: May 5, 2025
What’s in it for you:
- Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
- Colleagues who are passionate about public service
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and acompetitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
- Possible eligibility for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program
This position is eligible for
hybrid remote work
two days per week once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.
Here’s what you will do:
As the HR Deputy Director, you will direct and oversee the operational aspects of a full-service Employees Services office under the direction of the HR Director. Duties include:
- Developing and implementing strategies and procedures that align with agency priorities as it relates to human capital management
- Advising agency leadership, including division administrators and client agency leadership, on human resource policy and workforce management directives
- Implementing organizational improvements related to resource management, staffing plans, and organizational structures
- Directing the activities of the professional and technical staff to ensure goals and objectives are met
For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description by clicking
here
.
Here’s what you need to qualify:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience
OR
- Three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field
Requested Skills:
- Extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise in HR principles and practices, specifically in the principles and practices of employee labor relations, recruitment, retention, organizational management and workforce development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills that can navigate challenging dynamics and situations
- Ability to quickly establish working relationships and develop a rapport with individuals with varying backgrounds, interests, concerns, needs and levels of authority and responsibility
- Expertise in planning, organizing, directing and motivating employees and in planning and assigning work according to the goals of the agency
- Skill in leadership and creating an atmosphere that fosters diversity and promotes positive collaboration to build successful work teams
Application information:
- A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.
- Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications and requested skills listed above and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
- You may be asked to submit transcripts, a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.
Additional information:
- Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
- This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
- We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website:Preferred Worker Program.
- The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will useE-Verifyto confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Helpful links and contact information:
Learn more about
DCBS
Understanding the State Application Process
Help and Support
webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at
DCBS.Recruiting@dcbs.oregon.gov
or by phone at 503-378-3200.
DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. For more information, please visit our
diversity, equity and inclusion webpage
.
