What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Director (Human Resources Manager 3) position at Employment Department?
Initial Posting Date:
03/17/2025
Application Deadline:
03/30/2025
Agency:
Employment Department
Salary Range:
$8,097 - $12,522
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Human Resources Director (Human Resources Manager 3)
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a visionary Human Resources leader! Do you value collaboration and proactive leadership? Are you an innovative and forward-thinking leader ready to lead with integrity, honesty, accountability and professionalism? If so, please consider joining our collaborative, dynamic HR team and apply today!
At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences. Please let us know if you need a
reasonable accommodation
.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As the Human Resources Director, you will effectively and strategically lead and direct the Employment Department’s Human Resource division. You will provide the agency infrastructure to recruit, retain, and develop talent; classify positions; compensate talent; grow strong employee and labor relations; manage the employee record system; and manage HR data and information. Duties include:
- Directing agency-wide HR functions through subordinate managers including developing and implementing agency-wide policies, procedures, and effectively using resources to carry out the agency goals and objectives.
- Responsible for setting the vision and culture of the HR division.
- Directing the administrative operations of the HR program including budget development, organizational structure, fiscal, contract, and position management.
- Providing a critical agency-wide leadership role as a member of the agency’s Executive Team.
- Contributing to the achievement of the Department’s Vision, Mission and Values, as well as the Department’s Operating Principles and Goals, and carrying out the agency’s affirmative action, diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and responsibilities.
For a complete review of the position and responsibilities, please
click here.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Seven (7) years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR
- Four (4) years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field
Desired Attributes
- Experience establishing, maintaining, and strengthening professional relationships with union leadership and members
- Professional experience developing employees to achieve performance objectives.
- Demonstrated experience managing professional human resource functions for a large office or department
- Experience in a professional role, making decisions that affect a large multi-program organization
- Experience addressing and mitigating racial and economic disparities
- Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.
- Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.
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Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
- Public Service Loan Forgivenessopportunity!
- Get There
- Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Required: Attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must not exceed two (2) pages. Please make sure your cover letter clearly addresses the desired attributes and minimum qualifications you have under the “What We Are Looking For” section above. Please upload your documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application. In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview.
- External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use your preferred name on application materials.
- Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position.
- Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
- The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This position is Executive Service and not represented by a union.
- This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.
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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%. Please review the Classification and Compensationpage for more details.
- Salary Determination: The information in your Workday profile will be used to complete an equal pay assessment to determine salary placement upon hire.
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Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
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United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Employment Department does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents(See page 2) for employment verification.
IN-STATE HYBRID REMOTE WORK INFORMATION:
Candidates may be approved for hybrid remote work. Hybrid remote work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid remote work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to:
- Reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon, or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance (e.g. Vancouver, Washington) within 30 days from date of hire.
- Be able to report to the Salem Central Office as needed. Typically, 1-2 days per week depending on business need (i.e. Executive Team meetings, bargaining, etc.)
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Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Hereto view the minimum acceptable requirements. OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work.
- Have a private workspace.
- Maintain good standing (i.e. no performance or attendance issues).
CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK:
The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our
The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our
Criminal Records Check Policy
or contact us at the number below with any questions. Note: This position has been designated to have authorized access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). To verify identification, the successful candidate shall be subject to a criminal background check which may require a fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION & HELPFUL LINKS:
If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503-947-1289;
humanresources@employ.oregon.gov
. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number.
Guidance our hiring managers use:
Equity and Inclusion Recruitment Questions
and Gender Identity and Expression Procedure!
Reasonable Accommodations
Veterans Resources
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| Workday Applicant FAQ
Interview Scoring Criteria used during recruitment
| What You Need to Know to Get the Job
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The Oregon Employment Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Oregon Employment Department, we foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.