Human Resources Director
Listed on 2026-10-10
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HR/Recruitment
HR Manager -
Management
HR Manager
Organization:
City of Grants Pass
Position Title:
Human Resources Director
Address: 101 NW A Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526
First Review:
October 29, 2026
Hiring Salary Range: $110,109 - $133,964
Salary Range: $110,109 - $147,850
The City of Grants Pass, Oregon is seeking a Human Resources Director for this growing community tucked alongside the banks of the mighty Rogue River 30 miles west of Medford. Located along the I-5 corridor, Grants Pass serves as the county seat and major commercial center of Josephine County. Grants Pass is one of several communities in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley, a popular destination for outdoor recreation, wine tourism, and scenic beauty.
THECITY OF GRANTS PASS
Incorporated in 1887, the City of Grants Pass operates under a Council-Manager form of government, serving a population of 40,380 across nearly 12 square miles with a FY27 budget of $297 million and a team of 257 FTEs. The organization is divided into six major areas:
Police, Fire, Administrative Services, Community Development, Information Technology, and Public Works.
Reporting to the City Manager, the Human Resources Director is responsible and accountable for directing the Human Resources Department including its personnel, budget, and resources. The department provides comprehensive personnel services for the organization and guidance on employee performance matters, administers collective bargaining agreements, and ensures compliance with State and Federal employment and labor laws. The department includes four full-time employees: the Human Resources Director, Personnel Assistant, Personnel Technician, and Personnel Analyst.
WHYAPPLY
The City of Grants Pass is seeking a collaborative, approachable leader to serve as its next Human Resources Director. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing work culture that values work-life balance, celebrates wins, has fun together, and collaborates at a high level. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Director will play an important role in shaping the City’s workforce to ensure operational excellence across departments, employees, and the community.
The successful candidate will also benefit from a cohesive, service-oriented leadership team committed to shared success. If you are looking to provide outstanding leadership and make a meaningful community impact while enjoying the abundant recreational opportunities of the Rogue River Valley, this may be the right opportunity.
The City of Grants Pass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is October 29, 2026.
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