Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

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. 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.

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:

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

• Final date to receive applications:
  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…