Chief Human Resources Officer

Initial Posting Date: 07/24/2026
Final date to receive applications: 08/16/2026
Agency:
Department of Administrative Services
Salary Range: $13,884 - $21,512
Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Job Description:

Chief Human Resources Officer Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Salem, Oregon Join the team that powers Oregon’s government!

As the Chief Human Resources Officer, you’ll lead Oregon’s statewide human resources (HR) system—setting policy, driving workforce strategy, and strengthening labor relations for the entire enterprise.

• Steward statewide HR systems and policy:
  Lead development and interpretation of policies, rules, and classification/compensation frameworks that serve as the foundation for HR across all state agencies.
• Advance enterprise workforce development:
  Champion strategies that build a modern, skilled, equitable, and future‑ready public workforce.
• Lead statewide labor relations:
  Oversee collective bargaining and labor‑management partnerships, ensuring stability, consistency, and alignment with statewide priorities.
• Provide expert guidance on complex HR matters:
  Support agencies through high‑risk issues, ensuring compliance, resolving challenges, and strengthening statewide HR practice.
• Shape long‑term HR strategy and policy:
  Analyze system trends, advise leadership on statewide workforce impacts, and contribute to legislative development.
• Lead and develop the Chief Human Resources Office (CHRO) team:
  Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, innovation, and enterprise‑wide commitment to DEIB values.

View the job description here.

Minimum Qualifications:
Eight years of experience in human resources leading key HR functions such as labor relations, classification and compensation, talent management, HR policy, or workforce development. At least three of those eight years must be at the executive or senior management level directing teams, programs, or organizational units that have broad impact on the organization.
OR
A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, organizational development, or a related field, AND five years of experience in human resources leading key HR functions such as labor relations, classification and compensation, talent management, HR policy, or workforce development. At least two of those five years must be at the executive or senior management level directing teams, programs, or organizational units that have broad impact on the organization.

Desired Attributes:
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Expert-level knowledge of human resources practices, principles, and regulations, including the ability to apply them equitably within large, complex organizations.
• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence senior leaders across all branches of state government.
• Exceptional written communication, demonstrated through the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships, working effectively across diverse teams and organizational levels.
• Strong systems-thinking capability, including understanding how policies and decisions impact both agency and enterprise operations.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment, making decisions aligned with laws, policies, and public service values.
• Knowledge of organizational structures and operational environments, including the ability to learn and navigate the missions, constraints, and needs of Oregon state government.
• Ability to advance enterprise-wide HR strategy, leading with a lens of equity, belonging, and consistent, people-centered leadership.

Ready to join our team?
External Applicants:
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Current State of Oregon employees:
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Important Application Requirements:
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…