Executive Recruiter

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The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) delivers the essential infrastructure, policy leadership, and workforce support that help agencies serve Oregonians every day.

08/07/2026

08/23/2026

Department of Administrative Services

$7,537 - $11,098

Employee

Executive Recruiter

In this dynamic role you will be responsible for managing executive level recruitment processes including candidate sourcing, professional networking, outreach, and public relations. You will provide comprehensive advice, guidance and assistance to State managers at agencies, boards and commissions targeted in the areas of executive recruitment, selection, hiring and retention of a diverse workforce. Additionally, this position provides advice on CHRO's rules, policies and systems and ensures recruitments comply with federal and state laws and regulations such as public meeting law requirements.

• Development of nationwide and specialized recruitment sourcing strategies to identify and attract suitable candidates for executive level state agency positions.
• Support candidates through post-hire and onboarding process to ensure the State of Oregon is implementing a supportive and inclusive hiring experience.
• Collaborate with recruitment partners on a variety of complex projects that aid in the development and implementation of improved recruitment systems across Oregon State Enterprise.

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• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral Sciences or Organizational Development/Behavior; AND five years professional level human resource experience in recruitment; OR,
• Eight (8) years' professional level human resource experience in recruitment.

A master's degree in any of the above listed courses of study may substitute for one year of professional-level experience.

The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substitutes for six months of professional-level experience.

Valid Certification as a SHRM Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization or PSHRA-SCP from the Public Sector HR Association, substitutes for one year of human resource professional-level experience.

• Communication:
  Exceptional verbal and written communication; able to present information clearly and logically across various platforms and to varied audiences.
• Professionalism & Customer Service:
  Consistently professional, tactful, and confidential. Engages positively with candidates, partners, and industry professionals while supporting an inclusive environment.
• Organization & Time Management:
  Manages competing priorities effectively with independence, flexibility, accuracy, and strong planning skills.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Understands organizational goals, workforce planning needs, and long-term leadership talent requirements.
• Discretion & Judgment:
  Handles confidential information responsibly and demonstrates sound judgment in sensitive or politically complex situations.
• Relationship Building:
  Builds credibility and trust with candidates, executives, boards, and agencies through clear communication and consistent follow through

At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings…