Human Resources Deputy Director

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Serve as Human Resources Deputy Director .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesLead💰 $7,537 - $11,657 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in human resources management, including labor relations, strategic workforce planning, and compliance with employment laws. Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster an inclusive workplace while managing HR budgets and advising executive leadership.

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Human Resources ManagementLabor RelationsStrategic Workforce PlanningDiversity, Equity, and InclusionHR Budget Management

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Hard Skills

Personnel AdministrationHR ProgramsOrganizational DevelopmentTalent AcquisitionCompensationClassificationHR Information TechnologyEmployee LawsContract AdministrationCompliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipManagementSupervisionConsultationAdvising

Industry Keywords

Workforce OperationsStrategic Human Resource ManagementCollective BargainingPolicy DirectionWorkforce ManagementState Employment LawsFederal Employment LawsHR Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Human Resources Deputy Director
Provide leadership, management, and supervision to administer the Human Resources team
Advise the HR Director and agency leadership
Provide HR services aligned with strategic human resource management
Ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective workforce operations
Foster a productive, diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace
Provide agency-wide consultation and oversight for personnel administration, HR programs, organizational development, and strategic workforce planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience
OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field
Experience with 8–10 years of practical, hands-on human resources experience is desired
At least five years at management level directing HR teams and advancing organizational HR strategy
Experience in labor relations, collective bargaining, and contract administration
Background advising executive leadership and program managers on strategic planning, policy direction, compliance, and workforce management
Current knowledge of employee laws and HR best practices
Background in classification, compensation, talent acquisition, and HR information technology
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations
Ability to manage an HR budget and monitor expenditures
Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices
Resume and cover letter required; cover letter limited to two pages and must address the desired attributes
Must be authorized to work in the United States; OHCS does not offer visa sponsorship
Finalists subject to a computerized criminal history check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for career growth and cross-training
Work/life balance and overall wellness support
Employer-paid health insurance
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Eleven paid holidays
Three paid personal days
Flexible spending accounts
Employer contribution retirement plan (PERS)
Potential additional 6.95% salary range for PERS-qualifying candidates
Veterans' preference for eligible veterans who meet the qualifications