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Chief Human Resources Officer

Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Salem, Oregon

Join the team that powers Oregon's government!

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) delivers the essential infrastructure, policy leadership, and workforce support that help agencies serve Oregonians every day. We're looking for a strategic leader to shape the future of Oregon's state workforce.

What You'll Do

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

Key Impact Areas

• 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.

What We Are Looking For

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.

How to Apply

Ready to join our team?

• External Applicants: Click "Apply" on the job posting.
• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your Workday account.

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 will be considered.

Tentative Timeline

• Application Deadline: 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 our people. We support one another as professionals and as individuals, fostering a culture of learning, trust, and collaboration. We believe diversity fuels creativity and better decision-makingand we deeply value the unique strengths and perspectives every team member contributes.

Our amazing benefits include:

• 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 plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon's carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
• Hybrid Opportunity: This position is headquartered in our Salem office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in-state hybrid work. Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with or without advance notice, as needed.

Additional Details

• In order to be considered for this position, you must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon by the start date.
• This recruitment is for a Deputy/Chief 3 position and may be used to fill future vacancies. This position in unclassified service and serves at the pleasure of the agency appointing authority. This appointment may be terminated at any time (DAS CHRO Policy 40.035.0 1).
• *The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, which may include fingerprints. Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
• We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• Veterans' and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Contact Information

For accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions, please contact:

• Recruiter: Cassie Graham
• Email: cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov
• Phone (text friendly): 503-949-6169

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.