Human resources Jobs in Bend, OR

Human Resources Director

The City of Bend is accepting applications for a regular, full-time Human Resources Director in the City of Bend's central HR Department. This is a salaried, exempt (overtime ineligible), non-represented position. The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. The City of Bend Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of all HR programs, policies, and services for the City. The HR Director will promote a high-performance, customer-focused, and inclusive culture; build trust and partnerships; and provide executive level advice to City leaders.

This position aligns people strategies with the City's goals that are informed by organizational values and community priorities reflected in Council Goals. This position develops and implements strategies to attract, retain, and engage a high-performing, diverse workforce, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies.

The HR Director reports to the Assistant City Manager / Chief Innovation Officer and serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, department heads, and elected officials on workforce planning, employee / labor relations, and organizational development. The HR Director has a broad range of strategic, analytical, administrative, and project management duties. The position plans, organizes, manages and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the City's HR programs and services with the support of 10.5 full time employees in Central Human Resources. The City's Human Resources function is comprised of a Central HR Department and decentralized Departmental Human Resources units.

The ideal candidate will have a successful career as a leader with executive level experience in HR administration; labor and employee relations; classification & compensation, talent acquisition & retention, information systems & processes, leaves, and benefits. The HR Director will be a strong communicator, collaborator, and problem-solver. They will have demonstrated experience with process improvement.

The HR Director will be flexible with strong management skills and a customer-centered focus. The HR Director will be a hands-on, forward-facing leader that will drive culture change that encompasses diversity and inclusion and enables all employees to perform at their best.

Candidates who meet the listed minimum qualifications, including an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for an interview. Please ensure your application includes information about your education, relevant paid and unpaid work experience, and applicable licenses and certifications. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and at least nine (9) years' progressively responsible human resources experience and at least seven (7) years of people management experience.

Applications received by Friday, November 14, 2025, 12 : 00 PM (noon) Pacific Time will be included in an initial review and consideration for interview; however, the position will remain open until filled. To be considered for an interview, applicants must complete an online application including the following attachments (failure to include required attachments may result in disqualification) : Cover Letter and Resume.