The primary purpose of this position is to plan, direct and manage an agency-wide Human Resources management program for the agency by providing information, advice and guidance to the Director, Deputy Director, managers and staff on all areas of human resources including state and federal rules, regulations, statutory provisions, and practices.
 
This position is part of the Director’s management team, which sets agency policies, goals and objectives and plans and implements strategies to meet them.  This position serves as delegated Appointing Authority for the agency.
 
Major roles and responsibilities include:
 

• Analyze, determine/recommend, develop and implement internal human resource policies and procedures; provide managers and staff with interpretation and application of pertinent laws, rules and policies; establish internal procedures for interpretation of Department of Administrative Services rules and guidelines.  Approve or recommend and request approval of exceptions to state or agency policy.

• Develop human resource program goals and objectives.  Administer and/or direct department programs in the following areas: classification; recruitment and selection; affirmative action; career development; disciplinary action; complaints, appeals and grievances; workers compensation; records maintenance; compensation and training.

• Develop and manage the section budget.

• Coordinate the overall work of the staff and provide direction. Delegate authority to subordinate members of section to provide delivery of services.  Supervise assigned staff.  Oversee the flow of work in order to assure timely service and that priorities are met. Develop and revise individual and section work plans and monitor progress against Department and division goals, objectives and performance measures. Reports on performance of the section and individuals based upon agreed formats and schedules.

• Administration of an HR program;
• Personnel relations experience;
• Organizational Development experience; and
• Strategic Planning of HR initiatives or projects.

• Fully-paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance coverage for employee and dependents.

• No-Cost Flexible Spending Medical and Dependent Care Accounts.

• Employer paid $5,000 basic life insurance; additional coverage available.

• Long-and short-term disability plans and Accidental death and dismemberment plans.

• Long-term Care Insurance.

• Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) with fully paid employer contributions.

• Option to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options.

• Generous family-friendly leaves including paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave and paid holidays.

• A state application (PD100).
• A cover letter that details how your background matches the desired competencies and attributes of this position.
• A list of five professional references, including one past/current supervisor, peer, and subordinate.