Executive Recruiter

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

11 holidays and 3 personal days

Career development

Hybrid work option

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking an Executive Recruiter to lead executive level recruitment, sourcing candidates, and guiding state managers through selection and onboarding processes.

You’ll advise on CHRO rules and ensure compliance with federal and state laws, while developing nationwide recruitment strategies and partnering with agencies, boards, and commissions to attract a diverse leadership team.

Qualifications

• This Is What You Need to Qualify: 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.
• Equivalency notes: a master's degree may substitute for one year of experience; SCHRP substitutes for six months; SHRM/PSHRA-SCP substitutes for one year.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive level recruitment processes including sourcing, outreach and public relations.
• Provide guidance to State managers on recruitment, selection, hiring and retention of a diverse workforce.
• Advise on CHRO rules, policies and systems and ensure recruitments comply with federal and state laws and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism & Customer Service

Organization & Time Management

Strategic Thinking

Discretion & Judgment

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral Sciences or Organizational Development/Behavior

Eight years professional level human resource experience in recruitment

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 08/07/2026

Application Deadline: 08/23/2026

Agency: Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,098

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Executive Recruiter

Job Description

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

What You’ll Do

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.

Highlighted work of the position also includes:

• 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.

Review the full position duties, details, and working conditions here.

This Is What You Need to Qualify

• 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.

Equivalency notes:

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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• 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

Benefits of Joining Our Team

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.

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. Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.
• Hybrid Work Opportunity: This position supports a hybrid work schedule. You can expect to work in the office 1-2 days per month, with work arrangements periodically reviewed to ensure business needs are met.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for one full-time, permanent, Management Service -Non-Supervisory, Executive Recruiter (HR Consultant 2) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
• 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. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.
• If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process or for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you may contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: [e-mail] | 971-719-3083.

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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.