Human Resources Deputy Director (HRM2)

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oregon’s Oregon Housing and Community Services seeks a Human Resources Deputy Director to lead the HR division, advise the HR Director and agency leadership, and align HR services with strategic management. The role focuses on efficient operations, safety, cost-effectiveness, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

The successful candidate will champion equity, diversity, and inclusion while guiding workforce initiatives in a hybrid-Salem setting, contributing to

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in human resources
• Ability to advise senior HR leadership and agency leadership
• Commitment to equity, diversity, & inclusion

Responsibilities

• Lead HR services in alignment with strategic human resource management
• Advise the HR Director and Agency leadership on HR matters
• Ensure the workforce operates efficiently, safely, cost-effectively, and with a productive, diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 10/06/2026

Application Deadline: 10/14/2026

Agency: Oregon Housing and Community Services

Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,657

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Human Resources Deputy Director (HRM2)

Oregon Housing & Community Services

Human Resources Deputy Director

[Human Resources Manager 2]

Hybrid - Salem, OR

Oregon Housing and Community Services is looking for a person to take on a leadership position within our Human Resources Division. This person will serve as an advisor to the HR Director and Agency leadership, provide HR services in alignment with strategic human resource management, ensures the efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations of the workforce, and provide an atmosphere that fosters a productive, diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. If you have the passion to make a difference in other people’s lives, we want you to come and grow with us

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop an integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Our Core Values : Collaboration - Compassion - Equity - Integrity - Leadership - Transparency.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Working Condition: Hybrid > This position has some requirements for in-person work.
• This is a permanent, full-time management service position.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter (2 page