Senior Recruitment Advisor

Oregon Inc; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in Salem is seeking a Senior Recruitment Advisor to lead the agency's talent acquisition and recruitment strategy. You will guide day-to-day recruitment operations, advise managers on compliance with laws, policies, and union contracts, and respond to inquiries from staff, applicants, and the public.

The role focuses on developing best practices, overseeing recruitment policies, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure fair and effective hiring

Qualifications

• Six years human resource experience related to the position.
• Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.
• Or valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource and four years HR experience.
• Or a bachelor's degree and three years HR experience.
• A master's degree may substitute for one year of professional experience.
• Certifications (SCHRP, SHRM-CP, PSHRA-CP) may substitute for professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the recruitment process for the agency.
• Lead recruitment team and ensure consistency and compliance.
• Plan agency-wide recruitment strategies for various positions.
• Provide expert advice on recruiting talent and applicable laws.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, applicants and the public regarding recruitment.
• Coordinate public records requests and ensure timely responses.
• Ensure compliance with EEO, affirmative action and ADA policies.
• Develop and revise recruitment policies and tools.

Skills

Union recruiting

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Leadership

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management / related field

Master's degree substitution allowed

SCHRP certification

SHRM-CP certification

PSHRA-CP certification

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 11/04/2026 Application Deadline: 11/18/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Salary Range: $6,507 - $9,604 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Senior Recruitment Advisor

Job Description: Human Resource Analyst 3 – Senior Recruitment Advisor Oregon Department of Transportation Support Services Division Talent Acquisition & Compliance Salem / Hybrid

The role:

Join our team as the senior recruitment advisor to help shape the way we attract talent to our agency, fill positions that are critical to our mission and help keep the traveling public safe. In this role, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the department’s recruiting strategy, communication plans and recruitment related policies and processes. You will provide professional recruitment advice to all levels of agency staff and managers as well as job seekers and the public by providing interpretation, explanation and application of state and federal guidelines, statutes, administrative rules, policies and collective bargaining agreements.

If you have a broad and deep understanding of the recruitment process and want to be a key factor in developing and implementing best practices, apply for this exciting opportunity today! We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Oversee the recruitment process for the agency.
• Lead recruitment team and support managers to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Plan agency wide recruitment strategies for professional, technical, administrative, maintenance and difficult to fill positions.
• Provide expert advice and counsel to managers regarding recruiting talent and recommend actions based on federal or state laws, rules, policies, union contracts and established guidelines.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, applicants and the general public regarding the recruitment and selection process.
• Reply to requests for review of unaccepted applications, veterans’ or Oregon National Guard Servicemember preference challenges, Malheur County preference, TORT claims and public records requests.
• Coordinate public records requests by compiling documents, reviewing information, following agency procedure and responding within the established timeframe.
• Analyze, interpret and apply state and federal laws, state and ODOT policies, union contracts, hiring practices and procedures to ensure compliance with EEO, affirmative Action and ADA laws.
• Oversee development and revision of recruitment policies/procedures, handbooks, toolkits and other resource tools related to recruitment and retention.
• Oversee mandatory priority lists and partner with other agencies as needed to ensure compliance.
• Clearly explain and enforce current legislation, statutes, rules and policies to internal and external partners.
• Stay current on industry standards, best practices, recruiting tools and resources and identify ways to improve current recruitment strategies or identify issues.
• Represent the agency at job fairs and community outreach programs focused on employment opportunities.

Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment and may require travel for meetings, workshops, trainings or community events. Hybrid work options available with occasional in-person work requirements.

To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.

Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

• Six years human resource experience related to the position.
• Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.
• OR Valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute and four years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.
• OR A bachelor's degree in human resource management, organizational behavior or development, business or public administration, the applied behavioral sciences, industrial relations or a job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority; and three years of Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.
• 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 human resource professional-level experience.
• Valid certification as a SHRM Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization substitutes for one year of professional-level experience.
• Valid certification as a PSHRA-CP from the Public Sector HR Association substitutes for one year of professional resources experience.

What we’d like to see:

• Experience recruiting in a union environment.
• Experience administering, analyzing, interpreting and applying rules, laws, policies or procedures as they relate to HR functions.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and informed decision making skills.
• Ability to provide clear and consistent guidance and build trust-based working relationships.
• Experience reviewing employee and customer concerns with compassion and objectivity.
• Experience leading a team.

Additional information:

We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process. We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies. We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position. You will become part of the state's management team. ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Advisory Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activity, hiring practices and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

About the Employer

Human Resources, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Lead.

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”