*Senior Recruitment Coordinator - Human Resources Section

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Pension and retirement

Hybrid remote/in-office schedule

Opportunity to travel across Oregon

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Justice seeks a Senior Recruitment Coordinator to lead high-level recruitment programs, including attorney and law clerk recruitment, and to collaborate with managers on strategy and hiring methods.

This role requires coordinating recruitment processes, ensuring compliance, and advising on salary considerations while supporting a mission-driven HR team in a hybrid in Salem setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field; 2+ years HR experience preferred.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; certifications may substitute for experience.
• Five years HR experience, with three at professional level, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-level recruitment programs, including attorney and law clerk recruitment.
• Consult with managers on recruitment strategies, selection methods, and hiring practices.
• Develop job announcements, interview materials, and screening tools for compliant hiring.
• Lead the Law Clerk Program and oversee attorney recruitment, including salary considerations.
• Screen applications for minimum qualifications and advise on training/experience equivalencies.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Hiring manager guidance

Workday recruitment

Recruitment program management

Interpersonal communication

LEDS certification

Education

Bachelor of HR Management or related field

Master's degree substitution for experience

HR professional certifications (PHR/SHRM-CP)

Five years HR experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

07/31/2026

Application Deadline:

08/16/2026

Agency:

Department of Justice

Salary Range:

$5,643 - $8,299

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

*Senior Recruitment Coordinator - Human Resources Section

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Human Resources professional to join the Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) Human Resources team as a Senior Recruitment Coordinator (Human Resources Analyst 2). The Human Resources office within the Administrative Services Division is committed to providing dependable, high‑quality support services to all DOJ employees, and this role is an essential part of that mission.

As a Senior Recruitment Coordinator , you will consult and collaborate with management in the recruitment and selection process for high-level roles within the agency. In this role, you will manage high‑level recruitment programs, facilitate attorney recruitment for the agency, and work with managers across the agency to help bring on top talent.

This role is ideal for a motivated professional who enjoys problem‑solving, building relationships, and supporting others. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel at developing high‑level recruitment strategies, and value being part of a supportive and mission‑driven team, we invite you to consider joining us.

This position offers a hybrid remote/in‑office schedule, with the primary work location in the Justice Building in Salem. Training will take place in person for the first two weeks. Occasional travel to DOJ worksites throughout Oregon may be required.

The Human Resources Section and the Administrative Services Division are on an exciting journey to strengthen our team and the services we provide to the agency. We are streamlining and enhancing our processes using lean practices with the goal of increasing efficiency, consistency, and collaboration across our departments. This is a chance to be a part of a forward‑thinking team that values innovation and teamwork. Together, we are building a stronger foundation that supports both our mission and the well‑being of Oregon DOJ employees.

You will find that we embrace an inclusive and supportive work environment and respect the diverse perspectives, knowledge, and experiences of our colleagues and those seeking to join the organization. We strive to build an inclusive, mission‑driven, and performance‑oriented workplace where all individuals are welcomed and appreciated, leading to increasingly higher levels of fulfillment and success.

State Management Service personnel are responsible for understanding the Department of Justice’s affirmative action goals and objectives and to develop and implement plans to meet them. In addition, all managers of the Department must recognize the value of individual and cultural differences, create work environments where individuals’ differences are valued, and consistently treat staff, colleagues, customers, stakeholders, and partners with dignity and respect.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Recruitment and Program Leadership

• Manage high‑level recruitment programs and facilitate agency‑wide hiring processes, including attorney and law clerk recruitment.
• Consult with managers regarding recruitment strategies, selection methods, and hiring best practices.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on developing job announcements, designing interview materials, and supporting equitable, compliant hiring practices.
• Lead and manage the DOJ Law Clerk Program, advising managers on timelines, expectations, and procedures; evaluate requests for additional law clerks; monitor appointments for compliance; and determine appropriate salary adjustments based on policy and budget environment.
• Oversee attorney recruitment as the primary recruitment authority, including advising on compensation, communicating salary information aligned with pay equity requirements, conducting market research, maintaining recruitment strategy data, and representing DOJ at job fairs and law schools.
• Independently screen certain applications for minimum qualifications, evaluate veterans’ preference eligibility, counsel applicants when necessary, and recommend training/experience equivalencies and supplemental assessments for hiring managers.

Consultation and Collaboration

• Provide consultation to managers and employees on policies, labor contracts, personnel laws, and sound management practices.
• Support supervisors in establishing and communicating performance expectations.
• Interpret and apply labor contracts, state and DOJ policies, federal/state employment laws, and recruitment/hiring regulations.
• Work with managers to develop comprehensive recruitment plans for a wide variety of job types (executive, professional, technical, administrative), recommending tailored outreach strategies.
• Create measurable supplementary questions, screening tools, and applicant rating criteria for job postings to ensure transparent, consistent, legally compliant hiring processes.

Training and Outreach

• Provide guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• Train and orient managers, approvers, and support staff on Workday recruitment processes—from requisition to hire—through both individual and group instruction.
• Plan, develop, and maintain recruitment‑related training materials and intranet resources.
• Represent DOJ at statewide recruitment manager meetings, job fairs, and outreach events.

This position, additionally, will participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Permanent, full‑time employment in Salem, Oregon with an opportunity to travel across this beautiful state.
• Work where individual contribution matters and is recognized, where creativity and accomplishment are rewarded.
• Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Be part of our Management Services team with endless peer support.
• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills and network.
• Opportunity to impact change by supporting the pursuit of creating a state where all people and communities can work, live, and thrive.

You can learn more about our benefits here.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development, Business, or Public Administration, the applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations, or a job‑related course of study determined by the appointing authority and two years of Human Resource professional‑level experience related to the position
• Valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute, and three years Human Resource professional‑level experience related to the position
• Five years of Human Resource experience related to the position. Three of the five years must have been at the professional level.

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 or HRCI Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization, substitutes for one year of human resource professional‑level experience.

AND

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must pass reference and background checks
• Practical Experience applying the following in an HR Environment:
• Must be LEDS certified or able to obtain certification within the first 6 months
• Must agree to comply with specific security and confidentiality requirements of the Department and its business units

DESIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Experience executing full-cycle recruitments for a variety of classifications within a government agency
• Experience planning, managing, and executing special-cause recruitment programs
• Experience providing consultative guidance to hiring managers on recruitment strategy and selection methods
• Experience utilizing Workday to facilitate recruitment activities
• Experience providing administrative or process‑related support in a human resource setting
• Experience facilitating difficult conversations
• Experience applying critical thinking and analysis skills in new and unique situations
• HR experience in a unionized environment
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and logically express concepts, ideas, and conclusions on a variety of personnel-related topics, both orally and in writing
• LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System) certification is a plus!

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

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