About this role
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)
Job Description:
Oregon Housing & Community Services
Human Resources Deputy Director
[Human Resources Manager 2]
Hybrid – Salem, OR
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) 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 and apply for the Human Resources Deputy Director position today!
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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 maximum) will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The person in this position will serve as the HR Deputy Director and provide leadership, management, and supervision to administer the Human Resources team. This position serves as an advisor to the HR Director and Agency leadership. This position also provides HR services in alignment with strategic human resource management, ensures the efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations of the workforce, and provides an atmosphere that fosters a productive, diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience (8 to 10 years preferred).
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Three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
For a copy of the Position Description please contact: [email protected]
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DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:
- Experience includes 8–10 years of practical, hands‑on human resources experience.
- At least five years at management level direction HR teams and advancing organizational HR strategy.
- Experience in labor relations, collective bargaining and contract administration.
- Background as a Senior HR Policy Advisor to executive leadership and program managers on strategic planning, policy direction compliance and workforce management.
- Current knowledge of employee laws and HR best practices.
- Background in classification, compensation, talent acquisition and HR information technology
- Knowledge of State and Federal employment laws and regulations.
- Ability to manage HR budget and monitor expenditures.
- Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices in the workplace.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!
- A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.
- An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.
- Generous benefits package (https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Benefits.aspx) including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan ( PERS (https://www.oregon.gov/PERS/Pages/index.aspx) ).
- The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the Pay Equity (https://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx) website for more information.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
*These dates are approximate and may change. *
- Recruitment Closes: 10/14/26
- Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going
- Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going
- 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 10/19/26
- 2nd Round of Interviews: Week of 10/26/26
- Final Interview: Week of 11/02/26
- Anticipated Start Date: 12/07/26
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APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS
- Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
- External applicants : View this application instructional video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrcLxShEoao) . A PDF is also available by clicking here (https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/Documents/Recruiting_ExternalCandidateApplication.pdf) .
- REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date Resume . Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.
- REQUIRED: Attach a Cover Letter (2 page maximum) that demonstrates how you meet the “Desired Attributes” for this position.
- A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.
If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at: [email protected]
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WHO WE ARE
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon’s housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate incomes. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
OHCS is placing greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the Statewide Housing Plan . The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.
OHCS released its Building Oregon's Future: 2023 Annual Report to update the agency’s significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.
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To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website: https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
This position is with the Human Resource section of OHCS and is a part of the Director’s Office Division. The Human Resources section provides agency-wide consultation and oversight for all aspects of personnel administration, human resource programs, organizational development, and strategic workforce planning.
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WANT TO KNOW MORE? LET US HELP YOU!
· If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to [email protected] and include the job requisition number.
· 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%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
· Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it may not be available to view after the job closes.
· Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
· Work Authorization : Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form containing authorization to work in the United States. OHCS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
· Veteran’s Preference : Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources . NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
· The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
APPENDIX
Emails
Links
· Application Instructional PDF
· Application Instructional Video
· Benefits Information
· Classification and Compensation Page
· OHCS Website
· Oregon’s Statewide Housing Plan – Halfway Progress Report
· Oregon’s Statewide Housing Plan – Full Plan
· Pay Equity
· Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
· Veterans Resources