Assistant Human Resources Director (D61)

Job Summary Benton County is searching for an exceptional HR professional to join our team as Assistant Human Resources Director! Job Summary This position is responsible for operational oversight of recruitment, onboarding, affirmative action, protected leaves of absence, ADA, and HR office management.
The Assistant HR Director serves as project manager for HR initiatives and provides consultation to managers on complex employee and labor relations matters.
The incumbent assists the HR Director with employee engagement, developing and implementing personnel policies, strategic planning, labor contract negotiations, organizational development, and establishing and monitoring HR performance measures.
The Assistant HR Director may be designated to serve in the absence of the HR Director.
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UNDERFILL OPTION: The goal is to fill this position as a Director 1.
However, applicants who can meet the minimum qualifications for the Director 1 within one year or less of on-the-job training are encouraged to apply as "underfill" candidates.
Employees hired into the Assistant Human Resources Director position as an underfill will be hired as a Program Manager 3 underfill and then re-classified to the Director 1 upon passing trial service and meeting the minimum qualifications for that classification.
Director 1 – Range D61 – Salary $86,949 - $134,770 Program Manager 3 Underfill – Range C43 – Salary $73,054 - $109,579 Your Total Compensation/Benefits (Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
) Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance! 10 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium! Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account! Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.
e.
Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
Dependents up to age 26 are covered! Get ready for retirement.
Generous employer paid contributions! After 6 months of employment: The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS! The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs! 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Annual salary range of: Director 1 – Range D61 – Salary $86,949 - $134,770 Program Manager 3 Underfill – Range C43 – Salary $73,054 - $109,579 This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year.
An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
Have benefits questions? Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.
gov The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members.
Minimum Qualifications The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Director 1 (D61) Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
7 years progressively responsible human resources or related experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience.
Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward and discipline other employees.
Preference given to candidates demonstrating experience working in public sector environment, labor relations/collective bargaining, and current human resource certification: HRCI-SPHR, SH RM-SCP, IPMACP Program Manager 3 Underfill (C43) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
5 years of progressively responsible human resources or related experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward and discipline other employees.
Preference given to candidates demonstrating experience working in public sector environment, labor relations/collective bargaining, and current human resource certification: HRCI-SPHR, SH RM-SCP, IPMACP An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Special Requirements Please include a cover letter of no more than two pages.
Your cover letter should include specific examples of your experience relative to this position.
Applications received without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.
This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
Ideal Candidate Building strong team and organizational relationships Utilizing collaborative work and decision making styles in project management Applying breadth and depth of HR knowledge to achieve goals Labor relations and collective bargaining A strong public service orientation We value personal accountability, high ethical and professional standards, and a great sense of humor! Questions regarding this position can be directed to Tracy Martineau, Human Resources Director Benton County Human Resources Telephone: (541) 766-6389 tracy.
martineau@bentoncountyor.
gov Working & Living in Benton County Benton County (pop.
93,053; 679 sq.
mi.
) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop.
61,027) as the county seat.
Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859, the county is the state’s fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population.
Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city’s largest employer.
Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much treasured rural heritage.
The quality of life here is very high, a perfect blend of rural, urban, and small town living, with unlimited access to Oregon’s coveted outdoor lifestyle.
Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings.
Portland’s world-class urban amenities, major sports venues, and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north, and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south.
The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round, with easy access to the mountains, ocean, rivers, streams, and wilderness.
The Oregon Coast is an hour away.
Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon.
In addition to OSU, the Linn Benton Community College offers higher education.
The highly regarded Corvallis, Philomath, Alsea, and Monroe School Districts serve the county.
Benton County is a home-rule county with five elected officials: three county commissioners, a district attorney, and the County Sheriff.
To learn more about Benton County, please visit https://www.
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benton.
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us.
Working at Benton County Living in Benton County How to Apply To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire.
Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
Answer all supplemental questions.
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Additional information This is a FLSA exempt position.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application.
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 attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
Benton County 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 confirming authorization to work in the United States.
Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
Helpful links and contact information Learn more about Benton County Understanding the County Application Process Job Interest Cards webpage For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.
gov or by phone at 541-766-6081.