Deputy HR Administrator

Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for shaping impactful HR policies and advancing public sector labor relations? Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a dedicated Deputy Human Resources Administrator to drive our mission of positive human development and juvenile justice reform. This critical role is responsible for directing and managing the day-to-day operations of human resource management and personnel administration across the agency. You will play a key role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive HR strategies that align with OYA’s goals and mission.

As the Deputy Human Resources Administrator, you will lead a team of Senior HR Analysts, delivering high-quality and professional HR services while upholding our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. You will provide expert guidance in navigating the complexities of labor relations, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and workplace investigations. Additionally, you will participate in the development and implementation of statewide programmatic and public policy changes, directly impacting the juvenile justice system in Oregon.

This position requires a leader who possesses strong strategic leadership and business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to foster a culture of growth, development, and positive change. You will be instrumental in driving OYA’s strategic goals, supporting managers, and navigating a union environment within a large organization. Your expertise in conflict resolution, dispute mediation, and risk management will be essential in addressing complex and sensitive situations.

If you are a courageous and effective leader with a commitment to ethical practices, an inclusive mindset, and the ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization and employees, we encourage you to apply and make a transformative impact on the lives of youth across Oregon.

Additional Information:

• For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please click here.
• Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a flexible remote work schedule, and you will be required to come into the office several days a week. Employees may be required to be in the office more frequently in response to business needs. Remote work is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

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• We may use this recruitment to fill future vacancies.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:

• 1st Round Interviews scheduled for October 23-24, 2024 (virtual interview)
• 2nd Round Interviews scheduled for October 30, 2024 (possible in-person interview)
• possible 3rd round interviews: TBD

ABOUT OYA

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!  People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

**Would you like to learn more about this position and OYA? Join us on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 between 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for OYA Career Chats.

Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats!

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

Discover more about working in Oregon state government by clicking here.

What You Need To Qualify:

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR
• three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in public sector labor relations and human resources laws, regulations, principles, and practices, supporting managers and navigating a union environment within a large organization, including experience with workplace investigations and dispute resolution.
• Courageous and effective leader and advancer of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strong strategic leadership management, and business acumen skills.
• The ability to manage and develop people while fostering a culture of growth/development and positive change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills encouraging open lines of communication and partnership.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Desired Attributes: If you have these qualities, let us know. It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Success in fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment
• Strongly endorses ethical practices, cultivating an environment where trust and confidence thrive
• A growth mindset with the ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills – including conflict resolution, mediation skills, and experience
• Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to understand and diplomatically manage situations that are complex and uncertain
• Ability to perceive the incoming challenges and mitigate risk
• Ability to approach situations inclusively through collaboration and teamwork

How to apply:

• Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills, experience (both lived and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position, including how you meet the minimum qualifications and any/all desired attributes.

• Submit a comprehensive application or upload a detailed resume, including dates of employment and descriptions of duties/responsibilities for each position.

• COVER LETTTER REQUIRED: Describe your experiences, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the desired attributes of the position, and explain why you are the best fit for this role. Limit your cover letter to no more than 3 pages and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility.

• Complete the questionnaire.

• Following the submission of your application, promptly respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. If you're an employee, these tasks will be in your Workday inbox.

• Veterans may receive preference; indicate your veteran status if applicable. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference.

​Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a cover letter as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.

More Information:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities.  In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards. 

All OYA employees are required to submit to a two-step TB test to establish a TB free "base line." If offered employment and you accept, OYA will offer you the TB testing, and if you refuse, OYA will require the necessary documentation from your personal health care provider as a condition of employment.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

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. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

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