Human Resources & Risk Management Director

Human Resources & Risk Management Director

Tillamook County, Oregon

Salary: $94,080 - $119,052

Tillamook County, located in northwest Oregon along the beautiful Oregon Coast, is a place of unparalleled natural beauty where the forest meets the Pacific Ocean, and where the warmth of tight-knit communities, local markets, and culinary and cultural opportunities create a welcoming atmosphere. Home to 27,748 residents and visited by 3.2 million visitors each year, the region is one of Oregon’s most diverse coastal destinations with its breathtaking coastline, lush forests, and pristine rivers. The County offers four adventure-filled seasons of world-class hiking, beachcombing, fishing, seafood harvesting, and surfing, along with many other recreational activities. The County is home to numerous famous attractions, including the Three Capes Scenic Loop, Oswald West State Park, North Coast Food Trail, and the Oregon Coast Scenic Railway. Tillamook is also the home of world-famous Tillamook Cheese, and the dairy, agricultural and fishing industries are major contributors to the local economy. Tillamook County residents enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with thriving communities, excellent schools, local healthcare, and a strong sense of community.

Tillamook County is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners who are elected to four-year staggered terms. The County operates with 19 departments on a 2024-2025 budget of $152,040,280, and has a workforce of approximately 260 employees, some of which are represented by two bargaining units.

Operating with 4 FTEs on a 2024-2025 budget of $774,050, the Human Resources Department is responsible for countywide recruitment, new employee orientation, administration of employee benefit programs, salary comparisons and adjustments, union and association contracts, maintenance and retention of personnel records, and performance reviews. The department is also responsible for employee training, terminations, unemployment claims, and provides general administration of County personnel information.

Working under the direction of, and reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Human Resources & Risk Management Director serves as the department head of the Human Resources Department and performs strategic and operational duties in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating countywide programs in areas of employee recruitment, benefits, position classification and compensation, performance management, collective bargaining and labor relations, workers’ compensation, personnel management, policy development and interpretation, and record keeping. The Director also serves as a staff advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer, Board of Commissioners and other elected officials and department heads. The Director is a full-time, onsite position at the County.

Education & Experience: A bachelor's degree with major coursework in human resources management, labor relations, or a related field and ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience that demonstrates competency in operational and strategic human resources management, including policy development/administration, employee benefits, labor relations, and grievance arbitration is required. Five (5) years of experience must include management and/or supervisory experience. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is preferred. A master’s degree in human resource management is preferred.

For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. Tillamook County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by February 3, 2025. (Applications reviewed as submitted. Open until filled.)

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