Lead with Purpose. Inspire Wellbeing. Drive Strategic Success.
If you are a visionary leader who values inclusion, thrives on new challenges, and is passionate about creating a culture of wellbeing and shared success, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to help guide our Employee Resource Center programs with creativity and strategic insight. As Assistant Director, you will support the division director in organizational efforts to advance the City’s strategic plan and have direct responsibility for leading and supporting a multifunctional team in implementing systems and processes spanning across all functional areas of the Employee Resource Center.
Your leadership will champion our core values:
- Employee Wellbeing & Growth – Co-create a workplace where employees thrive and feel secure, supported, and empowered to develop, grow and contribute.
- Trust & Confidence – Build lasting trust through authentic relationships, responsive service and a culture of mutual respect.
- Strategic Partnership & Excellence – Thoughtful, knowledgeable strategic partners who deliver efficient, high-quality solutions that move the organization forward.
Why Join Us?
- For the 13th year in a row, the City of Eugene has ranked among Oregon’s Top Ten Healthiest Employers (Portland Business Journal).
- We believe in collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
- You’ll help us build a culture of wellbeing and inclusion that attracts and retains top talent.
What We're Looking For:
- A strategic thinker who can balance vision with operational excellence.
- A leader who values employee wellbeing and engagement and understands the impact of both on employee retention and satisfaction.
- Someone who thrives on new challenges and is skilled at finding collaborative solutions.
If you’re ready to make an impact and help us continue our journey toward a thriving workplace culture, we want to hear from you!
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
Five years of management responsibilities in human resources related fields including experience in at least three of the following disciplines: recruitment and selection, performance and development, employee relations, classification and compensation, employee benefits, workers' compensation, and state and federal leaves administration. Two of the five years of experience are to include supervisory experience.
Education
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the area of human resources, organizational development, business or public administration, or a closely related field.
Certification
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or related certification preferred.
License
Valid Oregon driver’s license or, the ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).
Background
Must pass a criminal background check.
Salary: $121,888.00 - $164,548.80 Annually
Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits.
Closing Date: 1/19/2026 5: 15 PM Pacific
Application Deadline: Monday, January 19, 2025, at 5 p.m. P.T.
Accepting Online Applications Only
*A cover letter must be attached.
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City of Eugene
Jan 07, 2026