Located on the Central Oregon Pacific Coast, the City of Newport, Oregon, is a beautiful coastal city with practically perfect weather and the largest fishing fleet in the state. A warm community of 11,983 people live here, enjoying the City’s active arts and science communities, miles of sandy beaches and vibrant sea life, and activities like hiking, fishing, and crabbing. With so much to see and explore, it’s no wonder Newport is growing.
The City of Newport is seeking a seasoned HR professional and a confident, collaborative leader to serve as its next Human Resources Director. As a key advisor and respected strategic partner to the Leadership Team, the new HR Director will play a critical role in working with each department to shape the City’s workforce. They will be an effective, candid communicator bringing empathy, respect, and an appropriate sense of humor to their interactions. A willingness to listen, problem solve and commit to fostering open dialogue will be essential to their success. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of employment and labor laws, ordinances, and regulations governing municipal HR operations. They will have a future focus on seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and utilizing technology to streamline processes.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, public administration, or a related field, plus five (5) years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including two (2) years of supervisory or management responsibility. Human Resources experience with a municipality is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential function of the job will be considered.
Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license at the time of hire. A Professional Human Resource (PHR) or Society of Human Resources Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) is preferred. A Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) or Society of Human Resources-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) is preferred. Familiarity with collective bargaining contracts is a plus.
The City of Newport offers a competitive salary range of $100,776-$123,360, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Please apply online
Debra Stapleton, Senior Vice President
602-206-3536
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