Assistant Director - Human Resources

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. The City of Eugene is 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 of Eugene’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.

• 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!

See our job posting for more information and to apply.