Human Resources Director

Kimberly Casey with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to lead both the strategic and day-to-day HR function for a complex, mission-driven non-profit organization in Eugene, Oregon. This role partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, payroll oversight, and talent development.

This senior leader will have four direct reports, and one indirect report and will be responsible for HR oversight for a multi-entity, multi-location organization with 600+ employees. The successful candidate will bring a steady leadership presence, sound judgment, and a practical approach to building consistent HR practices that support employees and organizational goals.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• 401K with match
• Health insurance- HMO and PPO plan options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off: Sick leave 40 hours + 2 weeks vacation (Eligible immediately, increases to 88 hours after a year)
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization’s human resources strategy and align HR priorities with broader operational and long-range business objectives.
• Provide guidance and resolution on sensitive employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, corrective action, and risk mitigation.
• Standardize HR policies, programs, and practices across multiple sites to promote consistency, fairness, and compliance.
• Partner with leaders to improve hiring, retention, succession planning, and overall workforce effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee payroll-related processes to help ensure accurate, timely, and compliant compensation administration.
• Advise and coach managers on performance management, employee development, policy application, and leadership effectiveness.
• Monitor employment law requirements and internal HR controls to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and organizational standards.
• Support organizational change efforts and help leaders navigate staffing challenges, workforce fluctuations, and evolving business needs.
• Contribute to the evaluation or implementation of HR and payroll systems, including platforms such as Paycom, when needed.
• Significant experience leading human resources at a director or senior leadership level within organizations of at least 100 employees; experience in larger, multi-site environments is strongly valued.
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, HR compliance, compensation and benefits administration, and payroll oversight.
• Demonstrated understanding of employment laws, workplace regulations, and HR best practices, with the ability to apply them effectively in daily operations.
• Ability to balance a people-focused leadership style with clear accountability, sound judgment, and consistent policy enforcement.
• Experience coaching managers, developing leaders, and supporting a culture of collaboration, growth, and internal advancement.
• Comfortable operating in high-volume settings with workforce complexity, staffing variability, and frequent employee relations activity.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and progressive HR leadership experience will also be considered.
• HR certification and familiarity with HRIS or payroll platforms such as Paycom are considered an advantage.