Initial Posting Date:
03/06/2026Application Deadline:
03/22/2026Agency:
Department of Administrative ServicesSalary Range:
$8,299 - $12,835Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Senior State HR Investigations ConsultantJob Description:
Now Hiring! Senior State HR Investigations Consultant (Consultant Advisor 1)
As the Senior State HR Investigations Consultant for the Chief Human Resources Office (CHRO), you are a leading human resource expert, providing comprehensive advice, guidance, and assistance to State HR professionals on highly complex human resource investigations in state government. The Senior State HR Investigations Consultant conducts comprehensive ongoing evaluations and maintenance of enterprise-wide HR investigation practices in alignment with the Chief Human Resources Officer, DAS Director and Governor initiatives.
You will serve as a vital expert, developing and delivering training programs, providing strategic consultation to agency leadership on highly complex workplace investigations, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and best practices. Most importantly you are responsible for overseeing complex and sensitive investigations involving allegations of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and other workplace issues while maintaining confidentiality and integrity of investigative processes.
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What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
Seven years of executive-level policy development or foundational experience in human resources, including workforce investigations and human resource management principles and practices; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Attributes:
Extensive experience conducting and overseeing complex and high-risk workplace investigations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to approach all interactions with a high degree of professionalism, even under sensitive/difficult or politically sensitive circumstances.
Demonstrated knowledge of HR principles to determine the appropriate investigative approach, methodology, and course of action.
Demonstrated ability to navigate statewide organizational dynamics and build collaborative relationships with government officials, agency directors, attorneys, and HR leaders, using diplomacy and sound judgment.
Demonstrated ability to analyze investigative data to identify trends, root causes, and areas of concern, and implement large‑scale corrective actions.
Possess communication skills with ability to meet customer service priorities and expectations of the work unit, written and verbal.
All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
Application Details and Instructions
Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.
The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
This announcement is for 1 (one), full-time, permanent, Management Service, Senior State HR Investigations Consultant (Consultant Advisor 1) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The DAS Team strives to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance and innovation. If you are ready to work with a great group of HR professionals, please consider joining our team. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.
Additional benefits include:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
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This position is eligible for hybrid work, terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.
Additional Details
Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides or provide an acceptable alternate mode of transportation.
Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.
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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.