Posted: 8/5/26
Salary: $29.50- $58.41/hour (Grade 12-17; annual salary approximately $61,360 - $121,492)
Location: Newberg, OR

 

Position Information:

Are you an organized, people-focused HR professional who enjoys making a positive difference? Join our team at Chehalem Park & Recreation District as the organization’s HR Director and help support the employees who provide exceptional parks, recreation, and community services. You will become part of a collaborative and welcoming team in the heart of Oregon’s beautiful wine country. We offer fully paid employee health benefits, outstanding employee perks, meaningful work, and the opportunity to grow your HR career in a supportive public-service environment. Bring your HR skills, positive energy, and commitment to excellent service—and build a rewarding career with a team that values its employees and the community it serves. Job Summary: The HR Director performs a wide range of professional and technical duties related to human resources functions in support of the District’s employees and operations while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience: 

• Experience managing benefits programs including, but not limited to, healthcare and 401(k) plans.
• Possess active SHRM-, SPHR, or PSHRA certification.
• Director I
• 5 or more years of professional experience in human resources within a local government setting.
• 5 or more years of experience administering a human resources information system in a local government setting.
• 5 or more years of experience administering a payroll information system including but not limited to Paychex or ADP.
• Director II
• 9 or more years of professional experience in human resources within a local government setting.
• 9 or more years of experience administering a human resources information system in a local government setting.
• 9 or more years of experience administering a payroll information system including but not limited to Paychex or ADP.

 

How to Apply:

Submit applications to Clay Downing at cdowning@cprdnewberg.org or drop off at the Administration Offices located at 125 S. Elliott Rd, Newberg OR 97132. Applications are available online at cprdnewberg.org and in person at the Administration Offices. This position is subject to a background check after a conditional offer is made, in accordance with Oregon’s Fair Chance Hiring Laws.