Job Description

Summary The Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations serves as the university’s chief human resources officer, providing strategic and operational leadership for all human resources functions at Eastern Oregon University. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, this position is responsible for advancing a workplace culture grounded in equity, respect, accountability, and engagement, while ensuring compliance with all applicable multi state employment and labor laws.


This role leads all aspects of employee and labor relations, including serving as the university’s lead negotiator in faculty collective bargaining, and provides expert guidance to senior leadership on complex personnel matters, organizational effectiveness, and workforce strategy.

The Director takes a proactive, people-centered approach to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, supporting employees, superviso...