Director, HRBP in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Director, HRBP

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-40700
Position Category: Human Resources
Job Type: Unclassified Administrative
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Posting Salary Range: $136,635 - $232,253 per year with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday through Friday
Posting Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm plus occasional nights and weekends
HR Mission: Central Services
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is an internationally recognized leader in cancer research and care, powered by a historic $2 billion gift from Phil and Penny Knight. With a bold mission to revolutionize cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, we offer an environment where innovation thrives, collaboration is central, and your work can have a lasting impact. The institute cultivates a welcoming and supportive environment for caregivers, researchers, and support personnel. Knight affiliates subscribe to three guiding principles: we are bold, we are supportive, and we work as a connected team in our fight to end cancer as we know it. We¿d love for you to join us!

Function/Duties of Position

The Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted and collaborative advisor, providing a proactive, practical, and valued HR perspective in partnership with leadership. The Director, HRBP serves as the strategic partner to Knight Cancer Institute (KCI) ensuring alignment in support of attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent. The Director partners with leaders to develop and implement people strategies that foster an inclusive, high-performing, and service-oriented workplace. This individual possesses strong skills in building relationships, diagnosing issues, advising, influencing, and guiding all levels of management on the HR implications of business decisions related to aspects of people management and leadership.

The Director, HRBP drives and deploys programs and strategies for local talent management, development, compensation, performance management, and workplace that facilitate change and optimize the contribution and engagement level of employees. The Director, HRBP will utilize experience and analytics for evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiencies of HR programs and processes, while making recommendations for strategic changes. It is also responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of HR services to KCI by providing an innovative approach to organizational challenges and the ability to translate strategy into operating results.

The Director, HRBP provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for key human resources functions in support of KCI's mission, vision, and strategic priorities. This position works in partnership with OHSU Human Resources.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field or equivalent experience
• 6 years of HRBP experience, including 3 years of leadership experience; OR 3 years progressive leadership experience leading teams and programs
• Prior management experience growing teams
• Demonstrated experience and a passion for strong collaboration with others (People team COEs, cross-functional partners, HRBP peers, etc.)
• Ability to add value through change management; help pivot the culture and improve overall effectiveness of the business and teams
• Resilient in building relationships with the business executives, exerting pressure when pressure may be needed, but also choosing their priorities carefully
• Comfortable in ambiguity and can pull relevant components out of complex situations to connect the dots and make sound decisions - you know when to ask for help

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Academic healthcare industry experience is helpful but is not required
• Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Certified Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Additional Details

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
  • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 25 days a year of paid time off
• 8 days of sick time off
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Merit Increase
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

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