Independent Contractor Pool - Local Government Personnel Services (LGPS) - Human Resources Services

ABOUT US

Founded in 1945, the Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) is one of the oldest councils of governments, enhancing public services in Lane County and beyond. Governed by a Board of Directors, LCOG partners with local governments and special districts in GIS Planning, Personnel Management, Transportation, and Senior and Disability Services. Located in Eugene, LCOG benefits from the city's vibrant university, nightlife, and recreational opportunities.

The Local Government Personnel Institute (LGPI), established in 1971 by the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) and the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC), provided Human Resources and Labor Relations assistance across Oregon. LGPI's services have since transitioned to LCOG, now operating as Local Government Personnel Services (LGPS).

Under LCOG's umbrella, LGPS continues LGPI's mission, offering essential HR and Labor Relations support to local governments statewide and ensuring these services remain accessible, effective, and responsive to the needs of Oregon's public agencies.

About the LGPS HR Consultant Pool

LCOG is expanding its Senior HR Consultant Pool to include experienced professionals who can provide strategic, executive-level HR consulting and interim management services to Oregon local governments.

Consultants in this pool may be engaged on a project or interim basis to support agencies in areas such as:

• Interim HR Director or HR Manager services
• Executive and senior-level recruitments
• Classification and compensation studies
• Employee relations consultation
• Organizational assessments and process improvement
• Policy and procedure review and development
• Strategic HR planning and leadership coaching

Assignments may be in-person, remote, or hybrid, depending on the client's needs and project scope.

Why Join the LGPS HR Consultant Pool?

This pool is ideal for seasoned HR professionals seeking flexible, high-impact consulting opportunities with Oregon's public agencies. LGPS projects offer the chance to engage in meaningful public service, leverage executive expertise, and maintain professional autonomy while working alongside local government leaders statewide.

Consultants are engaged on an as-needed basis and may be considered for future, ongoing partnerships or project expansions.

Position Summary

• DIVISION: Government Services
• SUPERVISOR: Local Government Personnel Services (LGPS) Program Manager
• EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Independent Contractor
• POSITION PURPOSE: This independent contract position, with varied part-time hours, will provide project-based work in the areas of Human Resources consultation, classification/compensation studies, executive recruitment, executive 360 evaluations (focused on local government-based and nonprofit clients). The work is highly independent and requires professional level representation of self and organization.
• HOURLY RATE: to be negotiated based on project requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• At least five years of progressively responsible human resources experience or reasonably equivalent skills, qualifications, training, and experience that provide the requisite competencies within human resources at a senior leadership level.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: executive or management HR consulting, employee and labor relations, compensation analysis, classification studies, or executive recruitment.
• Proven experience advising executive leadership and governing bodies in the public sector.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, organizational development, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred and may substitute for up to two years of required experience.

Certifications

• Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, IPMA-SCP, or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as an interim HR or Administrative Services Director.
• Strong project management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with Oregon public-sector employment laws and collective bargaining environments.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

1. Complete the online application at .

2. Note specific areas of expertise and interest.

What's Next?

Applications will remain on file in the LGPS Independent Contractor Pool. As projects arise, hiring managers will review applications and contact candidates whose qualifications align with project needs. Qualified individuals will be contacted directly to discuss available opportunities.