Human Resource / Employee Relations Representative

Human Resource / Employee Relations Representative

Requisition ID req1329 Department Human Resources Management Campus DC-Downtown Center Employment Type Administrative-Full Time Best Consideration Date 8/24/2022 Position Summary

The HR Business Partner is a strategic member of the PCC management team who contributes to the goals of the college to drive vision and purpose in finding collaborative solutions that lead to student and employee success. You will use your strong communication, leadership and consulting skills to mentor, coach and advise staff at all levels to grow and develop in alignment with personal and business goals. You will apply your problem solving and analytical skills and abilities to investigate issues and prioritize critical duties and assignments in a fast paced environment.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/hr-rep/

Candidate Profile

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Ability to foster and encourage a culture of diversity and inclusion, collaboration and teamwork;
• Experience in, and the ability to successfully navigate in, a union environment or other highly regulated environment. You will have the ability to consistently interpret, communicate and implement Collective Bargaining Agreements and Memoranda of Agreements;
• Comprehensive investigatory experience using confidential, neutral practices; contemporary processes; and an equity, trauma informed lens;
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality to build trust and have appropriate empathy when dealing with sensitive and complex issues and the capability to listen for underlying messages and subtext and intent;
• Working knowledge of HR systems and the ability to learn and maintain strong knowledge of internal policies, procedures, systems, and resources to offer quick and accurate assistance to employees at all levels. The ability to find creative ways to address concerns or issues within established parameters with appropriate risk;
• Ability to research, resolve, and respond to inquiries that cover a multitude of topics; and
• Demonstrated examples of advancing equitable practices through influencing leadership and managers within current policies

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field (NOTE: Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.)
• Five years of recent professional human resources experience at the senior level, which includes broad generalist experience in the development and delivery of comprehensive Human Resources services, and which includes
• At least two years of experience conducting employee and labor relations activities

Position Grade K Starting Salary Expectations Minimum $74,813 to range midpoint of $91,646. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Position Grade Salary Range $74813 to $108478 Annual Salary FTE 1 PCC Benefits

PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.





PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. After one year of management or confidential service, PCC also provides a 2% contribution to a 403(b) account for eligible management and confidential personnel. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.

Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions.

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
- 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month
- 1 day of sick leave per month
- 11 holidays
- 3 additional personal leave days per year



View a complete list of PCC benefits .

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Work is generally performed in an office environment, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Frequent reaching, sitting, walking, and standing may be required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job. Incumbents are required to work and maintain offices at more than one location. Frequent travel within the college district is required. Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend work may be required. Background Check Required Yes

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.