HR CONSULTANT II or HR CONSULTANT IIi

Human Resources Department

Consultant II

Grade:   76 (Exempt)

Starting Salary: $44,844 – $56,591

Full Salary Range: $44,844 – $68,338

Consultant III

Grade:   78 (Exempt)

Starting Salary: $58,146 – $74,112

Full Salary Range: $58,146 – $90,077

LOCATION:     Currently - Port of Portland, 121 NW Everett Street, Portland

                        (Office move is scheduled for April 2010)

                        Beginning April 2010 – Portland International Airport

HOURS:           Generally, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

§  Act as primary contact to Port management and staff on compensation questions/concerns/issues related to the administrative program to include base salary, incentive plan, and performance management administration. 

§  Conduct analysis of survey data, develop and present recommendations for classification and/or grade alignment consistent with the Port’s stated program commitments and business context.  Responsible for the hands-on management of the Administrative Annual Review, ensuring the process and associated events flow without problems. 

§  Review and approve transfers, promotions, and temporary assignments.  Conduct periodic compensation related reviews for internal equity, determine FLSA status of jobs and conduct related regulatory audits.  Develop and provide routine reporting on all associated compensation programs.

§  Responsible for the Port’s library of compensation salary surveys. Verify match information with managers, as needed, to ensure appropriate submission of Port data.  Compile information for input to our on-going survey set, in addition to reviewing and responding to a high level of ad hoc requests for data from outside organizations. 

§  Provide analysis support to the benefits function.  Complete benefit audits and studies in order to maintain regulatory compliance and assure up to date business processes are being utilized.  Research benefit plan design best practices and make recommendations for future changes.  Prepare benefit related reports for management decision making.

§  Responsible for design and administration of the Port’s Employee Recognition Programs.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Demonstrated ability to deliver support to all levels of management regarding compensation programs.  Conduct analysis, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations within established program parameters

§  Excellent oral and communication skills, including documentation of program and systems-related issues and delivering training.

§  Demonstrated proficiency in working with IT systems and reports for administering and managing program components

§  Demonstrated ability to respond to multiple demands, prioritizing work to ensure timely delivery of services or renegotiation of due dates.

§  Advanced knowledge of: MS Excel for data management and manipulation, including experience creating pivot tables and v-lookups.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

§  Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field (preferred).

§  Consultant II: Two to four years progressively-more-responsible compensation experience directly related to the accountabilities of the position (required). 

§  Consultant III: Five to eight years progressively-more-responsible compensation experience directly related to the accountabilities of the position (required). 

§  Experience with benefit program design and administration (preferred), or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

§  Ability to work successfully with limited direction and oversight.

§  Advanced oral and written communication skills.

§  Able to prepare and present effective presentations to various audiences.

§  Advanced computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required. 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

§  CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) credential preferred. 

§  PHR/SPHR certification a plus.

Application materials are available on our web site, www.portofportland.com, and at 7^th floor reception in the Port of Portland building, located at 121 NW Everett Street.  You may also call 503-944-7400 to request that an application be mailed to you.   Applications received after February 24, 2010 may not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

1. Plan, direct, implement and administer employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Family Medical Leave Act, Oregon Medical Leave Act and related policies.
   
2. Responsible for implementation, communication and administration of benefit plans and programs to employees and retirees. Confer with HR management concerning program structure and expenses. Evaluate services, coverage and options available to recommend programs that best serve the needs of Agency based on analysis of benefits experience for cost-control and risk-assessment factors. Manage the employee benefits data in Oracle Advance Benefit system.
   
3. Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits, and report necessary or suggested changes to management.
   
4. Develop and maintain procedures, review and distribute government mandated disclosures or revisions, and provide policy interpretation on benefit questions. Responsible for benefits inquiries, issues and problem resolution related to access or payment of benefits and benefit complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution.
   
5. Coordinate the collection, review and transfer of data to external vendors, plan providers, auditors and consultants.
   
6. Administer self insured, self administered permanent disability plan for union employees. In consultation with managers and health care professionals evaluate and implement return-to-work, long-term disability eligibility and related responses for disabled employees. Coordinate non-union long-term disability program with third party administrator.
   
7. Responsible for management and oversight of third party administrator for the administration of FMLA/OFLA. Oversee internal coordination between vendor, employees and management to assess and resolve complex FMLA/OFLA issues.
   
8. Develop, recommend, and monitor budget allocations for employee benefits.
   
9. Directly supervise and coach assigned staff. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, discipline and conflict resolution 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, human resources or related field.
  
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in benefits management and administration in fully insured, self insured and self administered plans, including supervision of staff.
  
• Significant experience with HRIS enterprise-wide system such as Oracle, SAP, etc. Functional experience in Oracle 11 i.e. Business Suites and Oracle Advanced Benefits preferred
  
• Any equivalent combination experience and training.
  

1. Application Review
   
2. Resume / Cover Letter
   
3. Supplemental Test
   
4. Background Check
   
5. Reference & Degree Verification