"Benefits and Absence Partner"

Benefits and Absence Partner

Company: Portland Community College

Job Location: Portland, 97280-0990

Category: Human Resources

Type: Full-Time

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community. While serving this community, PCC offers employment to individuals residing in the states of Oregon and Washington.

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward. We also strive to ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

The PCC Total Rewards team is seeking a Benefits Partner to join our team.

The Benefits Partner contributes to the implementation of PCC's comprehensive benefits and leaves programs as a member of the Total Rewards team. This includes coordinating benefits services and offerings, providing support to a diverse workforce around programs and offerings, and ensuring benefits programs are compliant with related laws and policies. Day-to-day responsibilities focus on processing a variety of complex forms, ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; providing technical guidance and expertise to employees, and other duties as assigned.

The incumbent will be part of a strong team providing excellent customer service to our internal and external clients, and collaborates with other People, Strategy, Equity and Culture Division staff on complex benefits related issues.

See the full classification description here: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/benefits-and-absence-partner/

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience working in a Benefits and/or Absence specific Human Resource position

Success Criteria

• Exceptional customer service skills including the ability to understand needs and challenges, explore potential options, respond with empathy, and tailor support and resources to best support the needs of the situation.
• Good organization, follow through and time management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority while professionally maintaining composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and levels in an organization.
• Outstanding attention to detail to review, process, and provide information with accuracy, consistency, and in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Understanding of protected health information confidentiality regulations, ability to communicate confidentially and maintain confidential records.

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Position Grade Confidential HH

Employment Type Full time

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

• 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
• Oregon PERS contribution - 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
• Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement
• 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
• Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
• Conference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
• Generous Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Management and Confidential Employee Handbook
  • 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month
  • 1 day of sick leave per month
  • 12 paid holidays
  • PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
  • 24 hours of personal leave per year

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

Minimum $68,016 to range midpoint of $83,318. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.