People Partner - People, Strategy, Equity, and Culture

As Oregon’s largest postsecondary institution and the 19th largest community college in the nation, PCC is committed to lifelong learning and transforming our culture through creating a sense of belonging and well-being for our employees and students. The People Partner is a partner with the PCC people team, and with the People Strategy, Equity and Culture team. This team is primarily responsible for working with managers and employees to support employee success. This is accomplished through transparent communication; collaborative problem-solving; working with labor relations, total rewards, talent acquisition and application of the agreements; and, response and resolution to grievances and union inquiries.

You will apply your problem solving and analytical skills and abilities to support Senior People Partners in working with supervisors to manage issues and improve work environment and employee performance. In a recently restructured People Strategy, Equity and Culture department, you will contribute to the growth and refinement of the People Team.

See the classification description for additional information:

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.

• Ability to resolve problems or issues routine in nature regarding performance, conduct, workplace conflict, and cultural questions by gathering and assessing information, seeking input, and using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, values, and regulations.
• Supports Sr. ADA Partner and Sr. People Partners with investigations into issues of discrimination and harassment, including administrative support and recommending comprehensive remedies and preventive measures.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in de-escalation, managing difficult conversations, navigating conflict resolution conversations, and influencing decisions without direct decision-making authority.
• Demonstrates cultural competence while navigating large complex organizations with a focus on long-term DEI strategies in support of PCC’s diverse employee population.
• Coordination of employee assessment process while integrating Belonging, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (B-JEDI) principles.
• Ability to research and analyze data to identify trends. Provides administrative support related to employee assessments, adjunct faculty, and casual hours reporting to support People team and College initiatives and functions.

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 Human Resources, Business or other relevant discipline (relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis).

Two years human resources, employee relations or related human resources function experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in a union environment with employees ranging from entry level through senior management.
• Certification through SHRM or HRCI or other professional organization
• Demonstrated experience communicating with managers and employees to investigate workplace concerns, and providing options for resolution and/or restoration.

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.

View a complete list of PCC benefits.