What are the responsibilities and job description for the People Director - People Strategy, Equity, and Culture Division position at Portland Community College?
The People Director is a strategic member of the People Equity Strategy and Culture management team who contributes to the strategy and goals of the college to drive vision and purpose in finding collaborative solutions that lead to employee success. This position also serves as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the college.
The successful incumbent will require extensive experience in, and the ability to successfully navigate in, a union environment or other highly regulated environment (including the ability to consistently interpret and communicate the intent behind Collective Bargaining Agreements and Memoranda of Agreements). They will also require the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality to build trust and have appropriate empathy when dealing with sensitive and complex issues. As the leader of PCC’s People Team, the People Director will need the demonstrated ability to provide leadership for conducting comprehensive investigations using confidential, neutral practices, including the ability to interpret investigations and make decisions through an equity and trauma-informed lens.
We are looking for a People Director with a very strong background in Employee Relations, who demonstrates a broad knowledge of state and federal employment laws such as FMLA, OFLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, USERRA, Title IX and Civil Rights.
As PCC’s People Director, you will use your strong communication, leadership and consulting skills to direct the college's employee relations work to ensure that the college is in compliance with state and federal laws. You will lead the team that supports staff at all levels to grow and develop in alignment with personal and college goals. You will apply your problem-solving, analytical skills, and abilities to investigate issues and prioritize critical duties and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
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.
Knowledge / Expertise
Demonstrated ability to use knowledge of employment law and best practices to coach and mentor professionals for investigations, compliance with laws, and appropriate actions/response- s Skill in mediation, conflict resolution, constructive dialogu
- e Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Title IX, and the Title IX Investigatory process. This position acts as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the College
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Leadership
- s Demonstrated leadership experience fostering and encouraging a culture of belonging, justice, equity and inclusion, collaboration and teamwork, including the ability to guide other leaders in nurturing these skill
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Approach
Working in ambiguity and complexity; demonstrated ability to decipher rules and processes, and to shepherd stakeholders at all levels (including in a union or other highly regulated environment
- ) Ability to find creative ways to address concerns or issues within established parameters with appropriate ris
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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, Organizational Development, or related discipline (NOTE: Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.- ) Five years progressively responsible professional experience in employee relations, labor relations, or a related discipline, includin
- g Two years of supervisory experience (including responsibility for hiring, performance management, and termination
- ) Experience must include responsibility for civil rights complianc
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Preferred Qualifications
- Strong background in employment law/compliance (preferably in a higher education setting)
- Experience managing/supervising/leading a team dealing with highly sensitive and complex employee matters
- Demonstrated working knowledge of HR systems and the ability to learn and maintain strong knowledge of internal policies, procedures, systems, and resources
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.
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.
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.
Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.
Special Conditions for this position:
This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Campus Security Authorities must immediately report Clery Act crimes that occurred on Portland Community College’s Clery geography on the Crime Incident Report (CIRTrac™) located on the Department of Public Safety’s Clery Act compliance webpage. Following entry of a report on CIRTrac™ PCC’s Clery Specialist will (1) analyze the report for issuance of a timely warning or emergency notification; and (2) will determine if the report should be included in the annual statistical disclosures. The Clery Specialist shall annually assign CSAs online Clery Act training to ensure they are provided proper training to fulfill their reporting responsibilities required by the Clery Act and PCC’s Clery Act policy.
Salary : $125,391 - $181,819
