HR Analytics and Systems Analyst

HR Analytics and Systems Analyst

Your Role: Our HR Analytics and Systems Analyst role will partner with all areas of HR to identify, develop, and track key metrics that support department and business goals. Additionally, this role will support HR systems through testing, configuration, and implementation of new systems.

From the Hiring Manager: At the Port of Portland, our people power the movement of goods, ideas, and opportunity across the region. In this Analyst role, you will get the opportunity to participate in a once-in-a-generation transformation-implementing a new ERP system and building the foundation for how we understand and use people data. Your work will turn information into insight, helping leaders make better decisions and employees thrive. It's a chance to combine innovation and purpose-to create an HR future as dynamic and forward-looking as the Port itself.

Data Strategy & Insights:

• Partner with HR leaders and stakeholders to define, track, and refine key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics across all HR disciplines (e.g., talent acquisition, organizational development and learning, labor relations, payroll, benefits, and compensation).
• Translate complex datasets into actionable insights and executive-ready dashboards.
• Identify trends, themes, and opportunities through thoughtful analysis of HR data.

System Implementation and Data Flow:

• Collaborate with HRIS on the successful implementation of an ERP, including data migration,
• mapping, validation, and user acceptance testing.
• Act as the backup for existing HR systems by troubleshooting issues, assisting users, and
• configuring as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on how HR data flows across systems and processes, ensuring
• data integrity and consistency.

Full job description available upon request.

Education and Experience required for this role.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business analytics, statistics, or related field.(desired, not required)
• Experience: 5 or more years' experience in HR Analytics, data analysis, or related role with at least 1 year of experience supporting or participating in an ERP implementation (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, etc.) or ERP configuration experience.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities

• Advanced skills in the following areas:
  1. HR Domains and metrics
  2. Statistical analysis
  3. Data modeling
  4. Power BI and Excel
  5. Building dashboards
  6. Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Working Conditions

We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that combines work-life balance with team collaboration. You'll be in the office Tuesday through Thursday to engage with colleagues and support our business lines, with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

Compensation

Our organization adheres to established salary ranges for each position to ensure equitable pay practices. However, final offers are determined based on various factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity.

Selection Process: (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of the education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources in November.

2 . A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.

3 . Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation at the end of November. Panel Interviews will be held afterward.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.