HR Analytics and Systems Analyst bei Port of Portland

About the Department

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.

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Other Qualifications

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.