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Portland General Electric

Senior Manager, HR Strategy and Operations

Portland General Electric, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


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Summary

1) Drives the strategy, mission, vision, values, and all planning components for HR. Acts as the chief of staff, ensuring HR is thinking strategically as well as meeting all our goals.

2) Leads and manages several functional areas:

a. HR Strategy, Planning, Reporting and Metrics

b. HR Connect (HR Services)

c. Employee Experience / Process Improvements

d. HR Communications

e. HR Technology

Career Level Summary

Senior Manager, Human Resource Operations 6955 / Chief of Staff Function

Grade 10

Career Level: M3 Senior Manager

Provides leadership to managers and professional associates

Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams

Develops departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities

Decision-making is guided by department/district objectives

Key Responsibilities:

Manage HR Strategy & Program Planning

Develops the overall HR strategy, vision, mission and values in collaboration with the Senior Director, HR Strategy, Total Rewards and Operations, VP of HR, and the senior leadership team.

Leads a team that cultivates a continuous improvement organization focused on streamlining processes and advancing technologies while promoting a culture of customer service

Drives HR strategies that build capability, achieve strategic objectives, and deliver best practices.

Manage HR Operational Processes & Program

Functional Leadership for HR Reporting and Analytics, HR Services, HR Communications, HR Technology, Employee Experience and Process Improvements. Works with each team or individual to deliver the strategy and programs they own.

Sponsors, drives, and supports the implementation of enterprise and HR strategic improvement initiatives including tracking and reporting of programs / metrics to ensure efficiency and effectiveness

Develops and maintains collaborative relations within HR and other functional areas. Creates a positive and trustworthy environment and HR reputation.

Represents HR for policy and/or process changes that relate to HR functions.

Implements and analyzes performance metrics, benchmarking and improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence; ensures service level agreements are met or exceeded and HR transaction costs are managed.

Manage HR Systems, Technology & Tools

Oversees the development and execution of the HR technology strategy and roadmap ensuring sustained innovation and alignment to current and future business objectives;

Ensures data governance and compliance controls are met

Serves as a key liaison between HR and business stakeholder groups to ensure seamless points of integration related to data, systems and processes.

Financial Management

Manages the financial planning process for the team, creating budgets and managing to them.

Team Management

Manages a manager(s) and team of professionals. Is responsible for developing the team and providing continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources management or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically, 12 or more years in human resources or related field.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Expert knowledge of the fundamental human resource management laws, principles, systems, policies, methods and practices

Expert knowledge of PGE’s HR systems, policies and procedures

Expert skills in designing and implementing systems, policies, procedures and innovative practices for continuous improvement and internal controls

Advanced knowledge of enterprise level technology solutions, including

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Cloud systems

Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office and automated HR-related systems

Intermediate knowledge of relevant utility industry regulations, including Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) requirements

Intermediate skills in developing, applying and analyzing performance metrics/key performance indicators (KPIs)

General Competencies:

Expert analytical thinking skills

Expert conflict management skills

Expert decision-making skills

Advanced influence skills

Expert interpersonal skills

Advanced organization and prioritization skills

Advanced presentation and facilitation skills

Expert problem-solving skills

Expert written and oral communication skills

Senior Leader Practices:

Drives Vision and Purpose

Business Insight

Strategic Mindset

Develops Talent

Manages Ambiguity

Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level: Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive:

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance:

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities:

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Carrying: Up to 10 lb

Environment: Office environment

#LI-Hybrid, #LI-Onsite

PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.

Compensation Range:

$139,230.00 - $258,570.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .

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PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com .

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