Senior HR Coordinator

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Powering Oregon’s Future Starts with You. Portland General Electric is seeking a collaborative, customer-focused, and solutions-oriented Senior HR Coordinator to join our dynamic HR Services team. If you're passionate about supporting people, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to grow your career while helping us build a sustainable energy future.
 

What You’ll Do
As a Senior HR Coordinator, you’ll be a trusted resource for employees and leaders across PGE. You’ll provide first-tier HR support and guidance, ensuring smooth and effective HR operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Processing Transactions - Processes employee transactions such as promotions, reorganizations and pay changes. Provides guidance and direction on processes and procedures. Researches and resolves nonroutine issues.

Process Documentation and Improvements - Documents processes and recommends process improvements. Collaborates with others to make process changes.

Customer Service - Responds to questions from management, HRBPs and employees on plans, policies and processes. Researches and resolves complex questions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Typically five or more years in related field.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

Functional Competencies

• Working knowledge of employment laws related to area of discipline

• Working knowledge of PGE's policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements and benefit plans

• Working skills in systems and programs used in functional area, including data retrieval

General Competencies

• Intermediate customer focus skills

• Working skills in analytical thinking

• Intermediate skills in problem solving

• Intermediate oral and written communication skills

• Intermediate interpersonal skills

• Working decision-making skills

• Working organization and prioritization skills

• Working knowledge of business process interrelationships

• Basic business acumen

PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE

Physical

• Does the job require a valid driver's license? - No

Cognitive Demands

• 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

Schedule/Attendance

• Ability to work long hours [typically for exempt positions; if included in nonexempt positions, overtime applies]

• 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 [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]

Environment

• Office environment – Hybrid – 3 days per week in office

Compensation Range:

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.

Join us today and power your potential!

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. 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 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. 

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date.  Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.