Specialist, Protected Leaves and Accounting - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-05
Portland State University
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Portland
Oregon
97201
United States


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details

Position Details

Proposed Start Date10/01/2025Classification TitleHuman Resources & Organizational DevelopmentRankN - No RankWorking TitleSpecialist, Protected Leaves and AccountingDepartment600300 - HRC Human Resource CenterPosition NumberD90871RepresentationUU - Unclassified UnrepresentedRenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable Position FTE1.0Tenure StatusN - not applicable

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

The Office of Human Resources is committed to providing quality service that enables all employees to contribute at their highest level to support the mission of the University. We serve the PSU community in the areas of employee recruitment and retention, benefits, leaves, payroll, and many more.





Position Summary
The Protected Leaves & Accounting Specialist contributes to the effective administration of employee leave programs and the coordination of related financial processes at PSU. This hybrid role ensures leave compliance with federal and state leave laws (e.g., FMLA/OFLA, ADA, PLO/PFML), collective bargaining agreements, and institutional policies, while also providing accounting support related to payroll, benefits, and leave accruals.

The role requires collaboration across HR and other administrative offices to ensure accurate reporting and budgeting. This position reports to the Director of Employee & Labor Relations, Benefits & Leaves.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience:

? Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field plus a minimum 1 year of experience administering protected leaves and/or performing accounting or payroll functions; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

? Demonstrated experience administering or coordinating projects or programs.

Technical Skills:

? Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas).

Soft Skills:

? Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with a service-oriented mindset.

? High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.

? Ability to manage confidential data appropriately and exercise sound judgment.

? Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet compliance timelines.

? Ability to work independently and as a team member.

? Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally through email, in person and via telephone.

? Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changing rules, regulations, and policies.

? Proficient using Google Suite

? Demonstrated strong attention to detail.

? Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

? Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.



Preferred Qualifications
? Experience working with union-represented employees and an understanding of collective bargaining agreements is highly preferred.

? SHRM-CP or PHR

? Certificate in School Business Management (CSBM)

? CPA or coursework in governmental/educational accounting (preferred but not required)

? Experience with education-focused ERP or HR systems (e.g., PowerSchool, PeopleSoft, Frontline, Escape, Banner).

? Familiarity with governmental accounting principles and fund accounting is a plus.


Key Cultural Competencies
  • Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
  • Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
  • Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/HoursMonday through Friday, 8am to 5pmTotal Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be between $49,140 and $51,684, but may be negotiated above this range dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.


Search Details

Posting Close DateProjected Close Date for PostingOpen Until Finalists IdentifiedApplication screening begins08/05/2025Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/47975

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualification of "Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field plus a minimum 1 year of experience administering protected leaves and/or performing accounting or payroll functions; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience."

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Please evaluate your experience and skill level using MS Excel, based on the following options:
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced/Expert
  3. * How did you first find out about this position?
    • PSU Website
    • Indeed.com
    • HERCJobs
    • Urban League of Portland
    • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
    • Oregon Employment Department
    • Social Media
    • Person Referral
    • Career Builder
    • Glass Door
    • Other - Please describe in the next Question
  4. If you selected Other, please describe.

    (Open Ended Question)



Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Professional References
Optional Documents




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