People & Culture Generalist
Application instructions for this and all current OPB employment opportunities are available at OPB's careers page.
About OPB
OPB is a leader in public media, serving diverse communities of the Northwest with fact-based, in-depth news and information about politics, the environment, science, arts, history, and cultures; business, education and more. Powered by the generous support of members, OPB seeks out a variety of voices in our communities and lifts up authentic stories of the people, places, events and issues of the region, providing context and a deeper understanding. OPB’s independent journalism and programs are available at opb.org, on OPB Radio and OPB TV. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Generalist! OPB is looking for an HR professional to join our People & Culture team. We’re looking for a big picture thinker. Someone who sees the value in creating processes and procedures to help build efficiencies where possible, while simultaneously keeping a people-centered approach to the work. This position is great for someone who has experience recruiting and has a skillset around other areas of the HR discipline and seeks to hone in on those skills and develop them further.
This position will report to the People & Culture Manager (P&C) and works closely with other People & Culture colleagues including another Generalist, the Compliance Reporting and HRIS Analyst, Director of People Operations & Data and VP, People & Culture. We are also in the process of hiring a part-time People & Culture Coordinator. If you are a solutions-oriented HR professional who values innovation and collaborating with others we hope to hear from you!
Position Details
The People & Culture Generalist implements the activities supporting employee experience during all facets of the employee life cycle, with an emphasis on recruiting. Serves as the business partner for the equivalent of half the organization, providing comprehensive support in the administration of human resources policies and programs.
This position along with the rest of OPB’s People & Culture team, keeps Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB) central to our work. An equity and inclusion filter serves as the framework and through this we can drive institutional and cultural change. We are learners in this space and People & Culture is a key leader in OPB’s DEIAB journey.
Responsibilities
40% - Implement the activities supporting employee experience during all facets of the employee life cycle.
Attraction –
Collaborate in the continuous development of sources, our website, participate in job fairs as needed, evolve positions as needed prior to recruitment starting
Recruiting – see recruiting in next section
Onboarding –
Schedule and facilitate onboarding process in collaboration with other Generalist.
Facilitate temporary employee processes.
Work to continuously improve processes.
Development/Retention –
Participates in delivery of employee retention programming around onboarding, learning and development and performance management. Keeps pulse on workplace culture.
Support managers in their ongoing learning to provide the best possible employee experience across OPB.
Provide outstanding customer service to employees and coach and/or lend support to inquiries around HR programs and policies.
Provide support to employees in assigned departments regarding employee relations matters. Escalate to department leadership as appropriate.
Administer leaves, benefits, and ADA accommodations.
Separation –
In collaboration with other Generalist serve as a point of contact in the offboarding process to employees departing from OPB
50% - Hiring Processes/Recruiting
Utilizing an equity filter, conduct hiring processes from job description development to offer stage for targeted positions working closely with other members of People & Culture department to fill open positions. Provide ongoing feedback to team to keep hiring processes effective and efficient.
Develop and maintain relationships with hiring managers, panelists and leaders on assigned open positions.
Produce quality applicant pools and recommendations to hiring manager keeping ADP WorkforceNow updated.
Schedule and facilitate interviews.
Facilitate interview question development and debriefs that support OPB’s equity work and strategic priorities
Comply with all applicable laws and ensure hiring teams and panels understand process; coaching and training as needed
Checks references and makes offer in consultation with hiring manager and Director.
Creates excellent candidate experience including timely communication and updates on status.
10% People & Culture Programs
Support special projects as the People & Culture department continuously aims to evaluate and update polices and processes that maintain our focus on employee experience and align with OPB’s strategic priorities.
Maintain knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws to ensure organizational compliance and keeps updated on HR industry trends. Serve as backup to other Generalist and their assigned departments as needed.
Working Conditions
Typically, this position spends time in OPB’s main offices, building relationships with our staff. We have a hybrid work schedule which includes a mix of in-office and remote work. There is extensive use of a computer and typically this position would be at OPB during business hours (8-5, Monday through Friday), but will need to be flexible to be available to staff who work weekends, overnights, etc. Some regional travel to other offices located outside of Portland (Corvallis, Bend, Ashland, Salem, Vancouver, etc.) is needed. Generally, this individual travels to 1-2 out of state conferences each year to represent OPB.
Minimum Position Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attitudes):
2 years professional level HR Generalist experience
Experience assessing and incorporating DEIAB into HR programs and people policies.
Ability to participate in the DEIAB learning community as OPB continues to grow and transform.
Experience facilitating collaborative processes and must be comfortable with cross organizational collaboration
Must be able to develop and implement effective strategies in hiring processes.
Demonstrated skills and passion for communication that builds community.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person across a wide range of situations from large/small, external/internal stakeholder group conversations to sensitive one-on-one discussions.
Must be well-organized, detail oriented, and able to exercise management-level decisions independently.
Experience working with databases, spreadsheets, word processing and other software programs.
Knowledge of laws and regulations related to HR.
Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
Enthusiasm for working in public media, and dedication to providing high-quality people centered HR services to a public service organization.
Preferred Position Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attitudes):
Bilingual in English and another language, preferably one spoken in communities in the Pacific Northwest (for example, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Russian).
Project management experience.
Sourcing experience
SHRM-CP or PHR
Additional Information
This position reports to the P&C Manager and is benefits eligible.
The probable hiring range for this exempt position is between $56,000 -$66,000, depending on qualifications.
For the safety of our employees, the contractors/vendors we work with, and the public we serve, OPB has a mandatory COVID vaccination policy and all employees are required to show proof of vaccination.
This position has access to highly sensitive data and therefore must pass a background check.
This position requires a valid driver's license and will requires consent to OPB conducting a driving record check. Employees will not be allowed to use a company or personal vehicle for work purposes without completion and satisfactory results of this check.
How to Apply
For application instructions, please visit OPB's careers page. You will be asked to create an account, upload your cover letter and resume and answer a few position related questions. Once you click “submit” you cannot make changes to your application.
Your application materials are due by 8:59 PM Pacific Time on November 21, 2024.
OPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.