Senior Compensation Analyst

The Port of Portland is Hiring for a

Senior Compensation Analyst

Who we are: The Port of Portland is a gateway to the globe with our three airports, four marine terminals, and five business parks, the Port of Portland is an economic engine for transforming this region into a place where everyone is welcome, empowered, and connected to the opportunity to find a good job or grow their business.

Your Role: We are looking for a subject matter expert to provide compensation-related consultation to Port leadership, managers and staff that includes maintaining and enhancing our compensation philosophy; discussing proposed position changes and impacts; reviewing internal and pay equity considerations and challenges as well as the impacts of proposed changes based on understanding of organizational structures and positions Port wide. The person in this role will assist with the administration of the Port’s incentive plan, be an integral part of the annual merit administration process and provide compensation and merit training and guidance.

• Analyze jobs, conduct job evaluations and benchmark positions against the job market. Analyze, report and provide recommendations on internal equity reviews, and conduct related regulatory audits.  Determine FLSA status and support regulatory needs of the organization pertaining to compensation and wage and hour requirements. 
• Manage the annual merit process for administrative employees.  Design and deliver training related to the Port’s administrative compensation program, pay equity or similar topics. 
• Responsible for the Port's library of compensation salary surveys including reviews of the current surveys and exploring alternative sources to remain market competitive. 
• Administer the annual incentive plan process. Complete the payout analysis and collaborate with accounting and finance to deliver preliminary and final accruals for audit and year end close purposes. Coordinate with payroll and distribution on processing and delivering payouts and employee statements.  Provide analysis on the Port’s recognition program and recommend actions to enhance employee engagement and retention.

Education and Experience required for this role.

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree Human Resources, Business or related field or related experience
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in compensation administration 
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in market-based compensation and administering pay for performance models.
• Experience: Preferred experience in working within compensation platforms such as CompAnalyst, Payfactors, PayScale, or CompTool
• License and/or Certification: (Preferred not required) Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of an organization
• Conduct thorough analyses, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations
• Explain complex and technical information to non-expert audiences 
• Good command of various systems with the expertise to use queries for report generation
• Successfully partnering with IT systems and software to generate reports, administer and manage program components
• Systematically prioritize work and respond to multiple requests to ensure timely delivery of services and/or renegotiate due dates when necessary 
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to document processes 
• Shows the utmost respect for others and is a proven team player 
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to translate data into insights

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.

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of March 31, 2025.
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 as soon as possible.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have – our three airports, three working marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them – to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone’s life better. And we’ll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region’s success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help – together with our partners, customers, and community – we’ll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.