Senior HR Business Partner

The Port of Portland is hiring a new Senior Human Resources Business Partner!

Are you a dynamic, experienced HR professional with a passion for partnering with leaders to drive organizational success? The Port of Portland is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to provide comprehensive HR consulting services and play a key role in shaping a healthy, engaged, and inclusive workforce. In this  position, you’ll work closely with division leaders and senior managers to implement HR initiatives, support talent management, and foster a positive work environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and are driven by making a measurable impact on organizational effectiveness, we want to hear from you!

About Us: At the Port of Portland, we’re a team committed to driving regional growth and making a lasting impact. We oversee critical infrastructure, from airports to marine terminals, all while fostering a work environment where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered to succeed. Building strong relationships is at the heart of everything we do, and we believe that by working together, we can achieve great things.

Why Join Us? At the Port of Portland, we believe our people are our greatest asset. As a Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in strengthening the relationships that drive our organization’s success, helping employees grow and ensuring that leaders have the support they need to succeed. We value creativity, diversity, and collaboration, and we’re committed to creating a supportive and empowering environment for all employees. Join us, and be part of a team where your contributions will directly shape the future of our organization and its workforce.

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 most weeks on Mondays and Fridays.

HR Business Partnering

• Build trusted relationships with business leaders and teams to understand needs and provide strategic HR support.
• Support talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and learning & development efforts across client groups.
• Guide managers on HR policies and ensure consistent application of programs and initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and administer HR policies and procedures, providing training for clarity and compliance.
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and career development opportunities.

Employee Relations

• Manage investigations into employee concerns, collaborating with legal and HR teams for resolution.
• Maintain case files and related documentation.
• Provide consultation on accommodation, conflict resolution, performance management and disciplinary actions.
• Partner with leadership to address workplace culture, team dynamics, and complex employee relations challenges.
• Analyze employee turnover and exit interview data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and career development opportunities.

Organizational Development

• Advise on organizational changes, restructuring, leadership development, and change management.
• Collaborate with the Organization Development & Learning team to implement leadership and performance management programs.
• Provide coaching to senior leadership and teams to foster high performance and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with organizational goals. 

Education

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field. 
• OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

• At least 8 (eight) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources
• At least 4 (four) years of experience as a strategic HR business partner or in an HR leadership role. 

Security

• Employees in this position may be required to successfully pass and maintain security clearance relevant to assigned duties such as SIDA (Security Identification Display Area), TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential), CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems), etc. 

 Licenses and Certifications: 

Preferred:

• SPHR or SHRM-SCP (HRCI or SHRM)
• Facilitation certificate or certification (various)
• Coaching certificate or certification (Hudson, ICF, or similar)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:  
To ensure full consideration, you must submit a complete application, including a resume outlining your skills and experience specific to this role, and complete the supplemental questions.
 
SELECTION PROCESS & PROJECTED TIMELINE:  (tentative schedule): 

1. Minimum Qualification Evaluation: During the week of February 3, Human Resources and the Hiring Manager will evaluate the education, training, and experience outlined in submitted application packets.
2. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Evaluation: A panel of internal Subject Matter Experts will assess your experience and training based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
3. Interview Scheduling: Our goal is to schedule first-round interviews during the week of February 17 for candidates who successfully pass the SME evaluation. The first round will typically involve the recruiter and the hiring manager. Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March3.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have – our three airports, four 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.