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JOB TITLE: HR Administrator
REPORTS TO: VP of Finance & Administration
STATUS: Full-Time, Fully Benefited, Exempt (salaried)
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
COMPENSATION: $60,000.00 per year
ABOUT LAN SU CHINESE GARDEN:
Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland’s greatest treasures and most interesting sites to see while visiting Portland. A result of a collaboration between the cities of Portland and Suzhou, our sister city in China’s Jiangsu province that’s famous for its beautiful Ming Dynasty gardens, Lan Su was built by Chinese artisans from Suzhou and is one the most authentic Chinese gardens outside of China.
The mission of Lan Su Chinese Garden is to cultivate an oasis of tranquil beauty and harmony to inspire, engage and educate our global community in the appreciation of a richly authentic Chinese culture.
POSITION SCOPE
Lan Su Chinese Garden is seeking an HR Administrator to oversee all Human Resources related aspects and operations of Portland’s iconic Chinese garden. The HR Administrator is crucial to our success.
The HR Administrator will perform the routine functions of HR activities at Lan Su including overseeing the hiring & onboarding processes for staff, maintaining employee records, administering pay, benefits, and leave, as well as enforcing company policies and practices. This position is the go-to person for all employee-related issues including activities such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training & development and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization.
- Regularly review, update and produce personnel policies and procedures for Employee Handbook.
- Manage the recruitment and selection process.
- Develop and update job descriptions.
- Administer new employee onboarding and ongoing training in human resources policies and procedures.
- Manage terminations in conjunction with management, maintain termination documentation and associated compliance as required.
- Document interactions with employees as required by company policy, vendors, and governmental agencies.
- Maintain employee records in compliance with Federal and State Law.
- Maintain pay plan, benefits, and PTO program; assist with renewals and benefit development.
- Oversee the quarterly performance evaluation program that drives high performance.
- Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
- Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
- Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
- Performing additional related tasks, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of Human Resources experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- PHR and/or SHRM Certification highly desired.
- Experience with HRIS and/or Payroll Leveraging Systems such as Paychex Flex.
- Excellent attention to detail as well as strong organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and execute multiple projects, simultaneously.
- Experience working with volunteers, diverse clientele, and/or member-based organizations valued but not required.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- A positive attitude with a willingness to help others.
BENEFITS
Full-Time, fully benefited positions are eligible for the following:
- Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for employee only coverage.
- Employer-paid Group Life/ADD and short-term disability insurance.
- Vacation time accrual.
- Sick time accrual.
- One (1) Personal Floating Holiday per year.
- Holiday pay or accrual of floating holiday if you are scheduled to work on a recognized paid holiday.
- Garden Shop & Teahouse Discount.
- 401K Participation and Employer match.
- Complimentary Membership to Lan Su Chinese Garden.
- Complimentary gym access to the workout facility in the administrative office building.
- Complimentary access to reciprocal venues through Portland.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Submit cover letter, resume, & three references.
Please add “HR Administrator” to the subject line of your email. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden is committed to maintaining an environment where employees contribute to the organization’s achievement, take pride in the results of their work, are appreciated as individuals, and are encouraged to develop to their fullest extent. Lan Su is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that employees will not be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Portland, OR 97209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Professional In Human Resources (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
