Description

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.

Duties include:

Accounting and financial support

Protected leaves administration

Coordination between the Leaves Team and the Payroll Team

The Office of Human Resources at Portland State University is located at 1600 SW 4th Avenue, Portland OR 97201.

Requirements

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.