The Oregonian : HR Administrative Assistant

HR Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Oregonian, the leading media organization in the greater Portland area, is searching for a creative, high-energy HR Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support of a complex and responsible nature to the Vice President and HR staff; Interface with internal and external contacts, requiring considerable discretion and initiative; Maintain VP’s calendar including setting up meetings, appointments; Assist employees with basic benefits questions and miscellaneous needs while maintaining a confidential and professional manner; and keep human resources compliance deadlines on track.  

Desired Skills & Experience

Qualified applicants will have  the ability to work independently utilizing initiative and minimal direction; the ability work collaboratively and voice opinions in a constructive fashion; organization and attention to detail; composure in dealing with difficult and time-sensitive situations; a highly developed sense of discretion and judgment in dealing with confidential matters; the flexibility to deal with rapidly changing priorities; strong written and oral communication skills; intermediate knowledge and skill in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; the ability to run reports in HRIS, preferably Peoplesoft; and a clean Oregon or Washington driver’s license for driving between work sites.  

We offer a dynamic, team-based work environment. As the third largest newspaper on the West Coast, we deliver relevant content to readers and viewers via newspaper, magazine, web, social, and mobile channels.  

We offer an excellent benefits package; including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a commuter pre-tax benefit, life insurance, 401(k) with Company match, as well as various employee discounts and event opportunities provided throughout the year.  

Qualified applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to jobapp@oregonian.com on or before 5:00 p.m. on 6/2/2013.  The Oregonian is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer. 

Company Description

Over 1.2 million adults live in the Portland area. 82% of them read The Oregonian or OregonLive.com, the online home of The Oregonian. Widely acknowledged as the premier paper in the state, The Oregonian is more firmly embedded in the community than any other mass-market medium.

The Oregonian

Additional Information

Posted:

May 22, 2013

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Associate

Functions:

Administrative, Human Resources 

Industries:

Newspapers 

Job ID:

5804892

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