Position Title: Business Services Analyst

Team: Finance

Group: Management, General & Administration

Reports to: CFO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: Starting at $56,859 - $68,921 annually, plus generous benefits package

Want to help make a difference? Human Solutions counters the forces that keep people and communities in poverty by building relationships and assets that create opportunity - today and for future generations.

We partner with people and communities impacted by poverty so they can achieve long-term housing and economic security. We invest in affordable housing and community assets that contribute to strong, inclusive neighborhoods. We advocate with our community for policies and investments that expand housing and economic opportunity, eliminate wealth inequality and end poverty.

East Portland/East Multnomah County, Oregon is our home and the heart of our investments, advocacy and programs.

Human Solutions envisions vibrant, healthy neighborhoods where all people can share in the security, hopes and advantages of a thriving, supportive community.

Human Solutions operates as a nimble, financially strong organization driven by our passion, strategic goals and guiding principles.

Diversity, inclusion and equity are fundamental values for Human Solutions, both internally and externally. HSI has an Equity Council, which acts as an internal board to vet and recommend personnel policies and compensation practices. The council staffed by primarily staff of color in non-management roles. It also helps with diversity-related projects, such as coordinating staff diversity trainings and provides ongoing input into our equity work.

Human Solutions is working to end homelessness and poverty in our community because everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

What Human Solutions Can Offer You: We offer a comprehensive array of benefits in support of your physical, emotional and financial well-being. A few highlights:

• Employer paid premiums for employee health insurance.
• Generous paid time off, 13 paid holidays, a floating birthday holiday and the ability to maintain a great work/life balance.
• Employer paid premiums for short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and for dependent care.
• Professional development opportunities, including employee driven committees and monthly optional staff workshops.
• Access to wellness initiatives and resources including things such as walking groups, yoga classes and workshops on stress management, self-care and wellness.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement plan with a 2% employer match after three months of employment.
• A six-week paid sabbatical after every seven years of consecutive employment with HSI.

SUMMARY:

Growth in our organization has increased the need for business systems. This role is new and we are looking for a self-starter to join a mission-driven and caring team. We look forward to better leveraging technology to meet the growing and complex needs of our organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

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  Create and manage a 1, 3 and 5-year IT plan for the org
• Coordinate on-site and home office support for all staff
• Work with an IT “user group” that supports and oversees outside IT support
• Develop a staffing strategy to implement and support business systems
• Coordinate workflow and upgrade communication software tools throughout the organization
• Evaluate and oversee program and finance specific software programs including leading and implementing a payment processing system for the full cycle of purchasing, approvals and payment
• Develop and maintain a tracking system for racial equity investments and recommendations for increasing investments in BIPOC owned businesses
• Evaluate current document retention systems and propose and implement changes
• Assist with insurance renewals and certifications
• Coordinate vehicle purchasing and maintenance
• Document desktop procedures to reflect the duties and responsibilities of this new position.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with a commitment to meeting the needs of diverse user experience and need throughout the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three years of work experience in business systems and/or information technology, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with a large organization preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills for external and internal constituents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player.
• Commitment to advancing racial justice and supporting a trauma-informed approach with colleagues and stakeholders

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Oregon Driver’s License and current automobile insurance

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, write and speak English both in person and by telephone. Ability to read and interpret accounting regulations, contracts, insurance policies and other complex material. Ability to produce written financial narrative reports for a variety of audiences.

REASONING ABILITY:

Must be able to prioritize and work under demands of short time lines. The individual must possess the ability to reason logically and methodically.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to sit for long periods. He or she must be physically able to operate a telephone, fax machine, computer, ten-key, and copy machine. Some walking is required. Occasional lifting of up to fifteen pounds may be required.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:

As of December 15, 2021, Human Solutions will require that all of its employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception and accommodation plan as a minimum qualification for their position.

HSI adopted this policy to support the health and well-being of employees, program participants, volunteers and our broader community from the risks associated with COVID-19.

All newly-hired employees after the effective date of this policy must provide proof of compliance with this policy for their employment to be approved and begin. Candidates for employment who are fully vaccinated may begin employment immediately upon accepting an employment offer. Candidates for employment who are not fully vaccinated may receive a conditional offer of employment, which may be accepted only after the candidate becomes fully vaccinated or an approved exception and accommodation plan has been put into place. HSI may establish a deadline for the candidate to become fully vaccinated before the conditional offer expires.