Devin Sterling

About Devin Sterling

Experienced Human Resources representative with a demonstrated history of working in the…

Experience

1. People and Culture Generalist

   Portland State University Foundation

   May 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the People + Culture department, providing support to employees, supervisors, and senior leaders.• Responsible for onboarding and offboarding processes, including partnering with cross-functional teams and supervisors to ensure compliance and positive employee experience. Administers and leads the full cycle recruiting program, including partnering with hiring managers and interview teams throughout the hiring and offer processes; serving as system administrator for Applicant Tracking System.• Responsible for administration of HR systems, ensuring that employment changes are processed in a timely manner; employee information is accurate and up-to-date; and system functionality is optimized for efficiency and operational excellence.• Oversees benefits administration, including new hire enrollment, eligibility communications, qualifying events, benefits reporting, and open enrollment process; and serving as first point of contact for benefits brokers, carriers, and consultants.• Administers leave of absence along with processes and ensures compliance with relevant federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (OSHA, EEO, ADA, PWFA, ADEA, FMLA, etc.) Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.• Responsible for creating and implementing HR policies, processes, and initiatives that reflect compliance and HR & DEIB best practices that advance organizational goals.• Supports the Vice President of People + Culture on developing and executing projects and initiatives related to the department and the organization’s strategic goals and initiatives.

Education

• Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology, Minor in Woman and Gender Studies

  2015 — 2019