Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: September 17, 2024

The Opportunity:

Providing solutions in an efficient and customer-focused model, Human Resource Services (HRS) strives to enhance the employment experience and satisfaction of Washington State University (WSU) faculty and staff through clear communication, outreach, engagement, and support. Enhancing workplace satisfaction and sustainability of the University, fostering a positive and engaging experience to the OneWSU system.

As a Human Resource Consultant within HRS Employment Services team, you will provide comprehensive human resource (HR) advice and counsel to leadership, management, faculty, and staff on a wide range of employment practices, procedures, and policies. You will serve assigned areas within WSU, utilizing your knowledge of laws, policies, regulations and procedures to support HR employee relations. You will work closely with assigned leadership and management to foster a collaborative and productive workplace through open communication and promoting best practices in areas of:

Resolving performance challenges and addressing workplace concerns;
Managing corrective and disciplinary actions and conducting personnel investigations;
Supporting training and development efforts and guiding performance management;
Advising on recruitment, classification, and compensation matters;
Contributing to program or policy development and organizational analysis; and
Other matters related to human resource management.

While independently prioritizing and managing your assignments, you will also collaborate with a team of HR professionals to elevate the overall employment experience at WSU.

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

This position is located on the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, Washington.

Monthly Salary:

HR Consultant 1 (HRC1): $4,509- $6,763 | Commensurate with education and experience

HR Consultant 2 (HRC2): $4,943 - $7,569 | Commensurate with education and experience

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

HRC1:

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related area and three (3) years of professional experience as a human resource generalist/specialist. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

HRC2:

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related area and four (4) years of professional experience as a human resource generalist/specialist. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

For All Applicants:

Experience handling complex employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, conducting investigations and reporting findings, corrective and disciplinary actions, and compliance with labor laws,
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience interpreting, explaining, and applying state and federal laws, rules, policies and procedures, including labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and contracts.
Experience interacting with large groups and individuals at all work levels.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment. Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the application of appropriate flexibility in response to issues and opposing points of view is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in any of the following areas: recruitment, classification, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, training and development, reasonable accommodation, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act.
Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel association.
Human Resource experience in a higher education setting.

Location: Pullman, WA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,509.00 - $7,569.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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