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Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 119E-YN_CS_NPS - Human Resource Consultant 1, 119F-YN_CS_NPS - Human Resource Consultant 2 Business Title: Human Resource Consultant - Employment Services Employee Type: Classified Position Details: 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 WSU system. Under general supervision, as a Human Resource Consultant within HRS Employment Services team, you will provide professional human resource services and support to assigned departments. Assist management and employees with routine human resource matters including recruitment, classification support, employee relations, policy interpretation, and employment processes. Work is performed within established laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. This position consults with a more senior Human Resource Consultant or Employment Services Director for complex issues. This position is located on the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, WA. Additional Information: This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: HR Consultant 1 (Range 49): $4,517 - $6,075 | Commensurate with education and experience. HR Consultant 2 (Range 54): $5,111 - $6,870 | 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. 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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Civil Service staff and Total Compensation . Required Qualifications: HR Consultant 1: A Bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field AND one year of professional human resource experience involving employee relations/performance management. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. HR Consultant 2: A Bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field AND two years of professional human resource experience involving employee relations/performance management. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Professional HR experience involves independently applying HR principles, policies, and practices to advise managers and employees and address employee relations and performance management matters. This does not include paraprofessional or administrative HR support duties, such as routine processing, recordkeeping, scheduling, or coordination. For All Applicants: Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience interpreting, explaining, and applying state and federal laws, rules, policies and procedures. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in any of the following areas: labor relations, recruitment, classification, compensation, or employee training and development. Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel association. Human Resource experience in a higher education setting. Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship. About Human Resource Services - hrs.wsu.edu Location: Pullman, WA Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Resume Cover Letter External candidates , upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Human-Resource-Consultant---Employment-Services_R-15758
