Human Resources Associate

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Human Resources Associate
Posting Number 2024034EP

Position Information


Classification Title HR Associate
Working Title Human Resources Associate
Classification Code 1334
RCW Exemption Criteria 19 - Personnel Admin/Labor Relations
EWU Position Number E99754
CUPA Code P-422110 - HR Generalist, Senior
FLSA Exempt - Administrative
Bargaining Unit None
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range AE - 110
Salary Information
$68,000 – $71,000  Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
Anticipated Start Date Position is available now
Term of Appointment 12 months per year
Location Cheney campus
County Spokane
Project Description
N/A
Project Duration N/A
Background Check Yes - Both
Responsible HR User Kenlyn Mackey
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Position Details


Job Summary
  • Eastern Washington University seeks candidates for a professional Human Resources Associate. The Associate positions serve as the principal consultant for an assigned client areas which could support faculty, classified, exempt, and temporary employees of the university in recruitment; performance management; training; contract, rule and policy advice; classification; compensation; employee relations; human resources information systems, and organizational structure.


Required competencies include:
  • Effective communications and interpersonal skills, including forming productive and effective professional relationships throughout the university based on earned trust, respect and reliability and the ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality.
  • Critical/analytical thinking, obtaining and applying information to support decision making, to initiate solutions, resolve problems, and to contribute to strategic planning.
  • Consistently delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Establishing credibility based on others recognition of the human resources knowledge and experience offered, based on honesty, transparency and ability to comply with policies and procedures.
  • Keeping up-to-date with best practices, policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements and the ability to foster greater understanding and acceptance of new perspectives, best practices, procedures, policies, and options available in any given situation.
  • Resilience, flexibility, adaptability – able to adjust priorities and approach in the face of frequent changes impacting the organization, work responsibilities and how work is performed.
  • Knowledgeable about diverse HR functions and processes, and able to develop an in-depth understanding of the operations, culture, and personnel of Eastern Washington University.
  • Providing training and coaching to help others take responsibility for their own personal work performance and professional development.
  • Working independently managing a robust case load with little supervision, to consistently and accurately apply acquired knowledge, and at the same time, to function as a collaborative and supportive team member.
  • Self-initiative and consistent high-level performance which demonstrates a strong work ethic and contributes to the value that Human Resources brings to the university.
    • In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and their eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .
    • Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
    About Eastern Washington University
    Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
    Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
    Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023 .
    Tribal Land Acknowledgement
    Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
    Diversity Statement
    EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
    Conditions of Employment
    • This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
    • MMR Requirement: All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
    • This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment : https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/
    • Upon hire employees will complete our required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/
    • Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on April 22, 2024 and applications will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed.
    Physical Demands
    • If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Caren Lincoln at [email protected].
    Pre-Placement Physical No
    Hearing Test No
    Medical Monitoring Post Hire No
    Protective Equipment
    University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Minimum of five years of human resource experience beyond entry-level work, in two or more of the following functional (or related) areas:
      • Recruitment
      • Performance management, training and coaching
      • Organizational structure and restructure
      • Contract, rule and policy advising
      • Classification, position development, and compensation
      • Human resources information systems, such as PeopleAdmin and/or Banner


    Technological Skills:
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point; database management (such as Human Resources Information Systems), report generation
    • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing deadlines
    • Be able to work with others at all levels of the organization effectively, with a professional demeanor and ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
    • Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills
    • Have excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and emotional intelligence
    • Able to manage conflict, collaborate and work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
    • Be customer service oriented and have a strong commitment to quality customer focused relationships and service
    • Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, or our students, staff, faculty and the public.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Human resources experience in a college or university setting
    • Experience in an environment with collective bargaining
    • Experience serving as the functional administrator of an HRIS or related system
    Other Skills and Abilities
    Work Schedule Type Other
    Work Schedule
    • This position is officially located on our Cheney Campus with regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Position may occasionally require evening or weekend work to meet the demands of the office.
    Posting Date 04/05/2024
    Open Until Further Notice Yes
    Closing Date
    Screening to Begin 04/22/2024
    Special Instructions to Applicants
    It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
    Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
  • Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
  • Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
  • Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
  • Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
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    Application Types Accepted Profile

    Job Duties


    % of Time 30
    Responsibility / Duty
    • Assist employees (at all levels of the university), managers and departments by providing advice and counsel related to HR functional areas and services; by assisting in problem and conflict resolution, performance development, personnel actions such as layoff and separation; and interpreting and applying the collective bargaining agreements, university policies and procedures, and state and federal laws.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 50
    Responsibility / Duty
    • Responsible for the applicable position requisition, recruitment, and hiring processes for assigned area;
    • Review position requisitions submitted by departments for quality, accuracy and alignment with university standards; recommend appropriate advertising media and timelines utilizing PeopleAdmin and Job Elephant, or other university systems and processes related to hiring; develop recruitment information, advertisements and supplemental marketing materials as needed; maintain updated information and statuses in University systems related to positions and applicants; provide search committee training; monitor recruitments and exercise oversight of applicant evaluation process; screen applications as assigned; facilitate approval of interviews and hires; generate applicant demographic reports; develop offer letters and contracts; maintain recruitment files, applicant records and forms in adherence to university and public records requirements.
    • Conduct sexual misconduct reference checks as assigned
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 10
    Responsibility / Duty
    • Review proposed position descriptions submitted by departments; determine appropriate employment status, overtime eligibility and work with supervisor to identify essential function qualifications/standards and performance expectations.
    • Conduct job audits which includes reviewing completed position questionnaires, interviewing employees and supervisors, making recommendations and discussing with appropriate President/Provost/Vice President; preparing the notices for review and signature; prepare information to support position in grievance and testify as needed; maintain records and reports pertaining to audits; maintain tracking reports.
    • Assist departments in the development of exempt position analysis; review the evaluation for internal alignment; make recommendations for appropriate salary range to Senior Director.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 10
    Responsibility / Duty
    • Perform additional professional level Human Resources work, which may include, but is not limited to, the following:
      • Provide supervisor and employee training and coaching; develop training
      • Serve as the functional administrator of EWU’s HRIS (PeopleAdmin)
      • Perform complex data analysis, generate reports
      • Respond to information requests
      • Facilitate processes unique to assigned area
    Essential Function Indicator Yes

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