Human Resource Business Partner - WSU Tri-Cities

Available Title(s):

1463-NN_ADMINPRO - Human Resource Consultant 1, 1464-NN_ADMINPRO - Human Resource Consultant 2

Business Title:

Human Resource Business Partner - WSU Tri-Cities

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

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 the Human Resource Business Partner you will lead and manage the functions of human resource (HR) services and programs for WSU Tri-Cities. As the Campus partner and consultant to senior leadership, management, and employees on HR matters, you will utilize your knowledge of employment laws, policies, and regulations to independently provide guidance and consultation in areas of:

• Recruitment

• Classification and compensation

• Corrective and disciplinary action

• Training and development

• Interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies and procedures

• Appeals, grievances or unemployment hearings

• Performance management

• Program or policy development

• Career counseling

• Organizational analysis or development

• Employee recognition

• Other functions relating to Human Resource management 

While WSU Tri-Cities is primarily supported by an onsite Human Resource Business Partner and Human Resource Assistant, you will be part of the university wide Human Resource Services team with colleagues and support available at the other WSU campuses.

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position.

This position is located on the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland, Washington.

Monthly Salary:

HR Consultant 1: $4,869.40 - $6,400.00 | Commensurate with education and experience

HR Consultant 2: $5,337.48 - $7,110.00 | Commensurate with education and experience  

Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

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. 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 in human resource functions in a formal human resource setting. 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 in human resource functions in a formal human resource setting. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

For All Applicants:

• Demonstrated effective and adaptable interpersonal, written and oral communication skills that support developing collaborative solutions.

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with large groups and individuals at all work levels.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and desire to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and software applications.

• Demonstrated record of commitment to customer service and the application of appropriate flexibility in response to issues and opposing points of view.

• Ability to travel to the WSU Pullman campus and university locations throughout the state of Washington is required (approximately 1-3 times per year) 

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

• Demonstrated ability to successfully prepare and present policy interpretations and investigation findings and conclusions.

• Interpreting or applying labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and contracts.

• Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel association.

• Human Resource experience in a higher education setting.

About Human Resource Services - https://hrs.wsu.edu/

Human Resource Services is committed to providing efficient and effective human resource management to the OneWSU system. Working collaboratively, Human Resource Services provides expertise and best practices in all areas of human resource management including recruitment, retention, employee relations, learning and organizational professional development, compensation, benefits management, labor relations, disability services, records administration, and employee recognition. Human Resource Services assists those who serve the students of the OneWSU system.

Additional Information:

Department Name:

Human Resource Services (HRS)

Location:

Richland, WA

Posting Close Date:

Screening of application will begin on Monday, February 12, 2024 and will continued to be accepted and reviewed through Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Online applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on February 18, 2024.

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.

1) resume

2) cover letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” 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.

Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

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.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .