Human Resource Consultant Assistant 1 - Labor Relations

Available Title(s):

123E-YN_CS_NPS - Human Resource Consultant Assistant 1

Business Title:

Human Resource Consultant Assistant 1 - Labor Relations

Employee Type:

Classified

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 HR Assistant you will work with the Director of Labor Relations  to perform a variety of duties in support of human resource (HR) Labor Relations services. Throughout your work, you will apply established federal, state, University and human resources guidelines, rules, policies and procedures related to labor relations. You will have frequent exposure to sensitive and confidential information, and must be willing and able to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Composing, formatting, proofreading, and editing correspondence, forms, and reports, including legal and confidential materials

• Maintaining multiple labor relations case schedules and tracking date sensitive actions to ensure that timelines are met

• Creating, organizing and maintaining labor relations and other human resources electronic and paper files and records

• Providing support in the investigation and resolution of employee grievances, policy violation and other complaints;

• Responding to requests from employees, supervisors, other departments/divisions, unions and other external entities

• Providing clerical support in the preparation and conducting of multiple collective bargaining agreement negotiation activities and implementation

• Preparing minutes and meeting notes

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

This position is located on the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, Washington and is eligible for hybrid remote work.

Monthly Salary: Range 36 | $3,075 to $4,072 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 .

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Civil Service/Classified staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of office experience including at least six months of experience in a human resource or related setting OR equivalent education/experience.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 

• Experience providing clerical/administrative support to multiple individuals.

• Experience providing clerical/administrative support to multiple individuals.

• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Demonstrated experience providing customer service both in person and/or over the phone.

• Proven ability to perform a variety of tasks at one time, with frequent interruptions.

• Excellent attention to details skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the human resource function of labor relations.

• Experience in the human resource functions of training & development, benefits, recruitment, classification, compensation, employee/labor relations.

• Experience presenting group orientations and/or trainings.  

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
 

Location: Pullman, WA

Posting Close Date: The posting close date has been extended. Screening of applicants are ongoing. Online applications must now be received by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 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] .