Human Resources Consultant 1

State of Washington • Clark County – Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

The core purpose of the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) is to empower blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential. We believe in a future where every blind and low vision student in Washington has the supports and services they need to succeed. Our programs and services are provided across a diverse continuum of service options; including a range of short and long-term programs that include residential options at our Vancouver campus, outreach services in local schools and communities, access to specialized technology and resources through our Ogden Resource Center, as well as training options for parents, educators, and related service providers through a combination of department efforts. Our greatest resource at WSSB is our incredible staff. Our valued employees are continuously encouraged to improve the ways that we provide service to our students and the community. WSSB’s core values are being student-centered, equity, accessibility, relationships, and continuous improvement. The Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) performs direct customer-level professional human resource service including but not limited to benefits and leave administration, recruitment, human management system data entry and assistance with reasonable accommodation processes. Working under general supervision and regular guidance of lead-level HR staff, the HRC1 supports equitable, inclusive, and policy-aligned human resource practices while contributing to recurring assignments and project components. Working in conjunction with colleagues and advisors, the HRC1 analyzes policies and develops strategies to resolve issues while mitigating bias in all aspects of work. The HRC1 is required to exercise independent judgement to accomplish task assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field OR equivalent education/experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical HR practices
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Experience with HRIS or data systems
• Customer-service orientation
• Ability and willingness to work as a team and independently as tasks require.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance to employees for human resources, benefits, retirement and payroll process needs.
• Enters, retrieves and validates data from human resource information or other computerized recordkeeping systems supporting payroll, benefits, personnel files, position files, performance evaluations, employee training and development.
• Processes data entry for employee, payroll, benefits safety and health systems.
• Composes correspondence and processes hiring and appointment actions.
• Maintains records and statistics, analyzes and compiles data and information for reporting, prepares narrative or statistical reports, assists with public disclosure requests
• Assists with job analysis efforts and salary scale determinations.
• Conducts recruitment efforts including developing job postings, screening applicants, developing interview questions, trains interview panel members, and provides advisement to hiring managers for candidate selection.
• Assists to develop and implement employee training.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level