Human Resources Consultant

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$90,000 - $110,628•Hybrid

About The Position

UW Human Resources has an opening for a Human Resources Consultant to join the dynamic and impactful Campus HR Operations team! The Human Resources Consultant's on this collaborative and supportive team independently advise units and all employee populations (staff, academic personnel and student employees) using in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and University policies, including faculty code and collective bargaining agreements. Campus Human Resources Consultants support client departments in all functions of employee relations: performance management, complaints, investigations, grievances, and contract/policy interpretation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferably in Human Resources or a related field, and at least four years of increasingly responsible senior human resources experience OR equivalent combinations of experience/education.
Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills, and technical proficiency using word processing, email, and the internet is essential.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of state & federal employment laws.
Experience working in human resources in a higher education institution.
Experience working in human resources in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

Performance Management, Corrective Action and Employment Separation - Provide consultative advice and educate clients regarding performance management, corrective action, layoff and dismissal.
Complaint Resolution - Provide guidance to managers and supervisors responding to employee complaints. Conduct, or assist managers with, investigations to resolve allegations and work with parties to facilitate resolution of employee concerns. Provide information to employees regarding complaint resolution options. Negotiate settlements and prepare settlement agreements.
Policy, Rule and Law Interpretation - Evaluate organizational practices for compliance with laws, rules, policies and faculty code. As necessary, develop HR practice recommendations that comply with legal requirements while meeting operational needs. Develop implementation strategies that maintain continuity of operations.
Training - Conduct formal and informal training sessions regarding a variety of HR topics.
Labor Relations - Educate and inform managers and supervisors regarding the interpretation and application of labor agreements. Assist in responding to and resolving employee grievances. May participate on contract negotiation teams.
Workplace Violence - Provide counsel and assistance to client departments in prevention of, and response to, workplace violence, including assessment, referral and case management.