Washington State University Hiring for Labor Relations Consultant at Pullman, WA Full Time

Available Title(s):

1463-NN_ADMINPRO – Human Resource Consultant 1, 1463-YN_ADMINPRO – Human Resource Consultant 1, 1464-NN_ADMINPRO – Human Resource Consultant 2, 1465-NN_ADMINPRO – Human Resource Consultant 3

Business Title:

Labor Relations Consultant

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The 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 Labor Relations Consultant you will perform professional level labor relations functions for the University and serve as a consultant to administrators, management and human resources staff on labor relations matters. You will provide information, interpretation, advice and counsel regarding collective bargaining agreements; workplace problems and disagreements; performance management; workplace climate; supervising and working in a union environment; and compliance with state and federal laws and rules. You will also investigates and prepares information for and represents departments and/or the University in grievance meetings, meditations, arbitration, demands to bargain, fact-findings, unfair labor practices, representation, and other administrative hearings.

While resolving complex or difficult human resource issues within your designated area of responsibility, you will plan and carry out your work independently and with minimum supervision, utilizing knowledge of laws, policies and regulations.

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

This position is located on the WSU Pullman campus. The appointment may be eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangement to be discussed if contacted for interview.

Monthly Salary:

HR Consultant 1: $4,508.70 – $6,763.06 | Commensurate with education and experience

HR Consultant 2: $4,942.10 – $7,569.55 | Commensurate with education and experience

HR Consultant 3: $7,083.34 – $10,146,67 | Commensurate with education and experience

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

HRC3:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related area and five (5) years of professional experience in human resource functions in a formal human resource setting, including experience with labor contract negotiations, grievance processes, demands to bargain, or other areas of labor relations. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

For All Applicants:

• Experience working labor relations in a professional human resource setting.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

• 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.

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

• A record showing commitment to customer service and the application of appropriate flexibility in response to issues and opposing points of view is required.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with multiple human resource functions, including but not limited to the following areas: employee relations, recruitment, classification, compensation, labor relations, training and development, Reasonable Accommodation, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave 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 Resources Services
Location: Pullman, WA (Remote/Hybrid)

Applicant Screening Date: This position is open until filled. Applications received by Monday, April 1, 2024 will receive first consideration.

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].