JOB
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time Human Resource Consultant 2 at the Walla Walla campus. At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. We have identified three core themes that describe the fundamental aspects of the College's mission by translating it into practice: Student Success, Strong Communities, and Resource Stewardship. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability. General Responsibilities: As experienced professionals, Human Resource Consultant 2 positions, under general direction, independently provide professional human resources services in one or more areas of human resources functions, such as classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment and selection, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, reasonable accommodation, training, organizational development, and/or labor relations. The position consults with and provides assistance to managers, staff and the public regarding human resources issues. Supervisor typically reviews outcomes and provides advice or direction as needed. Work performed is complex, but impact of decisions is generally limited.

 

Assignments normally involve making decisions and judgments within established precedents. This HR Consultant 2 position will manage the employee recruitment and onboarding process and will be responsible for all protected employee leave administration. The incumbent will also work closely with the Human Resources team in providing general administrative support.

 

 

 

Recruiting and hiringManages hiring of all college employees (except student workers) including full-time, part-time, adjunct faculty, temporary and/or non-represented classified staff. Assists with compiling drafted recruitment materials for search committees.Assists hiring supervisor with obtaining proper authorization to hire, posting positions, advertising, tracking search committee training and confidentiality acknowledgements, routing candidates to search committees, ensuring background checks and sexual misconduct inquiries (and drug testing when required) are conducted, notify candidates of outcomes, track advertising and travel costs.Completes minimum qualification review of Classified recruitments.Assists with salary placements for non-represented classified employees.

 

Ensures all required documentation is in recruitment files, all interview materials are returned to HR, and maintain recruitment records in compliance with the records retention schedule.Updates internal recruitment tracking in Microsoft Teams.

Provides monthly reporting to Human Resources leadership on recruitments.Responsible for maintaining the Insight and OHC modules in NEOGOV.

Manages affirmative action data related to recruitments by compiling candidate demographic information for each recruitment and AA/EEO category and provides annual report to Vice President of Human Resources. Leave AdministrationMonitors, prepares and coordinates activities regarding leave, time and labor administration.Determines eligibility for all leaves including bereavement, emergency, Family Medical Leave, jury duty, etc. Provides recommendations for employee and managers following applicable laws, rules and policies ensuring confidentially.Initiates and tracks any Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Washington Paid Family Medical leave (PFML) and/or Shared Leave paperwork for all WWCC faculty and staff.Maintains applicable documentation in leave files, leave logs, ctcLink (PeopleSoft) etc., to ensure employees and supervisors understand available leaves and that leaves are approved following standard procedures, thereby reducing the risk to the college by decreasing the number of leaves not approved by Human Resources.Remains updated on all information (Administrative Policies and Procedures, contracts and WAC) pertaining to Leaves.Informs employees about rights and responsibilities, policies and procedure under FMLA, reasonable accommodations.Elevates complex issues to Director of Human Resources or Vice President of Human Resources.Ensures that confidential and ADA reasonable accommodations files are created and filed on a regular basis.Assists in ADA accommodation process as needed.Updates and closes FMLA files.Assists with requests for Reasonable Accommodation General HR Administrative SupportEnsures compliance with state and federal laws, including Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, Washington Law Against Discrimination, Workers Compensation, etc.Responds to inquiries and resolves problems for applicants, employees, students and the public; responds to requests for information; reviews and evaluates personnel and payroll information as requested by the HR Director and other College administrators. Utilizes survey tools to create and report out on survey data. Provides support with the Onboarding module in NEOGOV. Provides support to new hire entries in ctcLink.Reviews and investigates personnel and payroll information as requested.Provides support and assistance for HR team as needed.Researches and compiles investigative materials.Maintains confidentiality of all personnel information and records.Elevates complex issues in the areas of recruitment, hiring, benefits, protected leave, and absence management to HR leadership.Performs other duties as assigned by HR leadership.

 

 

 

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college. A Bachelors degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field One year of professional human resources experience; OR equivalent education/experience. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated professional level human resources experience related to recruitment.Demonstrated commitment to excellence, professionalism, integrity, and customer satisfaction.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and ability to support a diverse workplace and educational environment.Demonstrated successful experience in achieving results.Prior experience working in Human Resources or Payroll.Excellent clerical skills to include filing, record keeping, database work, data entry, creating/formatting documents and correspondence, proof-reading and meeting deadlines.Competencies in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.Prior experience with Human Resources Information Systems (i.e., NEOGOV, ADP)Prior ctclink PeopleSoft experience.Experience working in higher education.Bilingual in English/Spanish.You dont check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If youre excited about this opportunity but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position is posted as open until filled. For priority consideration applications should be received by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet that includes the following: Online NEOGOV applicationCover letter Provide a cover letter detailing your interest in the Human Resource Consultant 2 position in our Human Resources department. Please describe any professional experience, training, or educational background that makes you an ideal candidate. ResumeNames and contact information for three professional references.Answer to one (1) supplemental question.Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.