Washington State University

Higher Education

HumanResourceConsultant

$5–7k Pullman, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Human Resource Consultant at Washington State University. Skills: Employee Relations, HR Policies, Communication Skills. Provide HR advice and counsel. Support HR employee relations”

What You'll Achieve.

Enhance the employment experience; Enhance satisfaction of faculty and staff; Enhance workplace satisfaction and sustainability; Foster a positive and engaging experience

Industry & Context.

Higher Education
Problems you'll solve

Conflict resolution; Performance challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Background check required, Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related area, Three (3) years of professional human resource experience (for HR Consultant 1), Four (4) years of professional experience as a human resource generalist (for HR Consultant 2), Experience handling complex employee relations issues, Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, Demonstrated experience interpreting, explaining, and applying state and federal laws, rules, policies and procedures, Experience interacting with large groups and individuals at all work levels, Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, Demonstrated commitment to customer service

Nice to Have

Experience in labor relations, Experience in recruitment, Experience in classification, Experience in compensation, Experience with Fair Labor Standards Act, Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel association, Human Resource experience in a higher education setting

What You'll Do.

Provide HR advice and counsel

Support HR employee relations

Foster a collaborative workplace

Promote best practices

Provide guidance on employee relations concerns

Resolve performance challenges

Support training and development efforts

Advise on recruitment

Contribute to program or policy development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with assigned leadership and management; Enhance the employment experience and satisfaction of faculty and staff

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills; Written communication skills; Oral communication skills; Clear communication

Full Job Description

**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:** June 21, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. **Available Title(s):** 1463-NN_ADMINPRO - Human Resource Consultant 1, 1463-YN_ADMINPRO - Human Resource Consultant 1, 1464-NN_ADMINPRO - Human Resource Consultant 2 **Business Title:** Human Resource Consultant **Employee Type:** Admin. Professional **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 WSU system. As a **Human Resource Consultant** within HRS Employment Services team, you will provide comprehensive human resource (HR) advice and counsel to leadership, management, faculty, and staff on a wide range of employment practices, procedures, and policies. You will serve assigned areas within WSU, utilizing your knowledge of laws, policies, regulations and procedures to support HR employee relations. You will work closely with assigned leadership and management to foster a collaborative and productive workplace through open communication and promoting best practices in areas of: * Providing advice and guidance to managers regarding employee relations concerns, including managing corrective and disciplinary actions and conducting personnel investigations; * Resolving performance challenges and addressing workplace concerns; * Supporting training and development efforts and guiding performance management; * Advising on recruitment, classification, and compensation matters; * Contributing to program or policy development and organizational analysis; and * Other matters related to human resource management. This posi

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