HR Consultant — Higher Education & Employee Relations

Washington State University; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking an experienced Human Resource Consultant to support managers with employee relations, investigations, and performance management across the Pullman and Spokane campuses. The role emphasizes clear communication, policy interpretation, and program development in a busy university HR services environment.

The position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and HR experience, with full-time, 12-month terms and salary ranges depending on the consultant level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related area.
• Three to four years of professional HR experience, depending on the consultant level.
• Experience handling complex employee relations issues and investigations.
• Ability to interpret labor laws, policies, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations concerns, including corrective and disciplinary actions and investigations.
• Resolve performance challenges and address workplace concerns.
• Support training and development, and guide performance management.
• Advise on recruitment, classification, and compensation matters.
• Contribute to program or policy development and organizational analysis.
• Handle other human resource management matters.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and oral communication

Investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related area

Job description

Washington State University is seeking an experienced Human Resource Consultant to support managers with employee relations, investigations, and performance management across the Pullman and Spokane campuses. The role emphasizes clear communication, policy interpretation, and program development in a busy university HR services environment.

The position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and HR experience, with full-time, 12-month terms and salary ranges depending on the consultant level.