Human Resource Consultant

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

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: September 16, 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.

• 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 position may be based on the WSU Pullman or WSU Spokane campus with weekly presence on the Pullman campus required. Specifics of the assignments and scheduling to be determined based on the successful candidate.

Additional Information

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Monthly Salary: HR Consultant 1 (HRC1): $5,250 - $6,750 | Commensurate with education and experience. HR Consultant 2 (HRC2): $6,250 - $8,000 | 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.

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

HR Consultant 1: Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related area and three (3) years of professional human resource experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

HR Consultant 2: Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related area and four (4) years of professional experience as a human resource generalist. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

For All Applicants: Experience handling complex employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, conducting investigations and reporting findings, corrective and disciplinary actions, and compliance with labor laws. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience interpreting, explaining, and applying state and federal laws, rules, policies and procedures, including labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and contracts. Experience interacting with large groups and individuals at all work levels. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment. Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the application of appropriate flexibility in response to issues and opposing points of view.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in any of the following areas: labor relations, recruitment, classification, compensation, Fair Labor Standards Act.

Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel association.

Human Resource experience in a higher education setting.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

About Human Resource Services

hrs.wsu.edu

Location: Pullman, WA

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.

Time Type

Full time Position Term: 12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. 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 [e-mail].

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