Human Resource Consultant 2 – Human Resources

Shoreline Community College; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoreline Community College is seeking a Human Resource Consultant 2 to serve as a key business partner for managers, staff, and the public on HR issues. You will respond to inquiries, coordinate recruiting, assist onboarding, and prepare employment letters.

The role emphasizes data integrity, leave processing, and policy guidance. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of HR experience, with strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field.
• One year of professional HR experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of HR practices, policies and records management.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with recruitment coordination and onboarding.
• Prepare offer and appointment letters for new hires.
• Ensure timely processing of payroll documents and leave cashouts.
• Support performance management and HR data integrity in HRIS.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business/HR/organizational science)

1 year HR experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

ctcLink

MS Office

Job description

Date of First Consideration:

August 20, 2026

Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.

OFM Salary Range:

54 - $64,404(Step A)-$84,528(Step L)/yr, depending on years of experience*

Salary is set by WA Office of Financial Management and is not negotiable. Salary listed is inclusive of King County Pay Premium

*Step M at $86,568 is attainable for those who have 6 consecutive years working in a WA State institution

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Supporting a vibrant campus community comprised of approximately 4,000 students/quarter, and 750 employees across the year, the HR Office serves as an integral component of College operations. Focused on meeting the needs of both employees and the College, Human Resources is responsible for managing employee recruitment/hiring, compensation/benefits, evaluation/training, and engagement/retention activities.

Working under the general direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resource Consultant 2 serves as a critical business partner, providing consultation and assistance to managers, staff, and the public regarding human resource and business issues.

Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Independently respond to inquiries from internal (other HR staff) and external (campus staff) sources regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Recommend appropriate and/or alternate courses of action within applicable requirements.
• Maintain accurate HR records in the human resource information system (HRIS) and ensure data integrity across employee records, organizational hierarchy, and compensation information.
• Assist with the coordination of recruiting activities for assigned positions on campus.
• Assists with onboarding of new employees.
• Lead new hire orientations as assigned.
• Create offer letters and appointment letters for new hires.
• Follow up regarding outstanding employment documents to ensure timely completion in alignment with state and federal guidelines.
• Create/route personnel action (PA) forms for completion within payroll deadlines.
• Determine and process leave cashout amounts (vacation/sick leave) by position type in compliance with applicable College policy or collective bargaining agreements.
• Research, analyze, document and process compensation functions in compliance with the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and applicable contract regulations.
• Support performance management cycles by advising managers on goal setting, documentation, and feedback delivery.
• Represent the HR Dept within campus committee processes providing HR input and guidance.
• Work to integrate diversity, as appropriate, into all major duties including the College’s hiring policy and through collegial and collaborative work.
• Other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field; AND
• One (1) year of professional experience in a Human Resources or related field OR equivalent education/experience

Knowledge Of:

• MS Office Access, Excel, Front Page, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word applications
• Enterprise resources systems such as Peoplesoft, ctcLink or equivalent.
• Compensation/payroll processes, and operating under a collective bargaining agreement
• Effective oral and written communication; effective customer service techniques
• Researching and providing documentation-based suggestions using various types of informational resources

Skill In:

• Fostering a climate of belonging through awareness and responsiveness
• Time management, organization, and ability to meet competing deadlines/priorities
• Entering and/or retrieving data accurately in computerized record keeping systems
• Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound independent judgment within college & legal guidelines
• Ability to remain calm and adapt to changing conditions or needs within the department due to emergent situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a busy, open office setting while maintaining a professional helpful attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Writing/editing/proofreading clear and concise materials resulting in effective oral and written communication with individuals inside and/or outside of the College
• Establishing/maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students, staff, and the public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner

You can’t check off every listed “Knowledge of” and “Skill in?” Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification – even if they might be a great fit for the role!

Physical Work Environment:

The College provides services both online and in-person. This position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings. This position requires the ability to read printed materials and a computer screen and the ability to communicate in English both in person and through other appropriate means. Please note, there may be limited opportunities for online work depending on program or area needs. If authorized for online work, employees will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs.

Terms Of Employment/Salary:

This position is allocated to pay range 54, under the Washington State Office of Financial Management higher education salary schedule. Salary placement for new employees is determined by the College. This position works 40 hours per week, with a schedule dependent upon department needs. Hiring of this position is contingent on available funding as determined by the College President.