Human Resources Operations Assistant

State of Washington School for the Blind; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington School for the Blind is seeking an HR Operations Assistant (HRCA2) to support direct, customer-facing HR services and maintain accurate HR records. The role contributes to equitable, policy-aligned practices and supports benefits, retirement, payroll, and reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and HR experience).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical HR practices.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Experience with HRIS or data systems.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Ability and willingness to work as a team and independently as tasks require.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct HR support to employees across benefits, retirement, and payroll processes.
• Enter, retrieve, and validate data in HRIS and recordkeeping systems supporting payroll, benefits, files and training.
• Process HR data entry for employee systems including payroll, benefits, safety and health systems.
• Compose correspondence and process hiring and appointment actions.
• Maintain HR records and statistics; analyze data and prepare reports.
• Assist with public disclosure requests.
• Support recruitment activities: postings, screening, interview questions, panel training, candidate selection advice.
• Assist with the development and implementation of employee training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The Human Resources Operations Assistant (HRCA2) supports direct, customer-facing HR services while maintaining accurate HR records and contributing to equitable, policy-aligned practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct HR support to employees across benefits, retirement, and payroll processes.
• Enter, retrieve, and validate data in HRIS and computerized recordkeeping systems that support payroll, benefits, personnel files, position files, performance evaluations, and employee training and development.
• Process HR data entry for employee-related systems, including payroll and benefits, and safety and health systems.
• Compose correspondence and process hiring and appointment actions.
• Maintain HR records and statistics; analyze and compile data for reporting; prepare narrative or statistical reports.
• Assist with public disclosure requests.
• Support recruitment activities, including developing job postings, screening applicants, developing interview questions, training interview panel members, and advising hiring managers on candidate selection.
• Assist with the development and implementation of employee training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and human resources related experience).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical HR practices.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Experience with HRIS or data systems.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Ability and willingness to work as a team and independently as tasks require.

Technologies

• HRIS (human resource information systems)
• Computerized recordkeeping systems

Key Competencies

• Ethical HR practices: promotes transparency, confidentiality, cultural respect, and equitable application of HR policies.
• Employee and public inquiries: assesses needs, evaluates options, and recommends appropriate actions.
• Policy, rule and laws interpretation: interprets laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining language; explains requirements to employees as needed.
• Teamwork: works effectively in a diverse educational environment with students and employees from varied backgrounds and life experiences.

Union Inclusion

• Included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Opportunity for All

• Committed to equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, and other protected statuses.
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Applicants may include the name and pronoun they would like to be referred to in application materials.

Veterans Preference

• Applicants meeting minimum qualifications who wish to claim Veteran’s Preference must attach a copy of their DD214 or other verification of military service.
• Please blackout personally identifiable data such as social security number.
• Guidance for eligibility determination is provided through the Veteran’s Preference information linked in the posting.

Location: Vancouver, WA (onsite)

Salary: USD 4,004 to 5,240 per month