HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State School for the Blind is seeking a Human Resource Consultant Assistant 2 (HRCA2) to provide direct HR services, including onboarding, benefits, and data entry, under supervision. The role supports equitable HR practices and contributes to projects aligned with policy and compliance.

You will assist with recruitment, employee training, and HRIS data management, while maintaining confidential information and collaborating with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and HR-related experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical HR practices.
• Ability to manage confidential information and work with sensitive data.
• Experience with HRIS or data systems is preferred.
• Customer-service orientation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct customer-level HR service including onboarding, orientation and benefits support.
• Handles data entry and maintains HR records and reports.
• Supports recruitment, job postings, and candidate evaluation processes.
• Assists with training development and delivery as needed.
• Responds to inquiries and supports employees and managers with HRIS data and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Customer service orientation

Confidential data handling

Teamwork and independence

Equity and inclusion mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and HR experience

Tools

HRIS / data systems

Job description

Description

Persons with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact [e-mail]. Those with hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

(Logo: Silhouette of Washington State with a lighthouse icon pointing to Vancouver)

The core purpose of the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) is to empower blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential. We believe in a future where every blind and low vision student in Washington has the supports and services they need to succeed. Our programs and services are provided across a diverse continuum of service options; including a range of short and long-term programs that include residential options at our Vancouver campus, outreach services in local schools and communities, access to specialized technology and resources through our Ogden Resource Center, as well as training options for parents, educators, and related service providers through a combination of department efforts. Our greatest resource at WSSB is our incredible staff. Our valued employees are continuously encouraged to improve the ways that we provide service to our students and the community. WSSB's core values are being student-centered, equity, accessibility, relationships, and continuous improvement.

Duties

Position Summary

The Human Resource Consultant Assistant 2 (HRCA2) performs direct customer-level professional human resource service including but not limited to human management system data entry while directly support onboarding, new employee orientation and employee benefits. Working under general supervision and regular guidance of the department director, the HRCA2 supports equitable, inclusive, and policy-aligned human resource practices while contributing to recurring assignments and projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance to employees for human resources, benefits, retirement and payroll process needs.
• Enters, retrieves and validates data from human resource information or other computerized recordkeeping systems supporting payroll, benefits, personnel files, position files, performance evaluations, employee training and development,
• Processes data entry for employee, payroll, benefits safety and health systems.
• Composes correspondence and processes hiring and appointment actions.
• Maintains records and statistics, analyzes and compiles data and information for reporting, prepares narrative or statistical reports, assists with public disclosure requests
• Supports recruitment efforts including developing job postings, screening applicants, developing interview questions, trains interview panel members, and provides advisement to hiring managers for candidate selection.
• Assists to develop and implement employee training.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Key Competencies

• Ethical HR practices: Ability to promote transparency, confidentiality, cultural respect, and equitable application of HR policies.

• Employee and public inquiries: Ability to assess needs, evaluate options, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Policy, rule and laws interpretation: Aptitude for interpreting laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining language and ability to provide explanation to employees for comprehension as needed.
• Teamwork: Ability and willingness to work within diverse educational environment, working directly with students and employees from various backgrounds and life experiences.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications and Attributes

• 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.

Supplemental Information

Union Inclusion:
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Opportunity for All:
The Washington State School for the Blind celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports 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, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials, and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Veterans Preference:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security number. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competency to perform in the position.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application, or that need this announcement in an alternative format, may call [phone]. Should you have any questions regarding this position, or the online application, please email [e-mail]. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.