Human Resources Representative/Senior - Human Resources

clarkcountywashington; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Washington is seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Representative/Senior to lead classification and compensation activities and support general HR practices for a public service environment. The role requires collaboration, problem-solving, and a strong HR foundation across labor relations and employment law.

The position emphasizes experience with unionized workforces, HR best practices, and Workday or equivalent HRIS platforms, with senior placement requiring five years of

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, psychology or organizational behavior, or a related field.
• Two to four years of professional-level HR experience with at least one year of labor relations experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices.
• Experience working with unionized workforces and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• At least five years of progressively responsible HR experience for Senior placement.
• Experience with classification and compensation studies preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) highly desired.
• Intermediate to Advanced competency with Workday or other enterprise HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conducts classification studies and analyzes岗位 requirements and approvals.
• Assists in ensuring competitive and equitable compensation programs and salary surveys.
• Supports recruitment and selection strategies, instruments, and evaluation criteria.
• Advises managers on complex employee relations and disciplinary issues, including EEO matters.
• Supports training programs for management and employees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Labor relations

Employment law knowledge

HR best practices

Workday or HRIS

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Human Resources Representative/Senior to join our team with a focus on general HR practices, with an emphasis on classification and compensation.

The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative spirit, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to public service.

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received. First review date is Friday, September 25, 2026. . This posting may close at any time on or after that date with no additional notice.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge will be considered.

Required Qualifications:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, psychology or organizational behavior, or a related field.

Two (2) to four (4) years of professional-level human resources experience with at least one (1) year of labor relations experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices.

Experience working with unionized workforces and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Required for Senior placement:

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible HR experience.

Preferred:

Experience with classification and compensation studies.

HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, highly desired.

Intermediate to Advanced Competency with Workday or other similar enterprise HRIS platforms.

Additional graduate-level coursework or a degree is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

Work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and integrity.

Enjoy competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Examples of Duties

Job Classification

Conducts classification studies in response to department or union requests or indications of need for review and revision. Interviews or observes incumbents and/or reviews written materials relevant to the study including position questionnaires. Determines proper allocation of positions to existing classifications or identifies the need for new classifications or revision. Prepares classification reports and assists departments in drafting staff reports which document and justify the recommendations for approval by the appropriate authorities.

Compensation

Assisting in ensuring that the County's compensation program is competitive, cost-effective and equitable in relation to internal comparisons, external comparisons and contemporary compensation practices and techniques. Develops and conducts salary surveys to determine appropriate market-based compensation. Conducts job evaluations and analysis to resolve internal equity issues and assists in the development and administration of a wide variety of internal pay practices.

Recruitment and Selection

Assists and advises departments in recruitment and selection of employees. Develops or assists in the development of recruitment strategies and, selection instruments and techniques, qualifications sought, selection criteria, scoring techniques, participants in the process and frequently serves as a rating participant in some or all elements of the process.

Performance Management

Advises department managers in a variety of sensitive and legally complex employee relations and discipline issues. Areas of involvement include, but not limited to, employee performance, discrimination and EEO issues, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination claims and other areas requiring both knowledge of employment law and expertise in organizational behavior. Represents County in unemployment insurance hearings.

Training

Develops and presents (or assists in) a variety of training programs to management and employees in a range of h