Staff & Student HR Manager

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Employee benefits overview

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking a Staff & Student HR Manager for the School of Nursing in Seattle. You will coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and employment processes for faculty, staff, administrators, and students, ensuring compliance and timely guidance.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of HR Operations, you will also support performance reviews, leaves, and process improvements, collaborating with campus partners to maintain accurate records and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of HR/payroll experience.
• Experience in higher education setting preferred.
• Clear communication in written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff and student recruitment, onboarding, and documentation.
• Oversee annual performance, in‑grade, and position reviews.
• Guide staff/student leaves, separations, and compliance activities.
• Develop and deliver resources and training on staff/student employment.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR policies

Compliance

Employee relations

HR data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday HCM

Handshake

Job description

Seattle, WA

Full time

REQ-0000136197

Job Description

The School of Nursing has an outstanding opportunity for Staff & Student HR Manager to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Director of HR Operations, the Staff & Student HR Manager is part of a highly collaborative team of professionals working to effectively administer human resources services to a diverse community of faculty, staff, administrators, and students in the School of Nursing. The Staff & Student HR Manager serves as the School’s subject matter expert and is responsible for coordination of staff and student employment processes and policies including, but not limited to, recruitment/hiring, performance and position reviews, leaves, and associated compliance and process improvement. The Staff & Student HR Manager is also responsible for providing clear and timely guidance to staff and student populations and those that lead and support them.

Key Responsibilities

Staff & Student HR Operations (70%)

• Manage and/or provide guidance on staff/student recruitment, hiring, and onboarding policies and procedures including job profile selection, document preparation, and review/approval routing as appropriate; leverage and coordinate use of associated recruitment tools and systems (e.g., Workday Recruiting, Handshake, etc)
• Coordinate staff annual performance, in-grade, and position review processes
• Manage, collaborate, and provide guidance on staff/student employee leaves, layoffs, and separations processes
• Work with Assistant Director of HR Operations to develop, review, update, and deliver resources, guidance, and training related to staff/student employment
• Work with team, School and campus partners as necessary to ensure a timely, compliant, and accurate administration of staff/student employees

Compliance & Analysis (15%)

• Gather, analyze, interpret, and report on data to promote compliance with School, UW, state, and federal regulations and best practices; monitor and coordinate School-wide compliance with required training
• Ensure documents related staff/student employment are appropriately reviewed and retained according to School and University standards; organize information in an intuitive, sustainable, and transparent manner
• Participate in relevant meetings, communities-of-practice, trainings, and other opportunities to stay current and competent on staff/student employment information and best practices

Communication & Process Improvement (15%)

• Lead, collaborate on, and/or contribute to the evaluation and improvement of HR processes and policies; where appropriate, lead implementation and change management activities
• Build and maintain productive working relationships; communicate clearly and collegially to support efficiency and a productive work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree
• Two years of successful experience in human resource and/or payroll services/administration
• Experience working in a higher education setting
• Proven ability to communicate respectfully, effectively, and professionally in written and verbal formats

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Workday HCM or similar HR/Payroll system as a part of regular job duties
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiarity with the staff and student employee lifecycle in higher education

Working Conditions

• Opportunity for hybrid work (i.e., onsite and remote); onsite work occurs in an office setting in proximity to others.

Application Requirement

Applicants should provide an up-to-date resume that clearly demonstrates relevance to the Staff & Student HR Manager position. Applicants who advance to the final stage of consideration may be asked to provide contact information for three references.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$77,112.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$84,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/).

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080).

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