University of Washington is hiring: Human Resources Consultant in Seattle

Overview

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

UW Human Resources has an opening for a Human Resources Consultant to join the dynamic and impactful Campus HR Operations team!

The Human Resources Consultants on this collaborative and supportive team independently advise units and all employee populations (staff, academic personnel and student employees) using in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and University policies, including faculty code and collective bargaining agreements. Campus Human Resources Consultants support client departments in all functions of employee relations: performance management, complaints, investigations, grievances, and contract/policy interpretation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performance Management, Corrective Action and Employment Separation: Provide consultative advice and educate clients regarding performance management, corrective action, layoff and dismissal.
• Complaint Resolution: Provide guidance to managers and supervisors responding to employee complaints. Conduct, or assist managers with, investigations to resolve allegations and work with parties to facilitate resolution of employee concerns. Provide information to employees regarding complaint resolution options. Negotiate settlements and prepare settlement agreements.
• Policy, Rule and Law Interpretation: Evaluate organizational practices for compliance with laws, rules, policies and faculty code. As necessary, develop HR practice recommendations that comply with legal requirements while meeting operational needs. Develop implementation strategies that maintain continuity of operations.
• Training: Conduct formal and informal training sessions regarding a variety of HR topics.
• Labor Relations: Educate and inform managers and supervisors regarding the interpretation and application of labor agreements. Assist in responding to and resolving employee grievances. May participate on contract negotiation teams.
• Workplace Violence: Provide counsel and assistance to client departments in prevention of, and response to, workplace violence, including assessment, referral and case management.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferably in Human Resources or a related field, and at least four years of increasingly responsible senior human resources experience OR equivalent combinations of experience/education.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Additional Requirements

Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills, and technical proficiency using word processing, email, and the internet is essential.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of state & federal employment laws.
• Experience working in human resources in a higher education institution.
• Experience working in human resources in a unionized environment.
• This position is hybrid, at least two days per week in office.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $90,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum: $110,628.00 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 proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

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) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.