HR Associate Job at EWU School of Business in Spokane

Job Summary

Eastern Washington University seeks a Human Resources Associate to serve as principal consultant for assigned client areas supporting faculty, staff, and temporary employees. The primary focus is on recruitment, with additional responsibilities in performance management, training, contract, rule and policy advice, classification, compensation, employee relations, HR information systems, and organizational structure.

Location

Cheney, WA (Campus). Full‑time, 12‑month per year.

Salary

$68,277.60 – $79,000 (dependent on education, experience, and skills).

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, hiring processes for assigned areas, recommend advertising media, develop recruitment materials, and maintain applicant records.


• Assist employees at all levels, provide advice related to HR functional areas, interpret collective bargaining agreements, policies, and laws.


• Participate in training and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.


• Minimum of five years HR experience beyond entry‑level in recruitment, performance management, organizational structure and restructuring, contract, rule and policy advising, classification, compensation, and HR information systems (PeopleAdmin/Banner).


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HRIS, database management, and report generation.


• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR experience in a college or university setting.


• Experience in an environment with collective bargaining.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, marital status, family with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV, or other protected classes as required by federal and state laws.

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must pass a background check and comply with EWU Immunization Policy. Employees must complete required training (Canvas, Workplace Belonging).

Application Instructions

Submit an online application with a cover letter (bullet list is acceptable), a detailed resume, and a mission statement response.