HR Assistant - Labor Relations

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

May 18, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

123E-YN_CS_NPS - Human Resource Consultant Assistant 1

Business Title:

HR Assistant - Labor Relations

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Providing solutions in an efficient and customer-focused model, Human Resource Services (HRS) strives to enhance the employment experience and satisfaction of Washington State University (WSU) faculty and staff through clear communication, outreach, engagement, and support. Enhancing workplace satisfaction and sustainability of the University, fostering a positive and engaging experience to the OneWSU system.

 

As the HR Assistant within the HRS Labor Relations team, you will play an integral part in supporting the day to day functions of Labor Relations for the WSU system. Throughout your work, you will apply established federal, state, University and human resources guidelines, rules, policies and procedures related to labor relations. You will have frequent exposure to sensitive and confidential information, and must be willing and able to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Composing, formatting, proofreading, and editing correspondence, forms, and reports, including legal and confidential materials;

• Maintaining multiple labor relations case schedules and tracking date sensitive actions to ensure timelines are met in a high volume, fast paced environment;

• Creating, organizing and maintaining electronic and paper files and records;

• Providing support in the investigation and resolution of employee grievances, policy violation and other complaints;

• Responding to requests from employees, supervisors, other departments/divisions, unions and other external entities; and

• Providing clerical support in the preparation and conducting of multiple collective bargaining agreement negotiation activities and implementation.

 

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

This position is located on the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, Washington. After completing an initial training period, the selected applicant may be eligible for hybrid remote work one day per week based on operational needs.

Monthly Salary: $3,167 to $4,194 | Range 36 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

 

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of office experience OR equivalent education/experience.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 

• Experience providing clerical/administrative support to multiple individuals.

• Demonstrated experience providi