HR Consultant - Talent Acquisition

Ephrata Annex
451 Diamond Dr
Ephrata, WA 98823, USA

Closing Date to Apply:

Internally:
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 @5pm PST.

Externally:
Saturday, September 5th, 2026 @5pm PST.

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant County PUD will conduct a background check after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Consultant I performs entry-level professional talent acquisition work by coordinating and executing full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned positions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and District hiring requirements. This position is responsible for executing core recruiting activities including job postings, candidate communications, interview coordination, hiring manager support, applicant tracking system (ATS) administration, and coordination of assigned pre-employment and onboarding activities.

The role plays an important part in delivering a professional and timely candidate experience, maintaining accurate recruiting records, and supporting the District's talent acquisition processes. This position builds foundational knowledge of recruiting best practices, hiring compliance, and process improvement, and serves as an entry point into the Talent Acquisition career path, where accuracy, responsiveness, customer service, and continuous learning are critical to success and advancement.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supports human resource activities across multiple functional areas; applies knowledge of respectful workplace practices and demonstrates awareness of cultural differences.
• Provides routine information to employees, supervisors, and the public regarding HR rules, policies, and procedures; refers more complex issues to higher-level HR staff.
• Assists with research, data gathering, and analysis of laws, policies, and HR practices; participates in revising and implementing HR processes under guidance.
• Develops and maintains accurate and confidential employee records within HR systems; ensures data entry is timely and consistent with established standards.
• Prepares basic reports, correspondence, and documentation to support HR operations and compliance requirements.
• Assists in coordinating HR activities such as onboarding, training, recruitment processes, performance management, and benefit enrollment.
• Participates in projects or assignments in support of HR initiatives and process improvements.
• Executes assigned work plans safely, compliantly, on time, and in accordance with established standards, procedures, and standard work practices.
• Maintains required technical knowledge and skills, serves as a…