Human Resources Operations Assistant

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The core purpose of the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) is to empower blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential. We believe in a future where every blind and low vision student in Washington has the supports and services they need to succeed. Our programs and services are provided across a diverse continuum of service options;

including a range of short and long‑term programs that include residential options at our Vancouver campus, outreach services in local schools and communities, access to specialized technology and resources through our Ogden Resource Center, as well as training options for parents, educators, and related service providers through a combination of department efforts. Our greatest resource at WSSB is our incredible staff.

Our valued employees are continuously encouraged to improve the ways that we provide service to our students and the community. WSSB’s core values are being student‑centered, equity, accessibility, relationships, and continuous improvement.

The Human Resource Consultant Assistant 2 (HRCA2) performs direct customer‑level professional human resource service including but not limited to human management system data entry while directly support onboarding, new employee orientation and employee benefits. Working under general supervision and regular guidance of the department director, the HRCA2 supports equitable, inclusive, and policy‑aligned human resource practices while contributing to recurring assignments and projects as assigned.

• Provides direct assistance to employees for human resources, benefits, retirement and payroll process needs.
• Enters, retrieves and validates data from human resource information or other computerized recordkeeping systems supporting payroll, benefits, personnel files, position files, performance evaluations, employee training and development,
• Processes data entry for employee, payroll, benefits safety and health systems.
• Composes correspondence and processes hiring and appointment actions.
• Maintains records and statistics, analyzes and compiles data and information for reporting, prepares narrative or statistical reports, assists with public disclosure requests
• Supports recruitment efforts including developing job postings, screening applicants, developing interview questions, trains interview panel members, and provides advisement to hiring managers for candidate selection.
• Assists to develop and implement employee training.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ethical HR practices
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  Ability to promote transparency, confidentiality, cultural respect, and equitable application of HR policies.
• Employee and public inquiries
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  Ability to assess needs, evaluate options, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Policy, rule and laws interpretation
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  Aptitude for interpreting laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining language and ability to provide explanation to employees for comprehension as needed.
• Teamwork:Ability and willingness to work within diverse educational environment, working directly with students and employees from various backgrounds and life experiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field OR
  equivalent combination of education and human resources…