Job Information
Washington State University HR Assistant - Benefits in Pullman, Washington
HR Assistant - Benefits
Available Title(s):
123E-YNCSNPS - Human Resource Consultant Assistant 1, 123F-YNCSNPS - Human Resource Consultant Assistant 2
Business Title:
HR Assistant - Benefits
Employee Type:
Classified
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
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 an HR Assistant - Benefits in the HRS Benefits Services, you will provide customer service to WSU employees and external customers while executing clerical and technical processes in support of Benefit Services, including but limited to medical and retirement benefits. You will serve a variety of clients by explaining rules, policies, and procedures to WSU faculty and staff specific to their unique employment type. While adhering to established HRS, University, state, and federal guiles and regulations, you will also:
• Produce data reports;
• Gather, organize, and process documentation and benefit enrollment forms;
• Review, develop, and maintain accurate electronic and paper records, and files;
• Prepare correspondence for variety of audiences and purpose;
• Develop and update benefit websites; and
• Develop, update, and present education presentations and benefits training in collaboration with senior staff.
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 will be eligible for a hybrid schedule of up to two remote days per week.
Monthly Salary:
Benefits Assistant 1: $3,167 - $4,194 | Range 36 (Steps A - M)
Benefits Assistant 2: $3,643 - $4,865 | Range 42 (Steps A - M)
Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357-28.
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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 https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for the HR Assistant 1 level:
• Three years of office experience including a