Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
November 29, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
119E-YN_CS_NPS - Human Resource Consultant 1, 119F-YN_CS_NPS - Human Resource Consultant 2
Business Title:
Human Resource Consultant - Employment Services
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 WSU system.
Under general supervision, as a Human Resource Consultant within HRS Employment Services team, you will provide professional human resource services and support to assigned departments. Assist management and employees with routine human resource matters including recruitment, classification support, employee relations, policy interpretation, and employment processes. Work is performed within established laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. This position consults with a more senior Human Resource Consultant or Employment Services Director for complex issues.
This position is located on the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, WA.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:
HR Consultant 1 (Range 49): $4,517 - $6,075 | Commensurate with education and experience.
HR Consultant 2 (Range 54): $5,111 - $6,870 | Commensurate with education and experience.
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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Civil Service staff and Total Compensation .
Required Qualifications:
HR Consultant 1:
A Bachelor’s degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field AND o ne year of professional human resource experience involving employee relations/performance management. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
HR Consultant 2:
A Bachelor’s degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field AND two years of professional human resource experience involving employee relations/performance management . Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Professional HR experience involves independently applying HR principles, policies, and practices to advise managers and employees and address employee relations and performance management matters. This does not include paraprofessional or administrative HR support duties, such as routine processing, recordkeeping, scheduling, or coordination.
For All Applicants:
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience interpreting, explaining, and applying state and federal laws, rules, policies and procedures.
Experience interacting with large groups and individuals at all work levels.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an…