Human Resources Specialist I

Salary: $46,873.44 – $57,028.78 Annually

Location : ESD 112 – Vancouver, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202302134

Department: HUMAN RESOURCES & LEGAL SERVICES/INSURANCE

Program: Human Resources

Opening Date: 09/01/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV and For any questions, contact hr.dept@esd112.org.
General Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Human Resources Director the Human Resources Specialist I is responsible for supporting multiple Human Resources functions including: employee onboarding & training; special projects & customer support; and department record keeping systems.

Salary:

The full range for this position is $46,873.44 – $57,028.78. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment:

This position is full-time, year-round. First review of applications will be September 12, 2023.

A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years
2. At least three professional reference’s contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

1. Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding Human Resources topics in-person and via phone & email.
2. Establish and maintain confidential record keeping systems for the department including creating and maintaining electronic files.
3. Provide support to employment team to include participation in: advertising of positions; scheduling of interviews; and onboarding & training of new employees.
4. Partner with the Fingerprinting Technician to provide fingerprinting services and support agency phones & mail.
5. Partner with the Human Resources Director & other department members to coordinate Human Resources and ESD activities, events, and special projects.
6. Support the Certification Specialist in providing certification services to regional educators and districts.
7. Provide administrative support to the HR Department as assigned.
8. Provide administrative support to the Unemployment Pool as assigned.

Other Functions:

1. Represent the Human Resources department on agency committees as assigned.
2. Process fiscal transactions for the Human Resources department as assigned.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate’s degree and two years of Human Resources or related experience OR a high school diploma or GED and four years of Human Resources or related experience.
2. Two years of experience working in a professional office environment.
3. Experience using Microsoft Office Programs.
4. Experience establishing and maintaining electronic files and record keeping systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Experience in an education, not-for-profit, or public sector organization.
3. Experience working with and serving diverse populations.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions:

1. Office environment.
2. Extended or flexible hours as necessary.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history check through the Washington State Patrol.

Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!

Part-time positions working less than 20 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.

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Do you have an Associate’s degree (or higher) and two years of Human Resources or related experience OR a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and four years of Human Resources or related experience.?

• Associate’s degree (or higher) and two years’ experience
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and four years’ experience
• None of the above

02

Do you have two years of experience working in a professional office environment?

• YES
• NO

03

Do you have experience using Microsoft Office Programs?

• YES
• NO

04

Do you have experience establishing and maintaining electronic files and record keeping systems?

• YES
• NO

05

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

06

APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

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