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Human Resources Consultant 1-Payroll & Benefits
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General Description of Work
Whatcom Community College invites applications for a Human Resource Consultant 1 (Class Code 119E) in the College's Human Resources/Payroll Office. The Human Resources Consultant 1 contributes to a variety of payroll and benefits functions and provides support to the Human Resources/Payroll Office. This position reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Enters, retrieves, and validates data for payroll and benefits into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) including maintenance and verification of employee records. Verifies and inputs personnel data, ensuring accuracy of content.
- Maintains records and statistics; analyzes and compiles data and information for reports; prepares narrative or statistical reports; responds to public disclosure requests.
- Performs a variety of clerical tasks for payroll processing; utilizes computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to prepare letters and documents; performs filing, copying and archiving records per payroll schedule.
- Assembles new hire packets including appropriate payroll, benefits, and college policy forms. Performs data entry of new hire information into various HRIS systems. Assists employees with completing payroll documents during new employee orientation.
- Completes employment verification requests when authorized by employee.
- Provides internal and external customer service. Responds to routine requests for payroll information within scope of authority, referring more complex questions and requests to the appropriate staff member.
- Provides payroll forms and reviews completed forms for accuracy, tracking incomplete or missing forms for follow-up.
- Assists in coordinating, planning, data entry, data review and other tasks during annual benefits open enrollment.
- Provides benefits data entry backup as needed.
- Generate, issue and track employment contracts.
- Process HR forms and maintain record keeping as it relates to State and Federal requirements.
- Monitor and update employee records within College's ctcLink system.
- Recommends areas of improvement for human resource programs, policies, practices.
- Other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field.
-OR-
- Equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of general clerical accounting or financial record keeping experience.
- Proficiency with computerized payroll system.
- Punctual and regular attendance.
- Effective oral and written communications skills.
- Actively contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals.
- Treats everyone with respect, dignity, and appreciates the differences in people.
Salary
Salary and Appointment:
- Range 47, full-time Classified salary starting at Step C, $4,299.00 per month with periodic increments to $5,370.00 per month.
Shift and Working Conditions:
- Position's shift is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. This position is not eligible for remote work.
Benefit Package:
- The position comes with a full benefit package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan.
- Accrues 8 hours per month of sick leave and 9.33 hours per month vacation leave with periodic vacation accrual increases based on longevity.
*Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:
- Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
- Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.
- Full-time employees may qualify for Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefit.
Start Date:
- As soon as can be arranged with successful candidate.
Application Due Date:
- Applications due by Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
- Cover letter which includes a diversity statement that addresses how you have committed to equity and inclusion in the past and how you might support a diverse workplace and educational environment through this position.
- Current resume.
- Official transcripts of any degrees listed as part of the minimum requirements will be required upon hire, but not as part of the application process.
- List of 5 professional references with contact information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $4,299.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Bellingham, WA 98226 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bellingham, WA 98226: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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