Job Details

HR Associate - E99472

Position Number: 9784802
Location: Cheney, United States
Position Type: Human Resources

HR Associate - E99472

Job Title:

HR Associate - E99472

Location:

Cheney

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Term of Appointment:

12 Months

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Human Resources Associate. This position is responsible for serving as the principal HR consultant for the assigned business lines, which includes supporting faculty, classified, exempt, and temporary employees of the university with recruitments and position activities. This position also will be responsible for performance management, coaching, training, contract, rule and policy interpretation and advice, classification and compensation, employee relations, HR information systems and other organizational structure and strategic planning.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $69,643.00 (minimum) up to $83,572.00. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin as listed on the Job Card. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Eastern Washington University Police Guild
https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2025/11/FOP-2025-2027-CBA.pdf

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '26 -'27 College of Distinction (CoD), the second consecutive year it has received the national recognition.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement:

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university

Equal Opportunity Statement:

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Physical Demands:

Contact Human Resources at jobs@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Required Qualifications:

Education / Experience:

Any combination of four (4) total years of education and/or experience in the following functional (or related) areas:

Human Resources
Recruitment
Performance management, training and coaching
Organizational structure and restructuring
Contract, rule and policy advising
Classification, position development, and compensation
Human resources information systems, such as PeopleAdmin, PageUp and/or Banner

Technological Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point; database management (such as Human Resources Information Systems), report generation
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing deadlines
Be able to work with others at all levels of the organization effectively, with a professional demeanor and ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Have excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and emotional intelligence
Able to manage conflict, collaborate and work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
Be customer service oriented and have a strong commitment to quality customer focused relationships and service
Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, or our students, staff, faculty and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's and/or Masters Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Human resources experience in state government, or a college or university setting
Experience in an environment with collective bargaining

Special Instructions to Applicants:

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide the information in a bulleted list or as a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4. Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
5. Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment:

Percent of Time: 70

- Responsible for the applicable position requisition, recruitment, and hiring processes for assigned area;

- Review position requisitions submitted by departments for quality, accuracy and alignment with university standards;

- Recommend appropriate advertising media and timelines utilizing PeopleAdmin, PageUp and Job Elephant, or other university systems and processes related to hiring;

- Develop recruitment information, advertisements and supplemental marketing materials as needed;

- Maintain updated information and statuses in University systems related to positions and applicants;

- Provide search committee training

- Monitor recruitments and exercise oversight of applicant evaluation process;

- Screen applications as assigned;

- Facilitate approval of interviews and hires;

-Generate applicant demographic reports

- Develop offer letters and contracts;

- Maintain recruitment files, applicant records and forms in adherence to university and public records requirements.

Employee & Labor Relations:

Percent of Time: 25

-In collaboration with the Director of Labor Relations;

- May assist employees (at all levels of the university), managers and departments by providing advice and counsel related to HR functional areas and services;

- Assist in problem and conflict resolution, performance development, personnel actions such as layoff and separation;

- Interpret and apply the collective bargaining agreements, university policies and procedures, and state and federal laws.

Other Duties:

Percent of Time: 5

- Training, job shadowing, and other duties as assigned.

To apply, visit https://jobs.ewu.edu/jobs/hr-associate-e99472-cheney-washington-united-states