Salary : $6,586.67 - $9,221.33 Monthly
Location : City Hall: 625 Swift Blvd - Richland, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 2024-00049
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 04/19/2024
Closing Date: 5/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 7000
General Summary
TARGET HIRING RANGE: $6,590 to $7,904 MONTHLY (DOQ)
GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work to multiple levels of management and employees in one or more key functional areas of Human Resources, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Human Resources Director ("supervisor").

CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
Click here for complete job description, including essential functions, competencies, and working conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid driver's license.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree with coursework in human resources management, business administration, public administration, employment law, general studies or related field and three (3) years of experience in human resources administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desirable Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience in human resources with at least three (3) years in a generalist or specialist role.
• SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR or PHR certification.
• Prior public sector human resources experience.
• Prior benefits administration experience.
• Prior labor relations experience, preferably in a union environment with multiple collective bargaining agreements.
• Prior experience conducting fact-findings/investigations and drafting disciplinary documents.
• Prior experience administering leave management programs (FMLA, ADA, Workers' Comp, etc.).

Supplemental Information

This position will be posted internal/external concurrently. Qualified internal applicants will be given priority consideration.
Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable) and a panel interview. Final candidate selected will be required to complete a comprehensive background/reference check.
Summary of City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):
Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan For Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.
Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits

• Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
• City-paid dental and vision plans
• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4% City-match deferred compensation with ICMA-RC 457 and 401(a) plan options
  • Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
  • Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
  • Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan

Extended Sick Leave (ESL)

Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)

City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Performance Assessment System

Regular Full-time (30 to 34/hr week) Employee Benefits

• Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
  • City pays 50% of the premium for Employee & Child/dren only, Employee pays 100% of Spouse premium
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holiday Leave
• 4% City-match deferred compensation; ICMA-RC 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Annual Performance Assessment System

Regular Part-Time (20 to 29/hr week) Employee Benefits

• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holiday Leave
• 4% City-match deferred compensation; ICMA-RC 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Annual Performance Assessment System

Limited Term, Temporary & Provisional Employee Benefits (Full-time) -
Must meet eligibility requirements

• Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
01

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

Select which best describes your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma/GED
• High School Diploma/GED & College-level course work (no degree)
• Associate's Degree
• Technical Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

03

If applicable, select which best describes your area of study for your degree.

• Human Resources
• Business or Public Administration
• Employment Law
• Psychology or Sociology
• Other Field
• Not Applicable (no degree)

04

Select all of your professional human resources related certification(s).

• SPHR
• SHRM-SCP
• SHRM-CP
• PHR
• Other HR Related Certifications
• None

05

Please select which best describes your professional human resources experience.

• I have no experience.
• I have some but less than three (3) years of experience.
• I have at least three (3) but less than five (5) years of experience.
• I have at least five (5) but less than ten (10) years of experience.
• I have ten (10) or more years of experience.

06

Do you have prior public sector human resources experience?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to question above, please list the specific public sector you worked in. If no public sector experience, please enter "n/a".
08

Do you have prior benefits administration experience?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "yes" to question above, please explain your experience administering an employer sponsored benefits program. If no benefits administration experience, please enter "n/a".
10

Do you have prior labor relations experience?

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered "yes" to question above, please explain your labor relations experience. Please list the specific bargaining units you have experience working with. If no prior labor relations experience, please enter "n/a".
12

Do you have prior experience conducting fact-finding investigations and drafting disciplinary documents?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have prior experience administering leave management programs?

• Yes
• No

14

If you answered "yes" to question above, please list the types of leaves you have experience administering. If no prior leave management experience, please enter "n/a".
15

Using complete sentences, describe the area(s) of human resources you are strongest/have the most experience in. Include the employer(s) and years of experience.
16

Using complete sentences, describe the area(s) of human resources you have the least/or no experience in.
Required Question