What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist - Staffing position at Central Plateau Cleanup Company?
Job Responsibilities/Duties
Be Part of History and Make a Difference at Hanford — Join CPCCo's Workforce Resource Team!
At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), Richland, Washington, we're building a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area by protecting the Columbia River and remediating hazardous waste on the Central Plateau. Our success depends on talented, innovative people who share our commitment to environmental stewardship. As we achieve new milestones in protecting our community and environment, you have an opportunity to be part of our legacy.
Join our dynamic team as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in supporting our staffing efforts and fostering the next generation of talent!
Key Focus: Intern and Co-Op Programs
This entry-level HR Specialist role is primarily dedicated to supporting CPCCo's Early Career Programs, that include Summer Interns, year-round Co-Op Interns, and our annual scholarship program. You'll play a vital part in recruiting, onboarding, and enabling top talent from local higher education institutions, ensuring students and new graduates become integral contributors to Hanford's mission.
Duties and responsibilities as an HR Specialist include but are not limited to the following:
Intermediate Grade 14:
Desired Qualifications
In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.
Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):
2025 Salary Range:
CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers
A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
Relocation Funding Provided No
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification Exempt
Shift Work Required No
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR 41 60-1.4 - Equal Opportunity , CFR 41 60-300.5 - Veterans , CFR 41 60-741.5 - Disabilities , and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 .
CPCCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, pregnancy status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and terms of employment.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) while applying for a position with CPCCo, please e-mail ^CPCCo_EEO . Note: Please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.
If you have any difficulties while applying for a position, please send an email to ^CPCCo Human Resources.
Applicants And Employees Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws And Are Protected Under Federal Law Against Discrimination. To View Information Regarding These Rights, Please Click On These Links:
Be Part of History and Make a Difference at Hanford — Join CPCCo's Workforce Resource Team!
At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), Richland, Washington, we're building a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area by protecting the Columbia River and remediating hazardous waste on the Central Plateau. Our success depends on talented, innovative people who share our commitment to environmental stewardship. As we achieve new milestones in protecting our community and environment, you have an opportunity to be part of our legacy.
Join our dynamic team as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in supporting our staffing efforts and fostering the next generation of talent!
Key Focus: Intern and Co-Op Programs
This entry-level HR Specialist role is primarily dedicated to supporting CPCCo's Early Career Programs, that include Summer Interns, year-round Co-Op Interns, and our annual scholarship program. You'll play a vital part in recruiting, onboarding, and enabling top talent from local higher education institutions, ensuring students and new graduates become integral contributors to Hanford's mission.
Duties and responsibilities as an HR Specialist include but are not limited to the following:
- Intern/Co-Op Program support: Coordinate scheduling, activities, and logistics for summer intern and co-op participants;
- Job fairs and campus recruitment: Participate in job fairs, recruitment events, and outreach initiatives, strengthening CPCCo's partnerships with local colleges, universities, and higher education institutions;
- Onboarding and Orientations: Run engaging new hire orientations for interns, co-ops, and other new employees;
- Collaborate on projects and programs that support company objectives and employee development;
- Scholarship Program Administration: Manage and execute CPCCo's scholarship program for students, working directly with applicants and awardees;
- Assist with staffing activities for internal and external positions, including applicant sourcing, screening, correspondence, and supporting HR record management in the PeopleSoft database;
- Prepare detail summer program activities, workshops, and presentations for interns/co-ops and CPCCo employees;
- Serve as the primary staffing back-up for all CPCCo staffing needs;
- Support recruitment goals by engaging in outreach and company-wide and site initiatives; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Intermediate Grade 14:
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline; and
- Two (2) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline; and
- Three (3) or more years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Talent acquisition: Proven experience sourcing, screening, creating candidate pipelines and selecting qualified candidates.
- Experience in working with and implementing Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Pro.
- Experience working in People Soft (Oracle), Microsoft Office Suite: Power-Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
- Experience handling sensitive information and record management.
In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.
Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):
2025 Salary Range:
- Intermediate Level Grade 14: $81,500 - $101,500
- Intermediate Level Grade 15: $81,500- $111,650
- Intermediate Level Grade 14: $81,500 - $103,750
- Intermediate Level Grade 15: $81,500- $114,100
CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers
A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200 surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
Relocation Funding Provided No
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification Exempt
Shift Work Required No
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR 41 60-1.4 - Equal Opportunity , CFR 41 60-300.5 - Veterans , CFR 41 60-741.5 - Disabilities , and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 .
CPCCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, pregnancy status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and terms of employment.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) while applying for a position with CPCCo, please e-mail ^CPCCo_EEO . Note: Please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.
If you have any difficulties while applying for a position, please send an email to ^CPCCo Human Resources.
Applicants And Employees Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws And Are Protected Under Federal Law Against Discrimination. To View Information Regarding These Rights, Please Click On These Links:
- Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
- Pay Transparency Policy Statement
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
- WA State Paid Family Medical Leave
Salary : $81,500 - $114,100