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Senior Human Resources and Workplace Experience Strategist

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Yakima, WA

Yakima, WA

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$77k - $124k/yr Full time Senior Employee Relations Hr Operations

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Job Description

Senior Human Resources and Workplace Experience Strategist provides senior-level HR guidance across employee relations, payroll administration support, and HRIS operations for the full PNWU workforce.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted HR advisor to supervisors, program leaders, and Deans on employee relations matters for both staff and faculty.
Advise on and support performance concerns, coaching conversations, corrective action, and workplace conduct issues.
Support workplace investigations, grievances, and complaint resolution under HRWE leadership direction.
Coach leaders to address performance and conduct issues early, directly, and with respect for the people involved.
Partner with supervisors to document performance improvement plans and support consistent, equitable application of expectations.
Advise on separations, involuntary transitions, and related employee relations matters; use independent judgment for routine and moderately complex matters.
Escalate complex, high-risk, or novel employee relations matters to the VP of HRWE as appropriate.
Administer bi-weekly payroll change processes including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and status changes.
Act as the HR–Payroll bridge to align HRIS and payroll data and ensure consistent handling of personnel actions.
Support accurate and compliant payroll processing in partnership with Payroll and Finance.
Support payroll compliance with federal and Washington State wage and hour law, tax withholding, and deduction requirements.
Support year-end payroll processes including W-2 preparation and ACA reporting.
Reconcile payroll data with HRIS records; investigate and resolve discrepancies with attention to detail and follow-through.
Support internal and external payroll audits through data accuracy, documentation, and timely responses.
Serve as HRIS subject matter expert and system administrator for Human Resources and Workplace Experience.
Maintain accuracy, security, and integrity of employee data and personnel records within the HRIS.
Configure and maintain HRIS workflows, security roles, and reporting infrastructure to support HR operations.
Build and deliver workforce reports supporting decision-making, compliance, and audit response.
Support HRIS integrations with payroll, benefits, and other institutional systems.
Serve as a resource for staff and supervisors on HRIS use, self-service, and data access.
Coordinate and administer hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes for staff and faculty.
Support search committees and hiring managers through job description development, posting, and offer letter generation.
Manage administration and lifecycle of employment contracts, appointments, and personnel action documentation.
Coordinate internal movements including transfers, promotions, and reclassifications with attention to equity and consistency.
Ensure timely and compliant responses to employment verifications and reference requests.
Serve as a point of contact for the HR@pnwu.edu inbox, routing inquiries appropriately and responding with clarity and respect.
Administer faculty credentialing for new hires and periodic review on the appropriate reappointment cycle.
Maintain credentialing documentation required for program accreditation; plan ahead for accreditation cycles rather than responding at the last minute.
Support routing, documentation, and administrative execution of faculty appointment, reappointment, and promotion processes.
Support transitions into emeritus status and other end-of-appointment processes.
Track affiliate faculty, adjunct appointments, and startup fund utilization.
Ensure compliance with federal, Washington State, and local employment law including FMLA, ADA, WFLA, wage and hour, EPOA salary disclosure, and EEO requirements.
Support disability accommodations and protected leave processes in partnership with benefits and leadership to ensure consistency and compliance.
Provide expert guidance on university policies, the Staff Handbook, the Faculty Handbook, and related HR practices, including explaining reasoning behind decisions whenever possible.
Support policy development and revision with the VP of HRWE; apply policies and practices equitably across roles, departments, and levels.
Acknowledge mistakes and correct course transparently; escalate complex compliance matters appropriately.
Bring initiative, ownership, and follow-through; treat small commitments with care equal to high-visibility work.
Actively seek and apply feedback; adjust when intent and impact do not align.
Contribute to the credibility and steadiness of the HRWE team; hold self and peers accountable with professionalism, candor, and care.
Engage in continuous learning and professional development to sustain expertise in employee relations, payroll, HRIS, and employment law.
Perform other related duties as assigned based on departmental need.
Perform job duties in accordance with safety, legal, and regulatory requirements, University policy and procedures, and accepted business practices.
Act with the highest level of professional ethical standards in all aspects of job performance in accordance with PNWU mission and values.
Understand and adhere to accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
4–7 years of progressively responsible HR generalist experience, with demonstrated depth in employee relations, HRIS administration, and payroll partnership or administration.
Demonstrated experience advising and coaching supervisors on employee relations matters.
Working knowledge of federal and Washington State employment law including FMLA, ADA, wage and hour, and EEO requirements.
SHRM-CP or PHR required or within one year of hire; SHRM-SCP or SPHR strongly encouraged as part of continued professional development.

Preferred

Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; SHRM-SCP or SPHR.
Experience in higher education, healthcare, or another mission-driven environment.
Experience supporting workplace investigations, grievance processes, or progressive discipline.
Experience with faculty affairs operations, credentialing, or accreditation documentation.
Experience partnering across HR and Payroll functions in an integrated or shared services model.

Benefits

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
403b with Roth Option
Paid Holidays

Salary & Status

Location: Yakima, WA (onsite)
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary: USD 77,200 - 123,500 per year
Hiring rate: $37.12 - $48.27
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; pro-rated based on hours/week

Recruitment Period

08/12/2026 - Until Filled

Work Authorization

PNWU does not sponsor employment visas.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

To Ensure Full Consideration, Submit

A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
Detailed resume
Contact information for three professional references

Additional Information

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.
Benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE.
PNWU is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.
To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, call Human Resources at 509.452.5100.

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