HR Project Analyst

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100 year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of an HR Project Analyst II (internally known as HR Operations Analyst II) to join our Human Resources department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the VP, Compensation and Payroll and supports effective human resource operations through the administration of select systems and processes and coordinates the master calendar of HR initiatives and associated key communications.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and one-time home office stipend after initial training period.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level II: $64,600 - $97,500; bonus at target is 10% of salary.

Job Requirements

• Operate in a project coordination capacity to ensure successful completion of assigned projects.
• Support HR leadership by creating and maintaining department project roadmaps, milestone tracking, and communication timelines and deliverables across multiple communication channels.
• Coordinate implementation of business process and/or technical solutions that improve department efficiencies and employee experience; coordinate follow up actions with appropriate team.
• Coordinate with HR department leadership to regularly evaluate organizational needs relative to HR systems; execute or coordinate resources for modifications in the design when appropriate.
• Manage HR vendor relationships in collaboration with user subject matter experts and AgWest’s vendor management team, to include selection processes, implementation, troubleshooting, contract renewals and regular reviews.
• Coordinate content management and scheduling in collaboration with subject matter experts for posting on internal communications channels to share information on HR initiatives and processes and promote resources.
• Create high-quality written and graphical deliverables for employee consumption, and management review and action.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Generally, requires two or more year's professional experience balancing multiple projects and priorities
• Strong desire and aptitude for learning new computer systems and software applications
• Ability to quickly learn HR practices, processes, and procedures and identify improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in ambiguous situations
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization and with external parties (legal counsel, vendors, etc.)
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources and translate into actionable items and timelines
• Ability to demonstrate consistent, effective communication skills
• Ability to create written communication that is concise, professional and appropriate to context
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• HRIS and reporting experience
• Knowledge of project management concepts
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis
• General knowledge of HR processes and practices
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across different systems
• Prior experience learning new systems
  
  

Benefits Offered By AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!
• Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.
  
  

Details About Insurance And Retirement Benefits Are Available At

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them.

To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we do with it. Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your application, and not utilized in the selection process.

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