Human Resources Consultant 3 - Benefits & Wellness

Description

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a Human Resources Consultant 3 (HRC3) to serve as a senior-level consultant and Team Lead for the College's employee benefits and wellness programs, promoting a culture of wellbeing, equity, and excellence. This role supports the College's mission by enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive work environment that prioritizes physical, mental, and emotional wellness. The HRC3 operates independently within established guidelines, ensuring that policies and procedures are applied with accuracy, fairness, and consistency, while contributing to the College's vision of transforming lives through education, economic mobility, and community-building. This position reports to the Director for Compensation.

This position closes January 26, 2025 @ 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time.

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Denise Cook at dcook@columbiabasin.edu or (509) 542-4407.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and job-protected leave, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations;
• Lead wellness initiatives to enhance employees' physical, mental, and emotional well-being, including administering the College's wellness committee to promote engagement and collaboration;
• Analyze benefits usage and trends, recommending program enhancements that align with employee needs and organizational goals;
• Oversee and manage employee requests for ADA accommodations, ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and escalation of complex cases as needed;
• Conduct benefits orientations, manage open enrollment processes, and deliver clear, accessible information to employees to enhance understanding and participation;
• Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing empathetic and responsive support to ensure a positive employee experience;
• Train and mentor benefits team members to ensure consistent and accurate program administration and professional development;
• Collaborate with the Director for Compensation to develop and implement innovative, inclusive strategies for benefits and wellness programs;
• Build and maintain relationships with external benefits providers to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with institutional priorities;

Promote inclusivity and accessibility in benefits programs, ensuring equitable support and opportunities for all employees; and

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Two (2) years of relevant experience in benefits administration or a closely related field;

Important Note

This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.

Skills and Abilities

Yes, And / Teamwork : Foster a collaborative and positive approach to developing wellness initiatives and supporting team goals;

Support for DEI : Champion equitable and inclusive benefits practices, ensuring accessibility for all employees;

Organizational Skills : Manage multiple benefits responsibilities efficiently, maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines;

Problem-Solving Skills : Address benefits and wellness challenges with creative and data-driven solutions;

Empathy : Provide compassionate and understanding support to employees navigating sensitive benefits and wellness matters;

Project Management : Coordinate wellness programs and benefits updates, ensuring timely execution and alignment with goals;

Analytical Skills : Leverage data to assess benefits usage and trends, recommending program improvements that address employee needs; and

Communication Skills : Clearly and effectively convey benefits options and wellness initiatives to diverse audiences.

Terms of Employment

This position is a full-time classified staff position. This position is overtime eligible and the typical work hours are Monday through Thursday, from 7 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. and Friday, from 7 : 00 a.m. to 12 : 00 p.m.; however, must be available to work a flexible schedule when prior notice is given by the College. This position is available immediately.

Process Note

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

Conditions of Employment

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

Other Job Elements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met and may be encountered by an incumbent when performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.