HR Specialist I

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This position is part of HR's non-exempt support team that will cross-train with other HR Specialists. The primary role for this position includes serving as the HR department's administrative specialist.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for specialized Human Resource functions, such as Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Staffing, Payroll, Labor Relations or Employee Relations. This position utilizes administrative and technical expertise in support of Human Resources strategies and objectives. This position is supervised by a Human Resources Supervisor or Human Resources Manager and may have a HR discipline lead for specialized functions or projects.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position provides direct support to both internal and external customers through use of knowledge of specialized Human Resource discipline(s), established Energy Northwest Procedures, guidelines, policy and both federal and State laws/regulations.

Daily Activity:

Provides day to day Human Resources support in one or more of the following areas as needed: compensation, benefits, HRIS, staffing, payroll labor relations, employee relations or EE. Requires specialized knowledge and experience in one or more Human Resource discipline(s) as identified. This position will be a direct customer interface, and will resolve issues, suggest solutions and work to accommodate customer requests in a timely and consistent manner. This position is responsible to meet timelines and may see processes through from start to finish.

Develops & runs regular reports, fulfills customer requests, and audit processes to ensure excellence in daily work, and products provided to internal and external HR customers. Is creative in idea sharing and brainstorming continuous improvement suggestions and concepts. Is actively engaged and participates in various meetings, projects and events.

Internal Support:

Provides direct support internally to Human Resource staff, supervision and associated Energy Northwest Leadership. Is involved in various projects and supports overall Human Resource goals and objectives through daily activity and HR team interactions. Takes an active role in planning, Is responsible for specific function CR/AR initiation and timely response, to ensure use of historical data and ongoing action tracking. Provides file room assistance, andassistance and is responsible for functional area filing necessary to ensure all files are up to date. May act as area Safety coordinator and will have an active role on the ERO team.

Communications:

Actively provides accurate communications verbally, written, and through presentations to internal and/or external customers to relay Human Resource data and information, in response to inquiry and for clarification purposes. Communication is part of daily activity and will require diplomacy, tact and professionalism. Maintains strict confidentiality and data integrity.

May be required to support ERO and Outage positions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Pay Range

$33.70 - $50.55 Hourly

Midpoint:

$42.13

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

Incentive Compensation

This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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