Human Resources Consultant II - Benefits

Job Category

Human Resources

Requisition Number

HUMAN002347

Posted : September 30, 2025. Full-Time, Hybrid. Hourly Range : $34.97 USD to $53.86 USD

Locations

Showing 1 location : Ephrata Annex, 451 Diamond Dr, Ephrata, WA 98823, USA

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits

This link below will provide you with Grant PUD's benefits that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary

Independently performs professional level human resource assignments in one or more areas of the human resource function such as classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment and selection, equal employment opportunity, reasonable accommodation, training, organizational development, human resource information systems, and / or labor relations.

Experienced professional level. Under general direction, independently provides professional human resource services. Works under general guidance of a higher-level human resource professional or manager.

Essential Functions

• Assists with development and application of human resource activities; applies understanding of respectful behavior for cultural differences in the workplace.
• Provides professional and technical information and advice to management and others regarding applicable laws, rules, policies and human resource policies and procedures.
• Analyzes laws, rules, policies and practices; assists in developing, evaluating, revising, and implementing human resource policies and procedures.
• Develops credible, trustworthy consulting relationships through professional integrity; maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Serves as team / project leader in a specialized human resource unit; serves as project leader in special assignments.
• Retrieves data from human resource information or other computerized recordkeeping systems supporting payroll, benefits, personnel files, position files, performance evaluations, employee training and development, public records disclosure, safety and health systems and other data functions.
• Assists management in determining ongoing and future business and operational needs.
• Refers complaints of hostile workplace, harassment, discrimination and / or failure to accommodate to higher-level staff for investigation.
• Helps to resolve and / or mediate conflict in the workplace; refers to a higher-level human resource consultant when needed; documents formal outcomes.
• May assist in new employee orientation or onboarding.
• Develops and provides presentations and training programs regarding human resource function(s) such as fair and equitable employment practices, performance management, supervisory responsibilities, benefit plan provisions and options.
• Identifies and recommends areas of improvement for human resource practices and policies to align with customer needs, meet regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & Procedures.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle / Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to :

Following all safety policies and procedures.

Specific Functions

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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