HR Processing Assistant

The Human Resources Support Specialist will provide essential technical support to supervisors, employees, and managers in recruiting, hiring, promoting, and retaining a qualified workforce. This role directly contributes to the agency’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion, helping WSP achieve its hiring and workforce management objectives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference by supporting the agency’s human resource functions and fostering an inclusive, innovative workplace culture.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitment:

WSP is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, creating a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. WSP’s focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotion practices ensures that the agency recruits and retains a diverse and qualified workforce, providing the best in public safety services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personnel/Payroll Transactions:

  • Prepare and process personnel and payroll transactions for employees in covered and non-covered bargaining unit positions.

• Volunteer and Intern Program:

  • Assist with rotational duties and provide support to the agency’s volunteer and intern program.

• New Employee Orientation:

  • Help coordinate new employee orientation by ensuring new hire paperwork, notifications, and documents are accurately and timely processed.

• Promotional Ceremonies:

  • Assist in the coordination of employee promotional ceremonies, including preparing agendas, resumes, daily announcements, and processing necessary orders for plaques, badges, and more. Provide day-of-event support such as setup and cleanup.

• Support HR Operations:

  • Assist with HR functions related to recruiting, hiring, and promoting employees to support the agency’s mission of workforce management and development.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Four (4) years of office experience or related college coursework (may substitute year for year).
• Technical Skills: One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Flexible Experience:

• If you feel that your lived experience, volunteer work, or a combination of education and experience demonstrates your ability to perform the duties, you are encouraged to apply and contact the HR consultant to discuss your qualifications. WSP values diverse experiences that align with its goals and mission.

Why Work for Washington State Patrol?

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and telework options are available for most positions.
• Family-Friendly Initiatives: The Infants at Work Program supports infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding.
• Growth Opportunities: Continuous professional development and advancement options.
• Community Impact: Serve your community and contribute to meaningful public safety work.
• Veteran-Friendly: Employment opportunities that support military veterans and spouses (per Governor Executive Order 19-01).
• Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Telework Policy:
While this is not a full-time telework position, a hybrid work schedule may be available after completing training or the probationary period. Candidates should be able and willing to work in-office and commute as needed.

This position offers a meaningful career path with opportunities for growth and development, all while supporting Washington State Patrol’s mission to create a safer, inclusive community through strong workforce management.