Hr Generalist - Benefits & Operations

Salary: $72,000.00 - $78,000.00 Annually
Location : 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 24-E0001
Department: Human Resource
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: 3/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Position
Are you looking for an HR Generalist position with the focus on Benefits & Operations, where you'll be at the forefront of shaping employee experiences within a diverse community? Join our dynamic and diverse HR team, where your passion for growth and development in HR will thrive as you delve into the intricate workings of benefits administration and operational excellence. This full-time and exempt from representation position reports to the Vice President of Human Resources. This confidential position works independently exercising decision-making authority within established guidelines using discretion to complete work objectives. This position, in partnership with the HR team, is responsible for performing a variety of complex human resource services to employees, including benefits administration and operational human resources functions, so that RTC may effectively serve our diverse campus and external communities.
The salary for this position $72,000-$78,000 and the priority consideration date is on March 15, 2024. RTC's appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the priority application deadline and conclusion of the recruitment process.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Support the college's mission by creating a learning and work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking. Contribute to the appreciation of diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding.
• Apply human resources rules, policies, procedures, and appropriate collective bargaining agreements in resolving routine and complex issues associated with a variety of human resources functional areas. Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside agencies.

Benefits

• Responsible for partnering with Benefits & Wellness Manager for coordination and administration of benefits, including complex issues for all employees at all stages of employment.
• Perform data entry to process new enrollments, changes, and terminations in applicable database systems, including PeopleSoft, Benefits 24/7, DRS, TIAA, etc.; coordinate benefit changes with payroll to ensure proper deductions are taken and process adjustments as needed; reconcile monthly benefit and retirement statements.
• Interpret plan policies, coverage documents, procedural requirements, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Present information at new employee benefit orientation sessions, during Open Enrollment, and facilitate retiree transitions; arrange for individual meetings as necessary in order to help employees understand the College's benefit programs and processes.
• Assist with on-campus workshops and other benefits-related events, including annual open enrollment, benefits fairs, and advising sessions for individual retirement plans, wellness initiatives, etc.;
• Receive, evaluate, and respond to inquiries from employees and the general public, providing information and assistance on employee benefits.
• Process reports and compile information related to employee benefits, including requests for information from the State Board and/or from public records requests; maintain accurate records and files to ensure accuracy of data reporting.
• Manage the Commute Trip Reduction program for RTC employees.

HR Operations

• Responsible for partnering with HR Operations manager for processing necessary electronic and paper-based employment records, ensuring accurate and timely workflow and processing.
• Manage human resources data, maintaining confidential records, ensuring accuracy, generating complex reports ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations. Responsible for data integrity by accurate entry of personnel data into college personnel management system (ctcLink) as well as updating personnel data in other college systems.
• Support operations with new employee's new hire paperwork insuring it is timely and appropriately completed and input ctcLink system, including creating new employee files, maintaining all current and separated employee personnel records. Prepare employee separation and exit forms.
• Prepare, analyze and distribute reports using the query report builder in ctcLink, including system required reports and compliance-related reports (ie union reports. Perform regular data audits with Operations manager.
• Ensure personal data and other confidential information is handled sensitively and kept secure.
• Establish and maintain relevant and appropriate tracking systems to include but not be limited to classified staff probationary and/or trial period evaluations, annual performance evaluations process, etc.
• Ensure employee job descriptions are up to date. Collaborate with supervisors to update job descriptions when needed.
• Assist VP/Lead campus Negotiator with collective bargaining and serve as member of college employee investigations (ie Title ix )as needed. Maintain record keeping and the completion of various reports and surveys.
• Compose correspondence and prepare communications for human resource related issues.
• Maintain and update HR Department SharePoint site, including the College Road Map.
• Assists with purchase requests, entering into ctcLink Procurement Database for annual blanket and monthly purchase orders as needed.
• Adhere to SBCTC record retention guideline for all HR documents.
• Support public records responses with VPHR.
• Manage the HR Calendar, including HR Conference Room reservations.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socioeconomic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Behavioral Science or related discipline. Any combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for year basis. Professional certification from a recognized human resources /personnel association ideal.
• Two years increasing responsibility in human resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically and exercise independent judgment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, specifically experience creating & editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Previous success learning new computer software programs/platforms required. HRIS experience required, PeopleSoft preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals whose first language is not English.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 month of hire) the production of accessibly content, whether print or electronic.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and state personnel laws, rules and regulations.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records,
• Planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Work collaboratively and collectively as a member of the Human Recourses team. Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position works during college business hours, however, there may be events (on and off campus) the position will organize and/or attend. Work is sedentary in nature and is performed in an office environment which is adequately heated and ventilated. Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screens in performing work assignments required. This position will move throughout campus periodically, utilizing various spaces to facilitate planned activities. Work will occur on-campus, with occasional remote work possible and depending on office coverage needs.
Terms of Employment
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact Nia Williams
EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. Please see policy at . The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.rtc.edu/annual-security-report For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: https://www.rtc.edu/node/4321
We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC's work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
2024 Employee Benefits Summary
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Eligible employees at Renton Technical College (RTC) receive a generous benefits package in addition to their paycheck, including:
Medical Insurance
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for lawful spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. more information can be found by visiting www.hca.wa.gov/pebb
2024 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier...