Human Resources Assistant bei Renton Technical College, WA

About the Department

Join our team at Renton Technical College (RTC) as a Human Resources Assistant! As the first point of contact for the Human Resources Department, this position performs complex technical, and clerical tasks in support of the department operations and the Vice President of Human Resources with Public Records management. The HR Assistant is responsible for supporting several programs and assisting the team with a variety of confidential assignments by applying specialized knowledge and using independent judgment to resolve problems and apply human resource rules, policies, regulations and procedures. The HR Assistant requires excellent customer service and prompt responses to establish good working relationships internally as well as externally. 

This position is a full-time, overtime eligible position within the HR department, reporting directly to the Associate Director of Operations & Compensation / Leave Administration. This position is represented by the Renton Professional Technical Association (Prof-Tech) union at RTC. The salary range for this position is $65,673 - $84,489 annually. New hires may not be placed above step 10 ($80,573 annually). For more information regarding employee benefits, please visit our benefits page or the Prof-Tech Collective Bargaining Agreement . The priority consideration date for this position is September 26, 2025.

Position Duties

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically marginalized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the Human Resources and Public Records department, providing exceptional customer service.
• Provide clerical, technical and scheduling support to all areas of Human Resources as needed, but specifically the Associate Director of Operations & Compensation/Leave Administration and the VP of HR. 
• Assist with purchase requests and annual blanket and monthly purchase orders as needed. Manage procurement card usage, reconciliation and travel for department.
• Support the VP of HR and public records function by managing files, producing records and maintaining logs.
• Assist with budget changes in ctcLink. Assist with maintaining and updating the position management system.
• Assist with new hire orientation and on-boarding process.
• Assist with new hire paperwork ensuring it is timely and appropriately completed and input in the (PeopleSoft) ctcLink system; including creating new employee files, maintaining all current and separated employee personnel records. Prepare employee separation and exit forms. 
• Manage human resources data, maintaining confidential records, ensuring accuracy, generating complex reports, and ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations.
• Prepare and analyze reports using the query report builder in ctcLink and serve as the backup SME for ctcLink as needed. 
• Manage the Commute Trip Reduction program for RTC employees. 
• Assist in the hiring process of all student workers. 
• May assist with the online recruitment application system and database (NEOGOV), including position posting, managing recruitment accounts, and the application review process as needed. Assist with archiving finalized recruitments in NEOGOV.  
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Perform other duties, including department support and coverage, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Associate’s degree in human resources, business, or a related area and at least two years of human resources office support or administrative experience. Relevant education or work experience may substitute.

• Two years’ experience in data entry with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, particularly PeopleSoft, and strong knowledge of SharePoint. 
• 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.
• Strong organization skills, detail-oriented, with good editing and proofreading abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically exercising independent judgment, and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while accommodating numerous interruptions.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically experience creating & editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Previous success learning new computer software programs and platforms required. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the public. 
• 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:

Working hours are generally aligned to business hours, Monday – Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Work is mostly sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. Work and meetings may take place across campus. May drive/travel to trainings, conferences, and/or college events. This is mostly an in-person/on-campus position; remote work may occur as business permits.

Other Qualifications

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 Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

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 [email protected].

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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. 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,[email protected].     

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://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/annual-security-report.phpFor information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link:https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/daily-crime-log.php

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.