About WestEd

As a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact by asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.

Furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion is core to who we are and how we work. We are committed to working with our clients to illuminate and address disparities, value and elevate diverse voices, and ensure equitable access to our resources and services. Please review our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Come and join us!

SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION—Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience. The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question.

Content Area or Department Brief Description:

The Sr. Human Resources Representative will provide a high level of technical skill and expertise to a variety of critical tasks. The individual must be able to deliver timely and high-quality results and provide high level support to the Human Resources Talent Manager. This position plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and effectively delivery of Human Resources services.

Reporting to the Human Resources Talent Manager, this position provides support to the Human Resources team by applying knowledge and experience including but not limited to the following duties:

Assists Human Resources Talent Manager with compliance requirements, reporting and monitoring trends
Provides compliance self-audits; provides reporting and recommendations and as appropriate, acts to remedy found items
Creates Smartsheets and/or additional HRMS tools to provide best access and usability to internal clients
Provides assistance to background screening team when necessary
Contributes efforts in the Performance Evaluation and Planning process and related support activities
Monitor and responds to unemployment claims
Participate in Exit and Stay Interviews as needed
Handle assigned employee relations activity
Assists with intranet page updates and development as assigned
Track, monitor and resolve helpdesk tickets as assigned
Provide support on special projects as needed
Assist with Conflict-of-Interest disclosure reviews as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

A minimum of 8 years of related human resources experience. PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, HR, and HR policies.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, (including advanced Excel skills). Smartsheet experience is a plus.
Proficient with Human Resources Management software (UKG/Ultipro is a plus)

*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The full salary range for this position, WestEd level 10, is $90,000 to $135,000 but WestEd does not typically hire at or near the top of the salary range. The typical hiring range for this role is $90,000 to $112,500. The actual offer takes into account multiple factors including but not limited to education; experience; internal equity, and other organizational needs.

In addition to the base salary, benefits include:

15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
All health/welfare benefits are effective first of the month following hire date
PTO: 3 weeks’ vacation (increases to 4 weeks beginning the 4th year of employment), paid holidays, and 12 days paid sick leave per year
Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary
Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives
Professional development opportunities & mentorship program

For more detail about our benefits, go to: https://www.wested.org/work-at-wested/benefits/

Committed to the diversity of race, ethnicities, perspectives, and opportunities, WestEd offers a variety of social and professional learning communities, such as Employee Resource groups, the Data Intelligence, Insights, and Innovation PLC, and the WestEd Parent Community, just to name a few. We hope you’ll consider joining us to build better schools, communities, learning pathways, and more! WestEd is a Drug Free Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. #LI-Alameda

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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