Dshs OOS Human Resource Consultant 1

Human Resource Consultant 1

We are hiring a well-organized, resilient human resource professional to join our team!  

Here's an ideal opportunity to grow your career and knowledge of HR best practices and state service. You will join a supportive team with outstanding leadership, a solid vision for the future, and support to grow and strengthen your human resource skills.

You'll serve as an entry-level professional Human Resource Consultant (HRC), under the general supervision of the Human Resource Operations Manager. In your work, you will independently provide first-level technical and professional advice as well as consultation to administrators, managers, supervisors, employees, and the public regarding human resource services in the areas of appointments, classification, compensation, benefits, hiring, reasonable accommodations, layoffs/reversions, and protected leaves.

The individual works under the regular guidance of higher-level human resource professionals and provides routine level advice pertaining to advising DSHS policies, procedures, Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), and laws pertaining to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Care Act (FCA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Note: This position is required to be onsite in the OHBH facility, two days per week.

Some of what you'll do:

• First HR point of contact for an Administration's Appointing Authorities

• Support managers, supervisors, employees, and the public for the full range of HR services

• Under the regular direction of higher human resource professionals, and within the scope of authority, consults with, and provides routine first-level professional advice

• Provides interpretation to Appointing Authorities, managers, supervisors, employees, and the public regarding HR-related procedures, practices, guidelines, policies, WAC's, RCW's, Federal and State laws, and CBA's

• Assess customer's needs, identify and evaluate options, and recommend courses of action while engaging customers in analyzing and evaluating options and needs

• Composes clear, concise, and accurate memos, letters, reports, and documents

• Researches and resolves concerns on various personnel matters

• Answers the public's questions, provides advice and guidance on accessing HR services

• Consults on hiring processes, including the coordination of the SEIU Internal Transfer and WFSE Bid processes, and related rules

What we're looking for:

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing in order to provide guidance to administrators, managers, supervisors, and employees

• Ability to prioritize, organize time, achieve deadlines, and effectively manage multiple tasks

• Ability to be a collaborative member of a diverse team

• Resiliency in times of change and uncertainty as the work evolves

• Ability to leverage feedback

• Someone who embraces the opportunity to learn and make suggestions for improvement

Who should apply?

• Professionals with a bachelor's degree with a focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field

OR

• Equivalent education/experience

Questions? Please contact the DSHS recruiter by email peter.bonato@dshs.wa.gov and reference #07273.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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