Entry-Level HR Consultant I — Public Service Impact

State of Washington; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay

Free ORCA card

Additional 5% premium pay for 3+ in‑f‑

Job summary

State of Washington seeks an entry-level Human Resource Consultant 1 at the Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center in Shoreline, WA. You will become the primary HR contact for managers, employees, and the public, advising on HR policies, laws, and collective bargaining agreements.

The role emphasizes onboarding, benefits, payroll, and compliance with WACs/RCWs, with opportunities to grow under experienced professionals. A mandatory in-office schedule of at least 2 days per week is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field.
• Equivalent education and experience may substitute year-for-year for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for appointing authorities, managers, employees, and the public, providing services in classification, compensation, benefits, leave, hiring, and retention.
• Provide first-level advice on HR policies, guidelines, laws (WACs, RCWs), and CBAs, consulting with higher-level HR professionals on complex issues.
• Oversee hiring processes, including SEIU Internal Transfer and WFSE Bid processes, advising managers on screening, interview questions, reference checks, and compensation for new hires.
• Manage personnel/payroll actions for new hires, promotions, transfers, and other appointments, ensuring compliance with WACs, policies, and CBAs; resolve issues with Payroll and HRMS.
• Conduct onboarding, maintain staff records, and ensure compliance with I-9, E-Verify, and other employment requirements; lead new employee orientations.
• Assist employees with understanding and completing insurance, retirement, payroll, and other forms; resolve HR, Payroll, and retirement system issues.
• Monitor and process eligibility for insurance, retirement, leave usage, and other employment statuses, and handle performance evaluations and employment verification.
• Maintain personnel and medical files, generate reports, and serve as backup for team members; attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR laws knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / HR

Job description

State of Washington seeks an entry-level Human Resource Consultant 1 at the Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center in Shoreline, WA. You will become the primary HR contact for managers, employees, and the public, advising on HR policies, laws, and collective bargaining agreements.

The role emphasizes onboarding, benefits, payroll, and compliance with WACs/RCWs, with opportunities to grow under experienced professionals. A mandatory in-office schedule of at least 2 days per week is required.