Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) Olympia

State of Washington; Olympia, Washington (WA, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Human Resource Consultant to join their collaborative team in Olympia. This role involves providing essential HR guidance, processing personnel actions, and facilitating new employee orientations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment. With a hybrid work model, this position offers flexibility while ensuring that the team can thrive together. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Washington's children and youth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in HR or related field.
• Education in business, public administration, or behavioral sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance on policies and procedures.
• Process personnel actions for new hires and changes.
• Facilitate new employee orientation.

Skills

HR guidance

Consultation skills

Payroll processing

Employee orientation

Policy explanation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration

Relevant experience in HR or related field

Tools

HRMS

NeoGov

Job description

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job Title:Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) Olympia

Location:Thurston County -Olympia, WA (Hybrid with expectations to be in the office as needed)

Closes:May 11th, 2024

Salary:$4,093.00 - $5,501.00 Monthly.

We are pleased to announce that we are looking for a talented HRC1 to join our fun, collaborative team; someone who embodies DCYF's core values of inclusion, respect, integrity, compassion, and transparency. Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy – thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally; nurtured by family and community."

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:

We pride ourselves on being a strategic partner for those we support, having a strong work ethic, and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment. We are seeking a dynamic individual to support the Headquarters divisions in Washington state.

Key responsibilities include providing HR guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding DCYF policies, WAC Civil Service laws, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and processing personnel actions. This position will work under the supervision of higher-level HR professionals.

This position is based in Olympia, WA, with a hybrid work model. This position primarily teleworks but periodic in-office presence is required for meetings, trainings, and other business needs. Travel is occasionally required.

Some of what you will get to do:

• Consult with staff to offer guidance on HR-related procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Process all personnel and payroll actions associated with new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers, and other employee changes.
• Facilitate new employee orientation, providing a comprehensive overview of the benefits available to state employees.
• Provide guidance to management and staff regarding job classification, salary, seniority and/or anniversary dates, review periods, leave use, and holidays
• Explain and assist staff with the completion of HR-related documents.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, managers, and members of the public.
• Assist with processing and reviewing position allocation and recruitment requests.
• May assist with the initial stages of protected leave.

Required Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of work experience in an office or human resources setting, or related field OR a mixture of relevant education and experience equaling four (4) years.

*Education must be with an emphasis on business or public administration, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, or other professional HR certification
• Professional experience providing consultation and administrative support within a Human Resources Office.
• HRMS and NeoGov experience.

How do I apply?Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:

• Current resume detailing experience and education.
• Letter of Interest.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact Cole Alford at [e-mail].

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