Public Sector HR Consultant I

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay for on-site work

Free ORCA transit card

Additional 5% premium pay for on-site

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) seeks an entry-level Human Resource Consultant 1 in the Office of the Secretary (OOS) at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center, Shoreline, WA. You will be the primary HR contact for managers and staff, handling classification, compensation, benefits, and onboarding in a hands-on, public-service setting.

You will advise on HR policies, laws, CBAs, and guide on screening, interviews, and payroll processes, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal and State HR laws.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to analyze problems and data to develop effective solutions.
• Collaborative team player, able to work under pressure.

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

Communication skills

HR laws knowledge

Time management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) seeks an entry-level Human Resource Consultant 1 in the Office of the Secretary (OOS) at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center, Shoreline, WA. You will be the primary HR contact for managers and staff, handling classification, compensation, benefits, and onboarding in a hands-on, public-service setting.

You will advise on HR policies, laws, CBAs, and guide on screening, interviews, and payroll processes, contributing to a