State of Washington · 1 day ago
DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant 3
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe State of Washington's Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a Human Resource Consultant 3 to join their Office of the Secretary, Human Resources Division. This role involves providing consultative support to senior leaders and managers on employee performance, investigations, and labor relations, while also developing tools and training to enhance workforce management.
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Responsibilities
Provide consultative support to senior leaders, managers and supervisors surrounding employee performance, investigations, labor relations, workforce planning, employee leave and other core human resources functions
Analyze complex employee relations issues and develop practical, strategic options that support sound decision-making and timely resolution
Draft clear, well-reasoned correspondence, including responses to complaints, performance expectations, disciplinary actions and grievance responses
Represent human resources in grievance meetings, appeals and adjudicative forums, ensuring positions are well supported, consistent and defensible
Serve as a trusted subject matter expert on performance management, employment laws and department policy, offering guidance that supports consistency and fairness
Develop and deliver tools, resources and training that help leaders manage their workforce effectively while reducing risk and strengthening working relationships
Approach consultations with a solutions-focused mindset, providing risk-based guidance with options and helping leaders understand the tradeoffs associated with each path forward
Partner with labor relations staff and the Office of the Attorney General to prepare for hearings, respond to information requests and support arbitration matters
Participate in special projects and workgroups that improve HRD's processes, service delivery and consistency across programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field
Two years of professional human resource work experience
Equivalent education/experience
Preferred
Applying working knowledge of employee relations, leave laws, reasonable accommodation, discipline and investigations in real workplace situations
A commitment to ongoing professional development, or HR certification is highly valued
Explaining rules, decisions and expectations in writing and conversation so people understand what is happening and why
Handling private and sensitive information with care, discretion and professionalism at all times
Confidence in teaching human resources topics in a way that is clear, useful and appropriate for different audiences
Ability to provide HR consultation that considers equity, access and inclusion, supporting respectful workplaces and effective supervisor–employee relationships
Knowing how to weigh risks, consider impacts and choose fair options when situations are complex or sensitive
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
State of Washington
Washington state public employees help to create a working Washington built on education and innovation, where all Washingtonians thrive.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Matt Manweller
State Representative
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