HR Consultant

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community.” Job Title: Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) - Echo Glen Location : King County - 33010 SE 99th St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 (Full-time on-site) Closes: Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 Salary: $51,600 - $59,348 Annually King County Premium & 24/7 Institution Premium: The salary does not include a 5% premium for employees working in King County, or an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium. Looking to grow your Human Resources career while making a meaningful impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Human Resources team supporting Echo Glen Children's Center in Snoqualmie, Washington. As a Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1), you'll build valuable HR experience while partnering with managers, supervisors, and employees to support the dedicated staff who help Washington's youth succeed. At the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), we work alongside Washington's children, youth, and families to create a world where every child and young person has the opportunity to grow up safe, healthy, and thriving. Guided by our core values of inclusion, respect, integrity, compassion, and transparency, we are committed to strengthening families, supporting communities, and making a meaningful difference across Washington State. The Opportunity: In this role, you'll partner with managers, supervisors, and employees to provide guidance on a variety of human resource matters, including DCYF policies and procedures, Civil Service laws (WAC), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and employment laws such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Working under the regular guidance of higher-level Human Resource professionals, you'll serve as a trusted resource while gaining experience across a broad range of HR functions. If you enjoy collaborating with others, interpreting policies, solving problems, and providing outstanding customer service, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your HR career in a unique and rewarding environment. Some of what you will get to do: Process all personnel/payroll actions for new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers, etc. Provide tier one guidance and consultation to staff concerning HR-related procedures, guidelines, and policies. Facilitate consult to specialists and collaborate with other HR partners. Provides consultation to management regarding the initial stages of performance/attendance management Explain and assist staff with the completion of HR-related documents. Assist with processing and reviewing position allocation. Review and provide updates on daily tracking and data logs with management team. Back up consultation in the absence of the Protected Leave Specialist with employees and supervisors on FMLA and share leave-related questions Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field. OR Equivalent education/experience may substitute, year for year, for required education. AND The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. Ability to communicate concepts, both orally and in writing, in a manner that is understandable, persuasive, and appropriate for the audience. Ability to produce well-written letters and other correspondence, narrative, and statistical reports, and other presentations. Ability to understand customer’s mission, organizational needs and processes, anticipate problems, provide relevant, effective consultation on all aspects of human resources management, and influence new and positive ways to approach and resolve problems. Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and accurately interpret and apply federal and state employment laws, rules, labor agreements and departmental policies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks, personally adapt positively and facilitate others’ management of rapid change. Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment. Ability to develop and present information to managers and employees on a wide variety of human resource topics. Ability to compile complicated exhibits, legal discovery, interrogatories, and disclosure of public records, within established timeframes. Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with a wide variety of individuals at all levels and facilitate conflict resolution. Ability to remain calm when dealing with disgruntled individuals. Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook; ability to use MS Excel. Preferred Qualifications SHRM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, or other professional HR certification. Professional human resource experience working with Human Resource Management/Information Systems (HRMS/HRIS). Professional experience providing consultation and administrative support within a Human Resources Office. 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 goal 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. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will 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 position. This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license. Degrees must be obtained 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), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility, visit Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB). If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter. 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