DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant 2

DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant 2

Are you a Human Resource professional who possesses an array of knowledge of Human Resource functions? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment where you juggle multiple priorities throughout your day? Join the Office of the Secretary (OOS) team and enjoy collaborating with a smooth-running team led by supportive management who want you to succeed and grow. In this Human Resource Consultant 2 role, you will provide professional-level consultation to administrators, managers, supervisors, and employees on a wide variety of sensitive, complex, and critical human resource subjects including areas of appointments, compensation, benefits, hiring, reasonable accommodations, layoff/reversion processes, and protected leaves. Our ideal applicant enjoys building customer relationships and providing superior customer service. They pride themselves with exceptional organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and are comfortable working independently.

Additional Information:

• This is a hybrid position; you will be working in-office 2-3 days per week, dependent on business needs.
• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

Some of what you'll do:

• As an HR Consultant, you will provide advice and guidance regarding various types of leave and will oversee the administration and determination of the Agency's responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Care Act (FCA), shared leave, and other protected leave laws.
• Consult on classification issues, and work with managers and supervisors regarding the development of Position Descriptions.
• Provide guidance regarding personnel/payroll actions in accordance with governing Washington Administrative Codes (WAC's), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA's), and DSHS Administrative Policies, Practices, and Procedures.
• Consult and process all incoming and outgoing paperwork for employees, appointment letters, provide New Employee onboarding, maintain, and offboard the staff.
• Provide information to affected employees to help them understand their rights and responsibilities under-protected leave laws, and calculate eligibility and qualification for leave.
• Listen, understand, and communicate issues effectively in multiple formats, while evaluating options and courses of action, and analyze issues to completion with a clear understanding of goals and outcomes.
• Conduct training individually or in a group setting, on a variety of HR topics.

Who should apply? Those with a bachelor's degree with a focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field. AND One year of professional human resource experience. OR Equivalent education/experience. Preferred knowledge, skills, & abilities:

• Have a working knowledge of Federal and State laws related to HR.
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing, to provide guidance to supervisors, management, and employees.
• Can prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Meets deadlines while working with constant interruptions.
• Ability to critically analyze problems/data, and develop viable solutions.
• Organizes time and resources to achieve deadlines and goals.
• Effectively delivers HR training &/or programs.
• Comfortable being a collaborative member of a diverse team.
• Researches complex HR-related data using HRMS and other resources.

Interested? We would love you to apply! Fill out the application and attach your resume. Questions? Contact View email address on click.appcast.io and reference job number 04213. The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.