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Human Resource Consultant 3

DSHS's Office of the Secretary (OOS), Human Resources Division is looking for a Human Resource Consultant 3 to join our team at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA. You will be responsible for resolving sensitive or complex issues while exhibiting effective communication and customer service skills. You will collaborate with a diverse team of 200+ HR professionals dedicated to transforming the lives of Washington citizens. We offer a hybrid telework schedule with a minimum of two required days on-site each week. Opportunities performed on-site at these work locations at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium on-site pay along with the advertised salary. Consult with executives, managers, and supervisors in assigned programs for employee performance management or investigations, labor relations, workforce planning, employee leave, and all other human resource management personnel functions

Assist in the management of employee performance by analyzing issues and providing strategic plans and tactical solutions to address matters

Draft correspondence to include responses to complaints, performance expectations, disciplinary action, and grievance responses

Serve as a subject matter expert in performance management, employment laws, and policy; creatively develop and deliver tools and resources, including training, for agency managers to mitigate risk and promote effective and lawful workforce management practices and healthy and productive supervisor/employee working relationships

Approach problems with the philosophy of providing risk-based advice with options. We seek to understand and provide creative solutions when possible, utilizing our subject matter experts when necessary to communicate risk associated with each option

Those with a bachelor's degree (with a focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field) and two years of professional human resource work experience. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification and/or Human Resource Certification Institute certification

Working knowledge of HR-related WACs, RCWs, Federal Laws, policies and procedures, and CBAs

Ability to understand each customer's needs to provide effective HR solutions. Advancement of equity, diversity, access, and inclusion within every facet of work with employees, clients, providers, and community partners

Along with your online application - please attach a resume, cover letter, and three references with contact information (which may be included within your application). It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at View phone number on click.appcast.io.