DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant
Listed on 2026-01-16
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HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager
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 Pprovide 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 corp classification, compensation, benefits, hiring, reasonable accommodations, layoff/reversion processes, and protected Hannies.
Our ideal applicant enjoys building customer relationships and a 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‑ reprises of 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 transportiation usage.
- As an HR Consultant, you will provide advice and guidance regarding various types of leave and will oversee the administration and determimatin 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 superiv
202()). - 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 unterschiedlichen employees to help them understand their rights and responsibilities under protected leave laws, and calculate eligiblity and qualification for leave.
- Listen, understand, and communicate issues effectively in multiple formats, while evaluating options and courses of maneuver, and analyze issues to completion with a clear understanding of goals and outomes.
- Conduct training individually or in a group setting, on a variety of HR topics.
Those ప్రార with a Bachelor's degree with a focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field.
One year of professional human resource experience.
Equivalent education/experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Have a working knowledge of Federal and State laws related to HR.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to provide guidance to supervisors, management, and employees.
- Can prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks.
- Meet deadlines while working with constant interruptions.
- Ability to critically analyze problems/data, and develop viable solutions.
- Organize time and resources to achieve deadlines and goals.
- Effectively deliver HR training & programs.
- Comfortable being a collaborative member of a diverse team.
- Research complex HR‑related data using HRMS and other resources.
We would love you to apply! Fill out the application and attach your resume.
Questions?Contact sharon.sterling.gov or call Talent Acquisition main line and reference job number 00153.
The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requiresദ് you to 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.
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