DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant

DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant 2

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

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 appointments, classification, 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.

• 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.

• Provide advice and guidance regarding various types of leave and oversee administration 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 collaborate with managers and supervisors on development of Position Descriptions.
• Provide guidance on personnel/payroll actions in accordance with Washington Administrative (WACs), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and DSHS Administrative Policies, Practices, and Procedures.
• Consult and process all incoming and outgoing paperwork for employees, including appointment letters; provide new‑employee onboarding, maintain staff records, and offboard staff.
• Provide information to employees to help them understand their rights and responsibilities under protected leave laws, and calculate eligibility and qualification for leave.
• Listen, understand, communicate issues effectively in multiple formats, evaluate 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.

• Bachelor’s degree focused on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field.
• One year of professional human resource experience, or equivalent education/experience.

• Working knowledge of Federal and State laws related to HR.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to provide guidance to supervisors, management, and employees.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Meets deadlines while handling constant interruptions.
• Critical analysis of problems/data and development of viable solutions.
• Time and resource organization to achieve deadlines and goals.
• Ability to deliver HR training and/or programs.
• Comfortable as a collaborative member of a diverse team.
• Research complex HR‑related data using HRMS and other resources.

Contact sharon.sterling.gov or call Talent Acquisition main line (360) 725‑5810 and reference job number 00153.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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Full‑time

Human Resources

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