Human Resource Consultant 2 (HRC2) Protected Leave Specialist

State of Washington•Everett, WA

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the agency's mission to protect children and strengthen families by providing HR advice and support to assigned regions or areas. It helps managers, supervisors, and employees with HR matters, including DCYF policies, civil service laws, labor agreements, and various leave laws such as FMLA, PFML, and military leave. The role operates with general guidance from senior HR staff.

Requirements

Five (5) years of professional human resources experience, OR a mixture of relevant education and experience equaling five (5) years.
OR One (1) year as Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1).
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles.
Education must be with an emphasis on business or public administration, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field 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).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide consultation to employees and supervisors on FMLA, PFML, pregnancy disability, domestic violence, military, and shared leave.
Explain state and federal regulations, agency policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreements related to protective leave.
Guide employees through processes for requesting protective leave, including required documentation.
Review medical documentation to determine FMLA eligibility and prepare necessary paperwork for approval.
Facilitate and participate in interactive meetings with employees and management on protected leave and reasonable accommodations.
Partner with the Workplace Claims and Accommodations Unit (WCAU) to support reasonable accommodations, return-to-work, transitional duty, and workers' compensation-related leave.
Maintain accurate records in Med/AA files and track all protected leave activity.
Provide back-up support for other Protected Leave Consultants as needed.
Support and train new HR staff; advise on basic performance management issues.
Research, review, and maintain HR reports and files in compliance with laws and policies.
Prepare correspondence, back up HR staff, and provide training on protective leave.