DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant 2

State of Washington•Yakima County – Selah, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant 2 - WSH 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 DSHS's Office of the Secretary (OOS) as a Human Resource Consultant 2 located in Selah, WA and enjoy collaborating with a smooth-running team led by supportive management who want you to succeed and grow. The incumbent works under the general guidance of higher level human resource professionals and provides complex advice pertaining to advising on DSHS policies, procedures, Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and laws pertaining to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Care Act (FCA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Have a working knowledge of Federal and State laws related to Humana Resources.
Explains complex HR topics clearly in writing and in conversation, adjusting language to fit the audience, whether that is a front-line employee or an appointing authority.
Examines HR issues thoroughly, identifies the relevant rules and options, and recommends a course of action with a clear understanding of the likely outcomes.
Manages multiple open cases across different topic areas, tracks deadlines, and follows through to completion without losing details along the way.
Adjusts priorities as urgent requests come in while keeping steady progress on ongoing work.
Works well within a team and builds productive relationships with partner units, managers, and employees across the agency.
Prepares and delivers HR training to groups and individuals in a clear, accessible way that helps people understand and apply what they have learned.
Handles sensitive personnel information with care, maintaining confidentiality in compliance with personnel rules, agency policy, and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

For an assigned Administration, independently provides professional level consultation and technical guidance/advice to enable appointing authorities, managers, supervisors and employees in meeting their organizational, personnel and operational needs in areas such as: classification, compensation, benefits, leave administration and determination, hiring practices, staff retention, layoff/reversion processes, applicable laws, policies and collective bargaining agreements.
Researches rules, regulations, policies and CBA’s; Consults on complex issues regarding the above topics under the guidance of the HR Ops Manager and Human Resource Consultant 3 Leads.
Provides advice regarding specific courses of action; Edits and composes correspondence; Analyzes issues to completion with a clear understanding of goals and outcomes; Acts proactively to provide sound advice, options and strategies.
Provides advice and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding various types of leave, use of leave, RCW/WAC/CBA requirements.
Oversees 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.
Provides information to managers and supervisors to help them understand their responsibilities under protected leave laws; Provides information to affected employees to help them understand their rights and responsibilities under protected leave laws; Facilitates the gathering of information and calculates eligibility and qualification for leave under the laws; Provides advice and assistance to appointing authorities in FMLA, FCA and other protected leave determinations.
Determines the approval or denial of FMLA and/or other protected leave entitlements.
Consults on classification issues.
Works with managers and supervisors regarding the development of Position Descriptions and language for establishments, reallocations, updates, in-training plans, and status changes.
Reviews Position Descriptions for appropriate verbiage used per guidelines, accurate portrayal of the scope of work, and for completeness of the document.
Provides recommendations, guidance and training as needed to supervisors throughout the process.
Submits necessary paperwork to HRD Classification and Compensation Unit for approval.
Assists with the processing of the Position Review Request (PRR).