DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant 3
About The Position
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. We are looking for a team member who provides effective consultation to supervisors, managers, and appointing authorities while efficiently managing competing priorities. 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. Pierce County employees receive a free ORCA card for transportation purposes.
Requirements
- 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. Or Equivalent education/experience.
Nice To Haves
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification and/or Human Resource Certification Institute certification
- Consult with or coach business leaders to address issues appropriately to reach the best outcome
- Prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines with constant interruptions
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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. The conversation doesn't begin or end with "no." We seek to understand and provide creative solutions when possible, utilizing our subject matter experts when necessary to communicate risk associated with each option
Benefits
- Free ORCA card for transportation purposes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
