Human Resource Consultant 2 | WCC
Full Time | Permanent
Location : Washington Corrections Center | Shelton, WA
Salary Range : $5,011 - $6,735 Monthly
This position is not eligible for telework. The candidate of choice must work in facility at the Washington Corrections Center daily.
Are you a customer oriented and organized team player who is interested in a career in public service? Do you have the ability to work independently and remain self-motivated? If so, the Washington State Department of Corrections Human Resource Consultant 2 (HRC2) position may be the perfect fit! We are seeking a dynamic and high-performing individual, who embodies our core values, to join our Human Resources team with the goal of providing consultation, advice, guidance and support to managers, supervisors, and staff regarding multiple and diverse human resource issues and processes.
The Human Resource Consultant 2 is tasked interpreting and providing clarification of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), Federal Laws, Washington Administrative Code (WACs) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW) regulations, DOC, HR and Division or Facility specific personnel policies / procedures, and other pertinent rules, regulations, and policies. This critical role requires the candidate of choice to have great computer and communication skills as you will work to input and monitor information into various programs.
Your communication skills will be put to great work as you interact with local staff members, staff at other DOC locations, other state agencies, other public entities, and the general public. This position may be called upon to assist other HR staff members, locally or statewide.
The Department of Corrections is committed to working together for safer communities. If you have read this far and are interested in a career in public service, we encourage you to apply!
A completed application packet will include :
- A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
- A detailed resume
- Three professional references
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As a Human Resource Consultant 2, some of your duties will include :
Providing consultation, advice, guidance and support to managers, supervisors, and staff regarding multiple and diverse human resource issues and processes in the areas of :Recruitment and selection
CompensationClassificationDiversity and inclusionEmployee supervisionEmployee personal / work-related illness / injury leaveEmployee relations and labor relations which could look like :Interpreting and providing clarification of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA, Federal Law, Washington Administrative Code (WACs) and Revised Code of Washington (RCWs), DOC, HR and Division / Facility specific personnel policies / procedures; and other pertinent rules, regulations, and policies
Corrective and / or disciplinary actions including :Reviewing, analyzing, and advising Appointing Authority, managers and supervisors on employee conduct issues
Provides consultation and advice on the appropriate use of performance and development plans and corrective actions.Inputting and monitoring personnel actions and maintaining electronic and physical files to include :Inputting and monitoring personnel actions to include new hires, pay adjustments, promotions, and date calculations to ensure conformance with Civil Service Rules, personnel policies, and procedures
Tracking employees on extended paid leave and leave without pay and process appropriate personnel actionsTracking and resolving personnel / payroll errorsCoordinating personnel action completion and leave issues with payrollPerformance and Development Plans (PDP) and Position Description Form (PDF) review and processingAdministering the CBA Bid SystemSpecial projects and other duties as assignedWhat we need (required qualifications) :
High school graduation or equivalentAND
Two years of broad-based human resources experienceCollege-level coursework from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or a foreign equivalent may substitute year for year for up to one years of experience. Note : 30 semester or 45 quarter credits is equal to one year.What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications) :
Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.An Associate's or Bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalentTwo years of professional-level human resource experience including assessing and facilitating solutions for human resource problems and issuesSix months or more experience using NEOGOV and HRMSS / PHR or IMPA-HR certificationSHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certificationVision :
Working together for safer communities.
Mission :
Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment :
To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES :
This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.Please note : Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. 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 position.Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and / or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation / documentation from wes.org and aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer :
Remote / telework / flexible schedules (depending on position)Up to 25 paid vacations days a year8 hours of paid sick leave per month12 paid holidays a yearGenerous retirement planFlex Spending AccountsDependent Care AssistanceDeferred Compensation and so much more!PERS
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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