DSHS OOS HR Business Partner Project Lead

DSHS OOS HR Business Partner Project Lead

Are you a knowledgeable and collaborative problem-solving HR professional? Do you enjoy expanding your knowledge while working in a fast-paced environment where every day is different?

If so, come join our expanding HR team and work for Washington's largest state agency, within the Office of the Secretary.

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Professional who is action-oriented, positive, and has the ability to handle change with ease.

DSHS employs more than 16,000 highly educated people who actively support people in our care and custody, serve people in their home communities, and provide pathways through behavioral health recovery.

The Human Resources Division is looking to fill this Human Resource Business Partner Project Lead vacancy. As a highly skilled and professional HR team, we value collaboration, inclusion, and promote opportunities for growth.

In this role, you will report to the Business Partner Office Chief within the Human Resources Division and are responsible for providing high-quality HR services through value-added and innovative initiatives that include serving as an HR professional with direct responsibility to independently consult with and provide expert-level advice to management on a wide variety of sensitive, complex and critical HR issues and leading projects designed to support the Business Partner Team, statewide.

Hybrid / Flex : There is the option to telecommute for this role with no specific need to come to the office. You will have a duty station assigned based on your location.

Some of what you’ll do :

• Independently provide the full-scope of human resources services to customers, demonstrating independent judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to conduct crucial conversations in sensitive situations.
• Interpret and apply expert knowledge of the applicable federal and state laws, and agency policies and guidelines.
• Serve as an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) lead and consult with applicable management or HRD representatives on complex employee or agency issues.
• Develop strategies to solve long-term problems by addressing immediate challenges and underlying causes in support of the HRBP team.
• Use data to analyze trends and develop proactive actions to further support the success of the Business Partner unit.
• Serve as lead for specialized projects and apply advanced management and technical skills.
• Partner with Executive Leadership, HR Business Partner Office Chief, and HR Business Partner Team to align HR strategy to the administration's mission and vision by analyzing trends and metrics to develop short and long-term strategic solutions, programs, and policies.

Desired Skills, Abilities, and Experience :

• Develop a firm understanding and working knowledge of what each Administration does for DSHS.
• Ability to critically analyze problems / data, and develop viable solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Possess critical thinking skills.
• Have a detailed working knowledge of HR and related WACs, RCWs, Federal Laws, DSHS / Program policies and procedures, and CBAs.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts, both orally and in writing, in a manner that is understandable, persuasive, and appropriate for the audience.
• Demonstrate crucial conversation skills.
• Ability to produce well-written correspondence, narrative and statistical reports, and other presentations within a short timeframe.
• Ability to direct and personally perform accurate compilation of complicated exhibits, legal discovery, interrogatories, and disclosure of public records, within established timeframes.
• Use appropriate channels of communication and foster effective working relationships.
• Ability to develop and have skills to effectively deliver human resource-related training.
• Ability to positively interact with diverse groups of people.

What we’re looking for :

• Professionals with a bachelor's degree with a focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related fields AND three years of professional human resource or related experience.
• Additional professional level human resource or related experience may substitute, year for year, for required education.
• SHRM or PHR certification is a plus.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work.

It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact [email protected] and reference job number 11819.

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.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity / expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810.

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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