Human Resource Consultant 1 | MCC

at  State of Washington Dept of Corrections

WHAT WE NEED (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• High school graduation or equivalent;

WHAT WILL MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• A Bachelor 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 equivalent.
• S/PHR or IMPA-HR certification.
• Six months or more experience using NEOGOV and HRMS

HR CONSULTANT ASSISTANT 2 QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• At least two years of office experience, including at least six months of experience in a human resource or related setting OR equivalent education/experience
• Basic understanding of human resource functions
• Knowledge of all related computer applications
• Understanding of human resource reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• Well organized
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload and complete accurate work assignments within required timeframes
• Ability to identify and conduct appropriate follow up and follow through on work assignments
• Accurate and attentive to detail Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong typing and computer application skills
• Ability to assist and support others effectively
• Able to operate telephone, computer, copier, and other basic business machines
• Ability to establish effective work methods
• Ability to remain calm and productive in a busy working environment

Under close supervision from the HR Consultant 4/HR Manager, through on-the-job training, the employee will:

• Develop skills in working independently to input and monitor personnel actions to include new hires, pay adjustments, promotions, and date calculations. Maintain electronic and physical files. Ensure the contents of employee records are legal, accurate, and maintained in a secure setting.
• Become familiar with local bargaining unit guidelines to include bid system, seniority and layoff processes, the Washington State shared leave program, Family and Medical Leave, L&I claim management, reasonable accommodation, and recruitment and selection processes.
• Build knowledge and skills at the professional level related to classification, compensation, recruitment, selection, affirmative action, and diversity.
• Expand skill and knowledge interpreting and providing clarification of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); Federal Law; Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCWs); DOC, HR and Division/Facility specific personnel policies/procedures; and other pertinent rules, regulations, and policies.
• Build knowledge and skills at the professional level to provide, review, analyze and advise Appointing Authorities, managers and supervisors on low-level conduct issues. Participate in meetings with supervisors, managers, and Appointing Authorities providing consultation and recommendations.
• Become familiar with the performance evaluation process including procedure and content and advise managers and supervisors accordingly. Learn the Position Description form and position action processes, including position establishment and reallocation.
• Formal Training to be completed prior to or during the in-training period if available and funds allow:
• Effective Writing Skills
• Just Cause – Investigator Training

At the end of the training period, the candidate will be proficient in the above and demonstrate competency in the areas required of an HRC1 candidate.
Evaluation of knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent will be conducted at six and/or 12 months during the HRCA2 level. At the end of the 6 to 12-month in-training plan, the HRCA2 will progress to an HRC1 and will serve a six- month trial service period. During the trial service period, the incumbent will be evaluated at four months for performance to ensure appropriate skill level, knowledge and abilities are demonstrated.

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 1 (HRC1), some of your duties will include:

• Classification, Recruitment and Selection Consultation and Processing which could include:
• Reviewing updated position description forms for correct classification
• Coordinating as appropriate with the DOC recruitment team to identify, plan and conduct recruitments in compliance with DOC policy and procedure
• Consulting with, and advising, managers/supervisors about the recruitment and selection process and paperwork requirements
• First-level HR Consultation which could include:
• Providing first-level consultation, advice, guidance and support to managers, supervisors, and staff regarding multiple and diverse human resource issues and processes
• 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;
• Review, analyze and advise Appointing Authority, managers and supervisors on low-level employee conduct issues.
• Advise appointing authority, managers and staff of applicable laws, rules and policies to ensure compliance related to employees’ work-related injuries and Return to Work Program, Reasonable Accommodation, FML, Shared Leave, and Disability Separations.
• Input and monitor personnel actions and maintain electronic and physical files
• Performance and Development Plans (PDP) and Position Description Form (PDF) processing
• Administer the CBA Bid System
• Other duties as assigned and necessary