Talent Acquisition & Training Specialist (HRC3 In-Training) Internal

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service regulation and advocacy we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State while protecting consumers public health and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers but our responsibilities from ensuring food safety to environmental protection touch the lives of millions of people locally nationally and abroad.

The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings please visit our Employment Page.

Talent Acquisition

• Conduct full cycle recruitment and retention services for EMS WMS and classified positions.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure recruitment consultation is effective and meets program needs and timelines.
• Draft job announcement intended to draw the interest of a broad and diverse field of applicants and increase the number of applications received.
• Develop and implements creative and strategic marketing branding outreach and sourcing initiatives. Promotes WSDA as an employer of choice that welcomes a broad diverse pool of qualified candidates for vacant positions.
• Develop build and maintain successful collaborative working relationships with internal and external entities including organizations community leaders and individuals.
• Support and provide consultation to hiring managers on Equal Employment Opportunity standards/rules diversity equity and inclusion and other initiatives intended to increase representation of diverse and marginalized groups within the WSDA workforce.
• Screen applicants for required and desired qualifications. Recommends additional screening measures to find the most qualified candidate for the position.
• Document and notify applicants of their final status in the hiring process.
• Manage recruitment records; Collect and maintain all recruitment records for the appropriate retention period.
• Ensure the Online Hiring System is up-to-date and maintained including archiving recruitments and ensuring all candidate dispositions are correct.

• Act as a point of contact for access to The Learning Center (TLC) system including class maintenance/creation course maintenance/creation determining/validating appropriate setup and access troubleshooting end user support issues; acts as the liaison between WSDA and DES to report system errors or issues.
• Ensure new employees are setup with the proper access and assignments.
• Develop update and present training modules related to HR topics.
• Consult with management in the identification of training needs courses and other areas of employee development.
• Define employee training needs and recommends training-related solutions to address skills gaps.
• Gather and provide training data and periodically presents reports on training to HR and Agency leadership.
• Coordinate schedule or facilitate equity focused training and initiatives; to include employee enrollments creating timelines and presenting trainings.
• May act as the main point of contact for outside agencies and resources related to initiatives when they effect multiple competencies; e.i. Recruitment when equity initiatives are involved with hiring.

Who should apply
Professionals with:

Human Resource Consultant 2 Level

• Bachelors degree with focus on business human resources social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field. Equivalent education/experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Two (2) years of experience working with state government in talent acquisition training
  human resources or a closely related profession.

• Two (2) years of experience working with WA State as a Human Resources Consultant at a professional level.

• Bachelors degree with focus on business human resources social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field. Equivalent education/experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Two (2) years of experience working with state government in talent acquisition training human resources or a closely related profession.

• Two (2) years of experience working with WA State as a Human Resources Consultant at a professional level.

• PHR SPHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP
• Knowledge of federal and state laws EEOC HRC civil service and labor employment law such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Equal Pay Opportunities Act.

Employee Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance whichmayinclude flexible work schedules and teleworking.
• WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance Flexible Spending Accounts Public Service Loan Forgiveness Tuition Waiver Deferred Compensation Employee Recognition Leave;click herefor more information.
• 12 paidHolidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.

How to apply:

You must complete your profile and answer the supplemental addition to completing the online application and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

Current resume detailing experience and education

A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.

Three professional references

By submitting these materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

Applications with comments see attachments will be considered incomplete.

If you are having technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application please call NEOGOV toll-free at or email.

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the states on-line recruitment system.

Equity at WSDA

The Department of Agriculture recognizes appreciates supports embraces and respects all cultural identities and backgrounds while we collaborate in authentic ways. We hire amazing people that share in the commitment to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan our Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan and our unique needs and desires for belonging respect and inclusion. We value the growth and development of our team members by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning improvement and advancement.

We strive to hire cultivate and retain a productive and dedicated workforce that reflects the communities we serve while we are committed to a workplace that celebrates our differences and supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race creed color national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status families with children (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sex sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran honorably discharged veteran or military status status as an individual with the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.

Contact Us

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application contact the Human Resource Office atov.
Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.

Veterans Preference:Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veterans Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veterans Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligibleclick here.

Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format may call 664-1960 or toll free . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

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