Human Resource Consultant 4 (In-Training)

Lacey, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 67992 - 100980

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the addition to maintaining over 18000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan holds a record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Human Resource Consultant 4 to support Olympic Region in Lacey WA. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager this position serves as a trusted strategic advisor and subject matter expert for assigned business units providing high-level consultation to leadership and staff.

This role requires sound judgment initiative and discretion as the work frequently addresses complex high-risk and precedent-setting HR matters. The Human Resource Consultant 4 manages the organizations most sensitive employee and labor relations issues and delivers expert guidance on a broad range of strategic and operational human resources topics ensuring solutions align with organizational goals employment laws and best practices.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Human Resource Consultant 4 will:

Provide expert labor/employee relations consultative services to assigned management staff and employees.
Administer labor relations policies practices and collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and independently make decisions on complex labor relations and employee relations issues with widespread impact including providing clear interpretation of CBAs civil service rules and applicable state and federal laws.
Facilitate provide consultation and share best practices for resolution of conflict and performance management issues.
Research and conduct complex and sensitive investigations and prepare associated written reports including Title VII harassment and retaliation complaints.
Provide analysis and recommendations for action to the appointing authority and/or senior managementcounsel supervisory staff on corrective and disciplinary actions.
Participate in and guide the appointing authority or their designee through pre-disciplinary disciplinary grievance and mediation processes.
Prepare corrective actions pre-disciplinary and disciplinary letters appeal and/or grievance responses and other related correspondence.
Prepare mandatory bargaining notices as needed.
Advise and consult on the development of Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and performance evaluations. Maintain /management / investigatory files and databases.
Provide supervisory and labor-management relations training.
Provide coaching feedback and guidance on complex or unusual circumstances

Qualifications

This is a Human Resource Consultant 4 position. However the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in theclassification seriesbased on candidate qualifications providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal in-training plan.

To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:

Advanced HR Consultation & Employee Relations:Progressive experience in a broad-based human resources role providing independent consultation and guidance to managers and employees on complex and sensitive matters related to employee relations labor relations performance management recruitment retention and workforce planning.
Labor Relations: Demonstrated experience researching interpreting and applying employment laws (state and federal) and regulations agency policy and/or collective bargaining agreements accurately and consistently.
Classification Compensation & Compliance: Demonstrated experience analyzing job classifications and compensation including evaluating position duties scope and impact; advising on classification and supporting establishments reallocations and in-training positions in accordance with policies civil service rules and collective bargaining agreements.
Workplace Investigations & Risk Management: Proficient in conducting sensitive and confidential workplace investigations including complaints regarding performance harassment discrimination and/or retaliation.
Leadership & Professional Judgment:Prior experience supervising leading or mentoring staff including responsibilities such as performance management workload distribution training and/or development. Experience in exercising independent judgment in resolving issues with significant operational legal and/or organizational impact including matters that may set precedent or involve elevated risk.

Communication Analysis & Problem Solving: Strong communication skills both in written and verbal forms to prepare letters reports and deliver presentations. Strong interpersonal skills to be able to work with managers and their employees on employee relations issues that are often sensitive and confidential in nature. Substantive HR experience to be able to think fast and accurately make decisions based on HR best practices. Competent research and analytical skills to be able to identify unique employment issues and solutions.
Workload Management & Adaptability:Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment meet deadlines and adapt to changing organizational needs.

Leave Management & Reasonable Accommodation:Demonstrated experience managing processes related to ADA accommodations FMLA or other protected leaves.
Growth Mindset:Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Service-Oriented:Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

HR Professional Expertise & Credentialing: Demonstrated advanced professional HR knowledge consistent with PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP standards including application of best practices ethical decision-making and strategic HR principles.
Labor Relations & Performance Management: Demonstrated advanced knowledge of labor relations and performance management principles including the ability to advise leadership on discipline corrective action and contract-informed decision-making.
Mentorship & Professional Development: Demonstrated ability to mentor coach and support the development of professional-level HR staff through knowledge sharing feedback and guidance.
HRIS & HR Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to effectively use HR information systems such as applicant tracking systems learning management systems and performance management platforms to support HR operations and decision-making.
Digital & Collaboration Tools: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams) to produce professional documentation analyze data and collaborate in a remote or hybrid environment.

Public Sector HR & Civil Service Systems:Experience as a generalist in the public sector to include advising and interpreting civil service rules. Experience researching interpreting and applying union contracts.

Union & Government Familiarity: Documented experience working in a unionized or government setting with exposure to collective bargaining agreements or structured personnel systems.

Important Notes

This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. Local travel may be required to perform work assignments. Some regional and statewide travel may be required to attend meetings/conferences or participate in training.
To review the full Position Description please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
In addition to base salary employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type duties or location of the position. For union-represented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28of the Washington Administrative Code.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.
This is a Human Resource Consultant 4 position. However the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the
classification series based on candidate qualifications providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal in-training base salaries for each level are:
1. Human Resource Consultant 3: $67992 $91464
2. Human Resource Consultant 4: $75108 $100980

Why WSDOT

Work-Life Balance We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays full-time employees mayearn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
Tuition Assistance Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses including tuition reimbursement programs government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
PlanFor Your Future WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have a choice of state retirement programs and much more. Go toState Benefitsfor more information.

Check out this video to learn more:Why WSDOT

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:

An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the APPLY button to proceed.Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons regardless of race ethnicity age veteran status sexual orientation and/ or gender identity are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter Amanda Strebeck at. Please be sure to reference Human Resource Consultant 4 #04004 in the subject line.

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DescriptionAbout WSDOTWashington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and g...