HR Processor

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 60132 - 80820

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This is an in-training opportunity and may be hired as Human Resource Consultant 1 or Human Resource Consultant 2 dependingon qualifications.

AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washingtons Economy

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.

The Human Resources (HR) Department is responsible for ensuring Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is compliant with all state and federal labor laws and regulations collective bargaining agreements policies and best practices. The staff within the HR department provides direction and consultation to managers supervisors and staff regarding all facets of human resource administration.

The Opportunity:

In support of the agency mission this position serves as the agency processor for personnel actions in SAP/HRMS. This position provides professional human resource consultation for all personnel/payroll actions within the agency interprets evaluates and resolves problems pertaining to the application of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and agency policy and procedures in the area of technical personnel and position management.

Important Notes

WSDA is recruiting for a full-time permanent Human Resource Consultant 2 position within the Human Resource Office. This position is located in Olympia Washington and is not represented.

This is an in-training opportunity and may be hired as Human Resource Consultant 1 or Human Resource Consultant 2 depending on qualifications.

What is an in-training plan The in-training is intended to provide an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal in-training plan. Upon successful completion of an in-training program the incumbent will move up to the next job classification that is listed on the in-training plan if applicable.

If hired at the Human Resource Consultant 1level the incumbent will be required to successfully complete the training plan to reach the goal class of Human Resource Consultant 2. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience.

Based on qualifications the annual salary range:

If hired as a Human Resource Consultant 1- In-Training:

Range 49 Step A $53136- Step L $69744 Annually

If hired as aHuman Resource Consultant 2:

Range 54 Step A $60132- Step L $78912 Annually

Duties

Include but are not limited to:

Processes personnel actions on both the employee and position side within the States Human Resource Management System (HRMS)

Review personnel/payroll advisements for accuracy.
Verify advisements accurately reflect correct position and salary data.
Ensure all requests are aligned with corresponding Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and include necessary justifications and documentation.
Input (keys) actions and data updates into HRMS accurately to meet payroll period cut-offs.
Process position and organizational management updates in HRMS.
Collaborate with the Classification and Compensation team in maintaining the Position Action Request (PAR) log.
Provide professional consultation to agency staff on the processing of personnel actions.

HR Data Reporting and Records Management

Oversee maintenance of confidential personnel and position files:
- Prepare file transmittals for employees leaving WSDA; requests file transmittals for employees transferring to WSDA.
- Prepare records for Records Center or destruction in accordance with State General Retention Schedule.
Process verbal and written requests for employment verification.
Provide appointment monitoring reports to senior HR Consultants and staff for timely completion or extension of appointments.
Run periodic increment (PID) reports to ensure timely changes to employee basic pay:
- Research and correct PIDs for employees as necessary.
- Monitor employee basic pay salary thresholds for impacts to overtime eligibility status per Washington Minimum Wage Act.
Assist with ad hoc requests public records responses and monthly distribution of data to meet the needs of agency divisions.
Coordinate ORCA transportation passes for employees whose duty station is King Pierce or Snohomish counties.

Qualifications

Who should apply
Professionals with:

Human Resource Consultant 1 (In-Training) to Human Resource Consultant 2:

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of office experience in a related setting performing a wide range of human resources administrative duties OR equivalent education/experience. Duties may vary but must include entering data or using data from SAP/HRMS or equivalent system.

Human Resource Consultant 2:

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of office experience in a related setting performing a wide range of human resource administrative duties OR equivalent education/experience with specific technical knowledge or experience in keying personnel and payroll actions in SAP/HRMS or equivalent system.

Additional qualifying experience will substitute year for year for education.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or certificate in administration business human resources or related field and one-year senior level office support or administrative experience or comparable education and/or experience.
Ability to extract and analyze information from various HR databases.

Supplemental Information

Employee Benefits

A healthy work/life balance which mayinclude 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 Compensationclick herefor more information.
12 paidHolidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
Commute Trip Reduction Program.

For more information about the Washington State Department of Agriculture visit us at.

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 at. 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 Department 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.

DescriptionThis is an in-training opportunity and may be hired as Human Resource Consultant 1 or Human Resource Consultant 2 dependingon qualifications.AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washingtons EconomyThe Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years....