Non-Perm Human Resource Consultant (HRC3) Labor Relations & Consulting
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Job Location:
Thurston County, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 67992 - 91464
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
The Employment Security Department (ESD) is seeking two (2) knowledgeable collaborative and solutions-focused Human Resource Consultant 3s (HRC3) to provide senior-level HR guidance to assigned divisions.
Note: These are non-permanent positions anticipated to last until March 30 2027.
The ideal candidate(s) is a steady trusted advisor who brings clarity to complex personnel issues and communicates with confidence. You will build strong relationships navigate sensitive matters with professionalism and offer sound legally defensible recommendations. You are committed to equity understanding the importance of consistent HR practices and will thrive in a role where strategic thinking and practical problem-solving go hand in hand.
As a senior HR consultant you will serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned divisions providing expert consultation on the full scope of human resource services. Your work supports ESDs mission by helping leaders make informed decisions ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and fostering a fair inclusive and productive workplace.
Duties
In this role you will advise managers on complex personnel matters interpret HR policies and collective bargaining agreements and guide leaders through performance management investigations corrective actions and workplace concerns. You will conduct and coordinate investigations prepare documentation for grievances and disciplinary actions and collaborate with labor partners and the Labor Relations Office. You will also support recruitment processes by reviewing job offers verifying appointment details and ensuring compliance with HR rules and procedures.
Some of what you will do:
- Provide senior-level HR consultation on classification compensation recruitment leave programs reasonable accommodation performance management investigations discipline and EDI-related matters.
- Interpret and apply HR policies WACs/RCWs federal and state laws and collective bargaining agreements offering legally defensible guidance.
- Advise and support managers on employee performance issues including analysis strategy development and recommended actions.
- Stay current on HR and labor relations policies and best practices to ensure consistent compliant guidance.
- Investigate and resolve complex personnel issues including grievances complaints and appeals.
- Draft pre-disciplinary and disciplinary letters and prepare supporting documentation.
- Conduct and coordinate personnel investigations and maintain highly confidential information.
- Collaborate with management union representatives and the Labor Relations Office during mediations hearings and settlement discussions.
- Prepare and send personnel-related correspondence and maintain accurate documentation.
- Support recruitment processes including reviewing job offers verifying salary and appointment details and approving personnel actions.
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Qualifications
Option 1: - Six (6) years of professional human resource experience. Equivalent of education and experience.
Option 2:- An associates degree with focus on business human resources social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field (AND) Four (4) years of professional human resource experience.
Option 3:- A bachelors degree with focus on business human resources social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field (AND) Two (2) years of professional human resource experience.
Required equity competencies:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
The required experience includes:
- HR Policy Knowledge: Expertise in providing advice on HR rules and procedures; Risk Assessment Skills: Ability to identify compliance risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Relationship Management Skills: Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships; Strategic Thinking: Proficiency in creating effective HR strategies.
- Investigative Skills: Ability to assess and document workplace complaints; Problem-Solving
- Expertise: Proficiency in recommending resolutions.
- HR Communication Skills: Ability to convey HR strategies clearly; Strategic Alignment Expertise: Proficiency in linking HR initiatives with business objectives.
- Change Management Expertise: Ability to guide HR initiatives effectively; Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in addressing gaps in HR programs and practices.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of HR-related WACs RCWs Federal and State laws and Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Experience writing letters related to corrective and disciplinary actions hearing union grievances and writing grievance responses
- Experience conducting personnel investigations
- Knowledge with the Washington State Human Resource Management System (HRMS)
- One (1) year as a Human Resource Consultant 2
Additional Requirement of Employment:
- Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review.
Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.
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Supplemental Information
Ouragencys mission and values drive every decision that we make determine how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We value Access Love Belonging Equity and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; thats why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support value and trust our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.
Opportunity for All
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural ethnic racial religious sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities people over 40 years of age people with religious beliefs veterans or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person needing assistance in the application process if you need this job announcement in an alternate format or if you have general questions about this opportunity please contact Katie Swanson or the Talent Acquisition Teamor Washington Relay Service 711 prior to the recruitment closing. If you are having technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application please contact or or toll free Washington Relay 711.
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