Human Resource Consultant 1 (Lacey) In-Training

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

If you love staying organized solving problems and keeping things moving youll fit right in with our HR team.

Under the guidance of the Human Resource Operations Supervisor this position provides technical human resource services to our customers through effective communication and accurate timely processing of personnel actions. This position will independently make decisions regarding work processes within established standards.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a technical professional in processing personnel transactions and other data into the Human Resource Management System (HRMS).
• Reviews Information from HRMS to ensure data integrity.
• Consult with managers supervisors and HR staff on personnel and position actions.
• Review and audit actions and HRMS data entry.
• Perform date calculations and adjustments; maintain pay data and salary adjustments; monitor and process status changes.
• Conduct criminal background checks on employees.
• Compose and prepare correspondence for approval signature.
• Create and maintain various Human Resource files including employee personnel files.
• Provide complaint resolution technical training and other HR support services.
• Assist with on-boarding technical support.
• Maintain the Agency staffing report and employee roster.
• Participate in HR projects including workflow redesign system enhancement and data reconciliation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Human Resources Consultant Assistant 2- (in training to a HRC1):$3925.00 - $5271.00 monthly

• One year of experience in HR payroll administrative or technical data-entry environment.
• Experience interpreting or applying rules policies contracts or procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume work.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

OR

Human Resources Consultant 1 (target job class):$4428.00 - $5956.00 monthly

• Two (2) years of experience in human resources or HR operations experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience processing personnel actions or equivalent HR transactional work.
• Experience entering and auditing data in HRIS systems (WA State HRMS strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of employment laws WACs RCWs and collective bargaining agreements.

At either level education can be substituted for experience however candidate must have at least one year of experience in human resources or payroll processing.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Must possess excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with customers.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills critical thinking skills and analytical skills.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must have the ability to handle a stressful high volume processing schedule and close attention to details.
• Take action to learn and grow.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• Human Resource experience with State government.
• Experience processing personnel transactions through the State Human Resource Management System (HRMS).
• Experience with NEOGOV recruitment system background checks or HR compliance work.
• Strong knowledge of employment related WACs RCWs and federal laws.
• Professional HR certification through SHRM or HRCI

Working conditions: Position is available for partial Telework after the in-training plan has been completed. Typical working hours are Monday- Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.

HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration please complete the online job application and profile at. You must attach or embed in your application the following:

• Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.

To take advantage of veteran preference please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy) NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in .
• For more information on Veterans Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility click here.

Diversity Policy Statement:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply including but not limited to women Black Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) individuals with disabilities neurodivergent individuals disabled and Vietnam era veterans persons over 40 years of age and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ community.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

For information about this recruitment and the hiring process please contact Wendy Vandel ator call .

For information about this position and job duties please contact Jessica Pridmore at or email .

All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

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