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DSHS's Office of the Secretary (OOS), Human Resources Division is looking to hire a Lead Human Resource Consultant to our team!

You will support the Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center in Shoreline, WA and Rainier School (Residential Habilitation Center) in Buckley, WA.

As a lead member of the HR Operations team, you will provide comprehensive advice on policies, procedures, and laws pertaining to programs such as the Family and Medical Leave Act, Family Care Act and Fair Labor Standards Act.
As a highly skilled, professional HR team, we value collaboration and inclusion and promote growth opportunities. We are seeking an HR professional who is committed to collaborative problem-solving and delivering exceptional customer service.

Dive into the impactful realm of Washington's largest state agency, serving alongside 17,000 dedicated employees committed to supporting people in our care, serving local communities, and facilitating paths to wellness and independence.

King County employees also receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

Apply today to let your work help the lives of others!

Some of what you'll do

• Audit the work of junior team members.
• Assist in the management of employee performance by analyzing issues and providing strategic plans and tactical solutions to address matters.
• Consult with executives, managers, and supervisors in assigned programs for employee leave, and other areas.
• Develop and deliver tools and resources - including training for HR staff and agency managers to mitigate risk, promote effective/lawful workforce management practices, and foster healthy/productive supervisor/employee working relationships.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in performance management, employment laws, and policy.
• Approach problems with the philosophy of providing risk-based advice with options.

Who should apply
Those with a bachelor's degree (with a focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field) and two years of professional human resource work experience.

Or

Equivalent education/experience.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Auditing of junior members.
• Consultation experience with business leaders to address issues appropriately to reach the best outcome.
• Prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines with constant interruptions.

Interested? Along with your online application - please attach a resume, cover letter, and three references with contact information (which may be included within your application).

Questions? Please email kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference #12715.

To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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