DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant 3 Lead

Human Resource Consultant 3 Lead Are you a knowledgeable and collaborative problem-solving HR professional? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Human Resource Consultant to join our dynamic team of human resource professionals at the Office of the Secretary (OOS). We're looking to hire a human resource professional with excellent influential communication skills and the ability to... present complicated issues with a solution-based positive approach to diverse audiences. Come work for Washington’s largest state agency and join our expanding HR team. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) employs over 17,500 professionals who engage daily with the state’s most vulnerable people in need. Your work here will help Transform Lives. This role will primarily be conducted remotely with occasional travel for in-office work. Some of what you’ll do • Provide experience, professional, senior-level consultation, and technological guidance/advice to personnel and managers • Research, interpret, and clarify rules, regulations, and policies • Provide creative, responsive, high-quality technical advice and consultation • Respond timely to resolve complex or difficult issues • Research options and resolve employee complaints • Develop workflows and tools to ensure consistency, efficiency, accuracy and services to our customers • Assist management, employees and HR Representatives with answers to questions • Conduct audits of work performed by HR Representatives • Consult on classification issues with managers and supervisors • Assist appointing authority with processing layoffs Who Should Apply Professionals with the following are encouraged to apply: • Two years of professional human resource experience; a Bachelor’s degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field; OR • Equivalent education/experience. Preferred Skills/Abilities: • Have a working knowledge of Federal and State laws related to Human Resources. • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in order to provide guidance to administrators, managers, supervisors and employees. • Ability to meet deadlines while working with constant interruptions. • Ability to critically analyze problems/data, and develop viable solutions. • Ability to effectively deliver human resource training. • Ability to be a collaborative member of a diverse team. Interested? Please include the following with your application: • Current chronological resume • Cover letter describing your interest in the position, and your knowledge, skills, and experience that makes you the most qualified person • Three professional references with current contact information Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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. Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Kathy.Simmons@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 06327. 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. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security