DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant 3 - Lead

We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced Human Resource Consultants to join our dynamic team of human resource professionals in the Office of the Secretary (OOS), Human Resources Division.We're looking to hire lead human resource professionals 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 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.We have two positions available.For our ALTSA HRC3 Lead:You and your team will provide guidance for the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) who supports seniors and people with disabilities so they can live with good health, independence, dignity and control over decisions that affect their lives.For our BHA HRC3 Lead:You and your team will provide guidance for the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) who supports sustainable recovery, independence, and wellness through funding and delivering effective prevention, intervention, and treatment services for youth and adults with mental health conditions and their families.Your role will be primarily conducted remotely, anywhere in Washington state, with occasional travel for in-office work.Some of what you’ll do• Provide professional, senior-level consultation and technical guidance/advice to personnel and managers pertaining to agency policies, procedures, Washington Administrative Code, and Collective Bargaining Agreements• Research, interpret, and clarify rules, regulations, and policies• Provide creative, responsive, high-quality technical advice and consultation• Research options and resolve employee complaints that include EEOC, internal complaints, protected leave, benefits, compensation, and applicable laws• Develop workflows and tools to ensure consistency, efficiency, accuracy, and value-added services to our customers• Train new HR representatives in various processes and resources available• Conduct audits of work performed by HR representatives that include FMLA, personnel actions, appointment letters, and the Immigration Reform and Control Act• Consult on classification issues and position descriptions with supervisors• Partner with the Classification and Compensation Unit, Labor Relations, Layoff Specialists, Reasonable Accommodations Specialists, and the Public Records Unit to provide support to management• Assist appointing authorities with processing layoffsWho Should ApplyProfessionals with a bachelor’s degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field; and two years of professional human resource experience.OrEquivalent education/experience.Desired• Working knowledge of federal and state laws related to Human Resources• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in order to provide guidance to administrators, managers, supervisors and employees• Ability to effectively deliver human resource trainingInterested? Please include the following with your application:• Current chronological resume• Cover letter• Three professional references with current contact informationIf you have questions about the application process, email Anthony Distefano, Recruiter, at distear@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 08556Our 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.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. 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