Washington State ESD
DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant 2
Are you a Human Resource professional with a broad range of HR knowledge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you juggle multiple priorities? Join the Office of the Secretary (OOS) team and collaborate with a smooth‑running, supportive management team that wants you to succeed and grow.
In this Human Resource Consultant 2 role, you will provide professional‑level consultation to administrators, managers, supervisors, and employees on a wide variety of sensitive, complex, and critical HR subjects including appointments, classification, compensation, benefits, hiring, reasonable accommodations, layoff/reversal processes, and protected leaves.
Our ideal applicant enjoys building customer relationships and providing superior customer service. They pride themselves on exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and are comfortable working independently.
Please note:
This is a hybrid position. You will be working in‑office 2‑3 days per week, depending on business needs.
Some of what you'll do
Provide advice and guidance on various types of leave and oversee the administration of FMLA, FCA, shared leave, and other protected leave laws.
Consult on classification issues and work with managers and supervisors on the development of Position Descriptions.
Provide guidance on personnel/payroll actions in accordance with WAC, CBA, and DSHS administrative policies.
Consult and process all incoming and outgoing paperwork for employees, including appointment letters, onboarding, and offboarding.
Provide information to employees about their rights and responsibilities under protected leave laws and calculate leave eligibility and qualification.
Listen, understand, and communicate issues effectively, evaluating options and courses of action, and analyzing issues to completion with clear goals and outcomes.
Conduct HR training individually or in group settings on a variety of HR topics.
Who should apply? Those with a Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field, plus one year of professional HR experience or equivalent education/experience.
Preferred knowledge, skills, & abilities
Working knowledge of federal and state HR laws.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to guide supervisors, management, and employees.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks amid interruptions.
Strong analytical skills to develop viable solutions.
Effective time and resource organization to meet deadlines and goals.
Ability to deliver HR training and programs.
Comfortable as a collaborative member of a diverse team.
Research complex HR data using HRMS and other resources.
Interested? We would love you to apply! Fill out the application and attach your resume.
Questions? Contact DSHS recruiter Vincent Hamilton at vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference 08939.
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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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. 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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In this Human Resource Consultant 2 role, you will provide professional‑level consultation to administrators, managers, supervisors, and employees on a wide variety of sensitive, complex, and critical HR subjects including appointments, classification, compensation, benefits, hiring, reasonable accommodations, layoff/reversal processes, and protected leaves.
Our ideal applicant enjoys building customer relationships and providing superior customer service. They pride themselves on exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and are comfortable working independently.
Please note:
This is a hybrid position. You will be working in‑office 2‑3 days per week, depending on business needs.
Some of what you'll do
Provide advice and guidance on various types of leave and oversee the administration of FMLA, FCA, shared leave, and other protected leave laws.
Consult on classification issues and work with managers and supervisors on the development of Position Descriptions.
Provide guidance on personnel/payroll actions in accordance with WAC, CBA, and DSHS administrative policies.
Consult and process all incoming and outgoing paperwork for employees, including appointment letters, onboarding, and offboarding.
Provide information to employees about their rights and responsibilities under protected leave laws and calculate leave eligibility and qualification.
Listen, understand, and communicate issues effectively, evaluating options and courses of action, and analyzing issues to completion with clear goals and outcomes.
Conduct HR training individually or in group settings on a variety of HR topics.
Who should apply? Those with a Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field, plus one year of professional HR experience or equivalent education/experience.
Preferred knowledge, skills, & abilities
Working knowledge of federal and state HR laws.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to guide supervisors, management, and employees.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks amid interruptions.
Strong analytical skills to develop viable solutions.
Effective time and resource organization to meet deadlines and goals.
Ability to deliver HR training and programs.
Comfortable as a collaborative member of a diverse team.
Research complex HR data using HRMS and other resources.
Interested? We would love you to apply! Fill out the application and attach your resume.
Questions? Contact DSHS recruiter Vincent Hamilton at vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference 08939.
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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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. 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.
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