Human Resource Consultant | WCC

Human Resource Consultant 1

Full Time | Permanent

Location:
Washington Corrections Center | Shelton, WA

Salary Range: $4,517 - $6,075 Monthly

The candidate of choice must be comfortable working in a Prison environment as you will be required to work in facility daily.

The position is critical within the Washinton Corrections Center team. The incumbent must be a self-starter able to work collaboratively with the team as well as individually in a prison facility.

In this role, you would interpret and apply HR rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), policies, regulations, and procedures allowing you to put your hands on human resource knowledge and experience to work. This position requires a quick learning professional to support multiple HR disciplines, employees, supervisors, and managers. The candidate of choice must have excellent computer skills and be customer service oriented.

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1), some of your duties will include:

• Classification, Recruitment and Selection Consultation and Processing which could include:
  • Review updated position description forms for correct classification
  • Coordinate as appropriate with the DOC recruitment team to identify, plan and conduct recruitments in compliance with DOC policy and procedure
  • Consult with, and advise, managers/supervisors about the recruitment and selection process and paperwork requirements
• First-level HR Consultation which could include:
  • Provide, advice, guidance and support to managers, supervisors, and staff regarding multiple and diverse human resource issues and processes
  • Interpret and provide clarification of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA);
    Federal Law;
    Washington Administrative Code (WACs) and Revised Code of Washington (RCWs); DOC, HR and Division/Facility specific personnel policies/procedures; and other pertinent rules, regulations, and policies
  • Review, analyze and advise Appointing Authority, managers and supervisors on low-level employee conduct issues.
  • Advise appointing authority, managers and staff of applicable laws, rules and policies to ensure compliance related to employees’ work-related injuries and Return to Work Program, Reasonable Accommodation, FML, Shared Leave, and Disability Separations.
• Input and monitor personnel actions and maintain electronic and physical files
• Performance and Development Plans (PDP) and Position Description Form (PDF) processing
• Administer the CBA Bid System
• Other duties as assigned and necessary

What we need (required qualifications):

• High school graduation or equivalent;

AND

• Four years' office experience including one years’ experience in human resources or related setting.

OR

• Associate degree or certificate in administration, business, human resources, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent

AND

• Senior level office support or administrative experience OR comparable education and/or experience.

Demonstrated competency in the following areas (competency may be gained through education, experience, or a combination thereof):

• Consulting:
  Provides advice on situations requiring immediate attention; exercises knowledge of human resource issues; exercises conflict resolution, proactive intervention, and negotiation skills.
• Analysis and Problem Solving:
  Facilitates the problem-solving process; anticipates problems; acts as a mediator, facilitating effective outcomes for all parties; influences new ways of thinking; understands concerns and problems.
• Research and Analysis:
  Researches and verifies information; identifies the type of information needed and where to obtain it; applies analytical skills to data and formulates a determination and recommendations.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• A Bachelor’s degree with a focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.
• S/PHR or IMPA-HR certification.
• Six months or more experience using NEOGOV and HRMS

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender…