Human Resource Consultant | WCC

Human Resource Consultant 1 | WCC

Company: State of Washington

Location: Washington Corrections Center, Shelton, WA

Salary: $4,093–$5,501 Monthly

Employment Type: Full Time | Permanent

Telework: Not allowed; must work daily on‑site

Job Summary: If you’re invested in public service and enjoy assisting others in a fast‑paced, client‑facing setting, this role is critical within the Washington Corrections Center Human Resources team. The incumbent will interpret HR rules, CBA, policies, and regulations to support multiple HR disciplines.

• Perform classification, recruitment, and selection consultation and processing, including reviewing position descriptions, coordinating recruitments, and advising managers.
• Provide first‑level HR consultation, including advising on CBA, federal law, WACs, RCWs, DOC and facility policies.
• Advise on low‑level employee conduct issues and employee‑related legal matters such as Reasonable Accommodation, FML, and disability separations.
• Input and monitor personnel actions, maintain electronic and physical files, process PDPs and position descriptions.
• Administer the CBA Bid System and other HR systems as required.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

Required:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Four years of office experience, including at least one year in HR or related setting.
• Or Associate degree (or equivalent) plus senior level office support/administrative experience.
• Competency in consulting, problem solving, research, analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or HR.
• Professional certification (S/PHR, IMPA‑HR).
• Experience with NEOGOV or HRMS.

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays.
• Retirement plan (PERS) and Deferred Compensation.

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 expression, age, veteran status or disability.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter. For inquiries, email mackenzie.conley.gov or call 509‑630‑9160.