Human Resource Consultant 3 In-Training (HRC3T) Olympia Full Time

Here’s your opportunity to be a key part of how we live our vision and BUILD the nation’s best and most future ready workforce – starting right at ESD!

Who We Are and What We Do
Here at the , we believe in the Power to Help when people need it most. We provide economic security to the people of Washington every day and in every corner of the state. We help people find jobs, bridge gaps in employment and are now providing paid family medical leave.

Why work with us?
We value Collaboration, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity, Investing in our people, and Service with kindness. Our values drive every decision that we make, determines how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key which is why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities.

NOTE: In response to COVID-19 these positions will work remotely per the Governors directive. If selected, you will need to travel to Olympia to pick up equipment and receive instruction while observing social distancing.

Our Human Resource (HR) division is seeking to hire a Human Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3 In-training) to support the agency’s mission by providing consulting services for managers, supervisors and employees of ESD. As a HRC3T, you will be responsible for the full scope of human resource services and will assist in determining what advice and rule interpretation to provide to management and staff on complex personnel issues.

In this role, you will partner with the Senior Human Resource Consultant in order to provide a full range of expert level consultation to supervisors and managers in the areas of classification, compensation, recruitment, equal opportunity and affirmative action, family medical leave/shared leave, reasonable accommodation, collective bargaining, performance management, investigations and discipline. You will also assist in representing the agency in hearings and meetings, including employee grievances, disciplinary, Personnel Resources Board and unemployment compensation.

If you’re passionate about making a measurable difference and are ready for the opportunity to provide meaningful consulting and labor relations services to our managers, supervisors and staff, then we encourage you to apply!

Please Note: This position can be filled at any of the following levels depending on the applicant’s qualifications. If filled at the Human Resource Consultant 2 level, the incumbent will be required to successfully complete a twelve (12) month training plan before being promoted to the goal classification of Human Resource Consultant 3.

Salary ranges for these levels are:

• Human Resource Consultant 2: $47,568 – $62,460 annually depending on qualifications.
• Human Resource Consultant 3: $52,536 – $68,892 annually depending on qualifications.

Some of what you’ll enjoy doing:

• Research and provide interpretation and advice to agency staff and management regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement, WAC, other state and federal rules and laws and policies and procedures, exercising sound judgement and offering legally defensible courses of action.
• Investigates, prepares documentation and recommends position on grievances, complaints, and appeals. Represent the agency in hearings and meetings, including employee grievances, disciplinary, Personnel Resources Board, and unemployment compensation.
• Assists in the management of employee performance by analyzing problems and providing strategic plans and tactical responses to address issues.
• Draft pre-disciplinary and disciplinary letters and provide associated documentation.
• Conduct and coordinate personnel investigations.
• Write and send personnel-related correspondence.
• Coordinate with agency management, union staff and Labor Relations Office in mediation conferences, hearings, appeals and settlement discussions, and classification appeals.

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Qualifications

Human Resource Consultant 2
Two (2) years of progressively responsible broad based professional human resource experience consulting in performance management, disciplinary action, corrective action, rule interpretation, employment law, classification and compensation
AND
Experience drafting professional written correspondence.
AND
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
AND
Ability to interact and maintain professional relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, and other stakeholders such as a union.

Human Resource Consultant 3
Three (3) years of progressively responsible broad based professional human resource experience consulting in performance management, disciplinary action, corrective action, rule interpretation, employment law, classification and compensation
AND
Experience drafting professional written correspondence.
AND
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
AND
Ability to interact and maintain professional relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, and other stakeholders such as a union.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience writing letters related to corrective and disciplinary action, hearing grievances, and writing grievance responses.
• Experience conducting personnel investigations.
• Experience working in State government.
• Experience with Washington State Human Resource Management System (HRMS).
• Experience with recruitment and selection using NEOGov.

Supplemental Information

Please attach a resume and a letter describing why you are interested in this position and how you meet the required qualifications to your on-line application (through the Add Attachment(s) field).

• A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application.
• Applications with comments such as “see attachments” in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.

Other Information

• Final external candidates must pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Fraud Check.
• This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of HRC3 In-training candidates for agency-wide vacancies in the next six months.
• The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
• If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please contact

or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. More than Just a Paycheck
Washington State offers one of the most competitive in the nation. Beyond the traditional benefits such as insurance, retirement, and related benefits, we offer Flex Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Assistance, Deferred Compensation and so much more. We take work life balance seriously and many of our offices offer flexible work hours with a wider variety of shift and schedule option to assist in this.

Veteran’s Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference must attach a copy of their DD214 or other verification of military service. Please black out any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.

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Modern Workplace
ESD’s employee engagement continued to trend upward in 2018 as we developed programs to improve the employee experience. We are diligent and remain focused on creating a modern workplace designed to meet the needs of a changing workforce. We have wellness programs, telework policies and flexible schedules and are working to update our facilities all over the state to enhance both the client and employee experience.

Opportunity for All
The Washington Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Please include your name and preferred pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.

Please contact Nicole Walters on the Talent Acquisition Team at 360-890-3789, , , or Washington Relay Service 711 with general questions about this opportunity, if you are a person with a disability needing assistance in the application process, or if you need this job announcement in an alternate format.

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