Job Title: Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) Green Hill School
Location: Lewis County - Chehalis, WA (On-site Full time)

• This announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Closes: June 24th, 2024
Salary: $3,883.00 - $5,214.00 Monthly
24/7 Institution Premium: The salary listed above does not include the additional 5% premiums granted to the 24/7 institution in-person employees.
We're looking for a dynamic and high-performing person to join our team; someone who embodies DCYF's core values of inclusion, respect, integrity, compassion, and transparency. Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy – thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally; nurtured by family and community."
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The Opportunity:
This role supports the agency's goal of safeguarding children and reinforcing families at our max security Juvenile Rehabilitation Institution Green Hill School. Responsibilities include offering initial HR guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees on human resource matters, such as DCYF policies, WAC Civil Service laws, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and regulations related to FMLA and FLSA. You will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of senior-level HR Consultants to grow and learn in this role.
Some of what you will get to do:

• Consult with and provide advice to staff concerning HR-related procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Provides consultation to management regarding the initial stages of performance management, attendance management, and employee relations.
• Consult with employees and supervisors on FMLA and share leave-related issues.
• Explain and assist staff with the completion of HR-related documents.
• Respond to HR inquiries from employees, managers, and members of the public.
• Process all personnel/payroll actions for new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers, etc.
• Assist with processing and reviewing position allocation.

Required Qualifications:
Four (4) years of work experience in an office or human resources setting, or related field OR a mixture of relevant education and experience equaling four (4) years.

• Education must be with an emphasis on business or public administration, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

In addition to the requirements above, our ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following:

• SHRM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, or other professional HR certification.
• Professional experience providing consultation and administrative support within a Human Resources Office.
• HRMS and NeoGov experience.

How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:

• Current resume detailing experience and education.
• Letter of Interest

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact Cole Alford at cole.alford@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
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