What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Consultant 2-3 In-Training (HRC3) position at State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and...?
Description
Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Human Resource Consultant 2-3 In-Training (HRC3)
Location: Thurston County - Tumwater, WA. *Hybrid – This role is based in Tumwater, WA, with a hybrid work model. In-person attendance will be required during the initial training period and for regularly scheduled team and client meetings. Occasional travel to support clients at their locations will be necessary. Following the training phase, flexible or compressed work schedules may be considered.
Closes: August 17th, 2025
Salary: $5,011.00 - $7,622.00 Monthly
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." Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated individual to support the SW Region of Child Welfare Field Operations in Washington State. As the HRC3, you will provide guidance and support on HR related matters and manage everyday generalist HR responsibilities. We are looking for a friendly, knowledgeable team member who can contribute to facilitating best practices across a broad range of personnel related topics. This position is ideal for a dedicated and self-motivated team player who is eager to grow their HR career while collaborating with a dedicated and hardworking team.
Some of what you will get to do:
- Provide confidential, legally defensible, and sound senior-level consultation, advice, guidance, and support to appointing authorities, managers, supervisors, and employees (customers).
- Provide advice and guidance on requirements of HR-related DCYF Administrative policies, procedures, and guidelines, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and Washington State Administrative Codes (WACs).
- Consult with employees and supervisors on protective leave related issues, diversity and inclusion issues, reversions and exempt returns, work-related illness/injury, shared leave, and the layoff process and rights.
- Provide support to the protective leave consultant for your area.
- Provide labor relations guidance to customers, in partnership with the Labor Relations unit.
- Participate in performance meetings with management, to provide consultation and recommendations.
- Review investigative reports and consult with appointing authorities on the findings and next steps.
- Prepare disciplinary letters and provide information for litigation, arbitration, and disciplinary case preparation.
- Participate in grievance hearings, provide advice to management throughout the grievance process, and write/review grievance responses.
- Works in collaboration with program areas, such as the Classification and Compensation unit regarding position allocations and the Recruitment team on the recruitment and selection process.
- Serve as a backup to the area HR Operations Manager (HROM) as needed.
- Lead Human Resource Consultant 1s by assigning and reviewing work. Provide added support when needed regarding for processing personnel and payroll actions into HRMS for new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers, reallocations, non-permanent appointments, etc.
- In conjunction with HROM, consult with Assistant Attorney General(s), union representatives, outside attorneys, and employees on a variety of complex and sensitive human resource issues, and advise management accordingly.
- Attend and actively participate in HR unit meetings and field operations team meetings.
- Provide training on performance management, protective leave, recruiting and on-boarding, and other HR-related matters.
Required Qualifications:
Human Resource Consultant 2
- A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on business or public administration, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences AND One (1) year of professional human resource experience* (professional human resource experience means working full-time as a human resource professional performing HR functions).
Human Resource Consultant 3
- A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on business or public administration, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences AND Two (2) years of professional human resource experience* (professional human resource experience means working full-time as a human resource professional performing HR functions).
NOTE*- Additional professional human resource experience may substitute, year for year, for required education.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated competency gained through education, or experience in consulting, research, and analysis.
- Working knowledge of HR-related WACs, RCWs, Federal laws, agency policies and procedures, and CBAs.
- SHRM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, or other professional HR certification.
- Six months or more experience using NeoGov and HRMS.
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.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Cole Alford (Talent Acquisition Specialist) 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 emailsupport@neogov.com.
“Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.
Salary : $5,011 - $7,622
