The Senior Human Resource Consultant (HRC4) serves as the subject matter expert and HR consultant lead in one of the following sub-disciplines of HR: Classification and Compensation, Workplace Investigations, Reasonable Accommodation or Labor Relations. The position also provides consultation and training to HR staff and agency managers on the designated area of expertise.

Some of the key work activities at the Human Resource Consultant 4 level include:

• At the HRC 4 level the incumbent is an expert in human resource management, and employee and labor relations, is the strategic partner and advocate to the executives, managers, and supervisors in assigned programs for workforce planning, employee performance management, labor relations, and all other human resource management and personnel functions. Maintains confidentiality while in the performance of assigned duties as appropriate.
• As an expert in a designated HR sub-discipline, develops and maintains expert level knowledge and serves as the agency expert in the sub-discipline. Uses expert level knowledge to develop training, tools and training for HR staff, agency supervisors and managers or employees.
• Provides accurate and researched-based guidance on performance management, labor relations, and disciplinary processes to Ecology managers and supervisors, so that  actions align with Just Cause principles and stand up through the scrutiny of grievances and arbitrations. Ensures that the Department of Ecology is compliant with all provisions of the labor contract and civil service rules.
• Works collaboratively to support the goals of the programs/offices and the mission of the agency by strategically partnering with program staff to manage issues related to Classification and Compensation in assigned programs provide expertise and consultation on job classifications, compensation and workforce planning. Analyzes position descriptions and makes allocation determinations. Represents agency in classification appeals and coordinates preparation. Performs FLSA designation review and determinations. Serves as a member of the agency WMS Banding Committee.
• Conducts complete and thorough investigations into allegations of employee misconduct, including writing clear, concise, and comprehensive investigative reports that support subsequent corrective or disciplinary action through possible legal or grievance arbitration challenges..
• Consults with employees and supervisors and provides assistance regarding state and federal employment laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, agency policies, career development opportunities, classification and pay and other issues. Investigates and analyzes problems having broad potential impact, making recommendations, providing options, or suggests necessary actions on matters.

Please note: This position is being re-posted in order to increase the size of the applicant pool. If you previously applied you do not have to re-apply.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The next screening will be September 1, 2017.  In order to be considered for the next screening, please submit an application on or before August 31, 2017. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after September 1, 2017.

To broaden the candidate pool, we will consider candidates that qualify at the Human Resource Consultant 3 or 4 levels. Please read the qualifications section below for more information.

The Goal class for this position is a Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for both the HRC3 and HRC4 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the HRC3 level, they will be hired in as an HRC3 and will be placed into a training program to become an HRC4 within a specified period of time. 

At the Human Resource Consultant 4 Level: Pay Range 58 – ($4399-$5770) Monthly

A Bachelor’s degree with a focus on human resources, labor relations, organizational development, business, social or behavioral sciences

AND

Three (3) years of broad-based professional human resource experience, including advising and consulting on human resource issues.

OR comparable education and/or experience.

A Master’s degree may substitute for Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of required experience.

At the Human Resource Consultant 3 Level: Pay Range 54 – ($3985-$5229) Monthly

A Bachelor’s degree with a focus on human resources, labor relations, organizational development, business, social or behavioral sciences

AND

Two (2) years of broad-based professional human resource experience, including advising and consulting on human resource issues.

OR comparable education and/or experience.

A Master’s degree may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree and the required experience.

Desired Qualifications for both the HRC3 and HRC4 levels:

• Demonstrated experience conducting just cause investigations into allegations of employee misconduct, including writing clear, concise and comprehensive investigative reports.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and allocating positions in the Washington State Classification System.
• Prior professional human resource experience in the public sector and/or unionized workplace.
• PHR, SPHR, or CLRP certification.

Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.

Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Alex Monroe at: alex.monroe@ecy.wa.gov.  Please do not contact Alex to inquire about the status of your application.

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

The Washington State Department of Ecology 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. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.