Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) Vancouver

Human Resource Consultant 1 (Hrc1) Vancouver

Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthythriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."

We are pleased to announce that we are looking for a talented HRC1 to join our fun, collaborative team. We value individuals that embody DCYF's core values of inclusion, respect, integrity, compassion, and transparency. As an HRC1, your role will play a meaningful part in advancing the agency's overall mission. While your responsibilities may often be behind the scenes, your work will directly support the dedicated team working towards improving long-term outcomes for the children, youth, and families we serve. This is a full-time, non-permanent position expected to continue for at least twelve months, with the potential of becoming permanent.

We take pride in serving as a strategic partner to those we support, maintaining a strong work ethic and a commitment to cultivating a positive work environment. We also recognize the importance of team-building and enjoy our team gatherings. We are seeking a motivated individual to support the SW Region of Child Welfare Field Operations in Washington state.

This position is currently based in Vancouver, WA, with the possibility of relocation to Tumwater, WA, depending on the employee's residence. It operates within a hybrid work model, requiring in-person attendance during the initial training period and for regularly scheduled team and client meetings. Occasional travel to client sites may also be necessary. Upon completion of the training phase, flexible or compressed work schedules may be available.

Some of what you will get to do :

• Consult with staff to offer guidance on HR-related procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Manage all personnel and payroll actions associated with new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers, and other employee changes.
• Coordinate and lead new employee orientation, providing a comprehensive overview of the benefits available to state employees.
• Provide guidance to management and staff regarding job classification, salary, seniority and / or anniversary dates, review periods, leave use, and holidays
• Explain and assist staff with the completion of HR-related documents.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, managers, and members of the public.
• Assist with processing and reviewing position allocation and recruitment requests.
• May assist with the initial stages of protected leave.
• This position involved utilizing multiple system platforms, making strong technical and organizational skills essential.

Required qualifications :

Preferred / desired qualifications :

How do I apply?

Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents :

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.