Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) Green Hill School

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 1 (HRC1) Green Hill School 
Location: Chehalis, WA | Green Hill School | Daily on-site attendance is required for this position.
Closes: March 25th, 2025
Salary: $4,093 - $5,501 Monthly. The salary listed does not include the additional 5% premiums granted to the 24/7 institution in-person employees.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is looking for a dynamic and high-performing person to join our Green Hill School team. Our ideal candidate embodies DCYF's core values of inclusion, respect, integrity, compassion, and transparency. If you’re interested in an HR role where you make a difference in the lives of children and families in your community, apply today. 

Click here to learn more about DCYF.  

The Opportunity:
This On-site position contributes to the agency’s mission to protect children and strengthen families by providing first-level professional Human Resource (HR) consultation and advice within an assigned region(s) or functional areas. This position has primary responsibility to consult with and provide first-level assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding human resource issues including Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) policies, procedures, Civil service laws (WAC), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and laws pertaining to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent works under the regular guidance of higher level human resource professional.

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.