DSHS SCC Human Resource Business Partner

Human Resource Business Partner

This career opportunity is for those who enjoy being the go-to person on the consultation side of HR and want to be able to make recommendations on how to improve Human Resource processes. If this sounds like you, keep reading, we have the opportunity for you!

Here's your chance to join a dynamic team delivering quality professional HR expertise and value-added support services thatDSHS'sOffice of the Secretary(OOS), Human Resources Divisioncustomers rely on. You will empower staff and customers to be the best as they serve the citizens of Washington State. Your reward will be the contribution you make every day to your team providing HR support to your customers and participating in an HR organization sought out by your customers. Your specialized HR/employee relations work will center around consulting on employment law, Collective Bargaining agreements and WAC/RCWs.

This role offers a hybrid telework schedule with at least two days per week on site--one of which will be Wednesdays. The service you provide primarily supports theSpecial Commitment Centerwithin theBehavioral Health Administrationwithin DSHS.

Some of what you will do

• Deliver professional-level HR consultation to appointing authorities, senior managers, and supervisors on employee relations issues.
• Demonstrate your initiative and innovative thinking when connecting with customers, building trust, and instilling confidence in those you support.
• Supervise one HR Consultant 3.
• Generate significant recommendations to appointing authorities on addressing personnel issues, achieving organizational goals, and making factual recommendations.
• Draft pre-disciplinary and disciplinary letters, separation letters, alternative assignment letters, and other HR-related correspondence.
• Interpret and apply Federal and Washington State HR laws, DSHS policies, and rules to provide informative consultation to appointing authorities, managers, and staff.

Who should apply

• Professionals with 9 years* of full-time experience consulting on human resource issues.
• A bachelor's degree with a focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field will substitute for 4 years of above work experience, whilea master's degree in HR may substitute for 6 years of work experience.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Human Resources certification preferred.
• Demonstrate a detailed application and understanding of laws, rules, WACs, union contracts.
• Experience supervising, motivating, developing, coaching, and leading subordinate staff or other teams.
• Effective management skills serving as a consultant to business partners and staff.
• Providing options and advice to resolve highly complex human resource issues.
• Advocate for fair and equitable treatment of employees and work to achieve the highest level of employee morale and productivity.
• Manage change and influence positive management and workforce relationships.
• Governmental public personnel human resource management experience.
• Independently analyze highly complex human resource issues and develop solutions.

SCC employees also receive anadditional$10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCAcard for transportation use. Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees.

Interested?Please list 3 professional references contact information on your application and include your current resume and a cover letter explaining how your knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for this role.

Questions?Please contact:Kathy.Simmons@dshs.wa.gov, reference 01898. To learn more about DSHS, go towww.dshs.wa.gov.

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

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Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.