Human Resource Consultant 1

Description

About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.

The Opportunity
WSDOT Human Resources is currently seeking a skilled Human Resource (HR) professional to join our dynamic HR team in a non-permanent capacity for the Southwest Region, The Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) is responsible for providing professional HR support to the managers, supervisors and staff who maintain the highways and their infrastructure. This HR generalist position provides professional level HR support and consultation as well as assists the senior HR Consultant (HRC 4) and the local HR manager.

What to Expect
In this position, the HRC1 will provide guidance on a broad spectrum of HR issues including employee relations, labor relations, technical operations, leave and benefits, classification and compensation, staffing, hiring, and even some event planning.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you/the Human Resource Consultant 1 will:

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with clients, customers, and team members.
• Serve as the Initial point of contact for assigned customer groups on all technical HR issues such as benefits, compensation, leave administration, hiring, performance management, training, employee work history, and organizational changes.
• Prepare position action forms for changes and actions within the Human Resource Management System (HRMS).
• Prepare appointment letters and general correspondence letters.
• Conduct new employee orientations.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, benefit changes, and completing/processing claims for benefits.

Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Business, Human Resources, Social or Organizational Behavioral Sciences, or related field.

OR

• Equivalent education/experience (four (4) years of experience will substitute for education)
• Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Experience working in the public sector environment.
• Experience working with civil rules and collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience working in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.

Important Notes

• This is a non-permanent opportunity, expected to last 6 months.

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 10 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at strebal@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference Human Resource Consultant 1 – SW Region in the subject line.