DSHS Fircrest Human Resource Consultant 1

About the role

Join the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) as a Human Resource Consultant 1 in the Office of the Secretary (OOS) at our Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center located in Shoreline, WA. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in key HR areas such as hiring, benefits, and payroll, while learning from experienced professionals committed to your growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for Appointing Authorities, managers, employees, and the public, providing services in classification, compensation, benefits, leave, hiring, and retention.
• Provide first-level advice on HR policies, guidelines, laws (WACs, RCWs), and CBAs, consulting with higher-level HR professionals on complex issues.
• Oversee hiring processes, including SEIU Internal Transfer and WFSE Bid processes, advising managers on screening, interview questions, reference checks, and compensation for new hires.
• Manage personnel/payroll actions for new hires, promotions, transfers, and other appointments, ensuring compliance with WACs, policies, and CBAs; resolve issues with Payroll and HRMS.
• Conduct onboarding, maintain staff records, and ensure compliance with I-9, E-Verify, and other employment requirements; lead new employee orientations.
• Aid employees with understanding and completing insurance, retirement, payroll, and other forms; resolve HR, Payroll, and retirement system issues.
• Maintain personnel and medical files, generate reports, and serve as backup for team members; attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal and State HR laws.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to guide various stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities, with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Ability to analyze problems and data to develop effective solutions.
• Collaborative team player, able to work under pressure and handle interruptions.

Benefits

Note: The benefits package includes medical, dental, and basic life insurance, a medical flexible spending account, basic life and long-term disability insurance, dependent care assistance, and other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance. Additionally, employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems, and may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Full-time employees also receive paid holidays, personal leave, sick leave, vacation (annual leave), and military leave.