Human Resources Consultant 1

Duties

• Provides direct assistance to employees for human resources, benefits, retirement and payroll process needs.
• Enters, retrieves and validates data from human resource information or other computerized recordkeeping systems supporting payroll, benefits, personnel files, position files, performance evaluations, employee training and development.
• Processes data entry for employee, payroll, benefits safety and health systems.
• Cosmes correspondence and processes hiring and appointment actions.
• Maintains records and statistics, analyzes and compiles data and information for reporting, prepares narrative or statistical reports, assists with public disclosure requests.
• Affords recruitment efforts including developing job postings, screening applicants, developing interview questions, trains interview panel members, and provides advisement to hiring managers for candidate selection.
• Affords assistance to develop and implement employee training.

Key Competencies

• Ethical HR practices: Ability to promote transparency, confidentiality, cultural respect, and equitable application of HR policies.
• Employee and public inquiries: Ability to assess needs, evaluate options, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Policy, rule and laws interpretation: Aptitude for interpreting laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining language and ability to provide explanation to employees for comprehension as needed.
• Teamwork: Ability and willingness to work within diverse educational environment, working directly with students and employees from various backgrounds and life experiences.

Qualifications

• Desired Qualifications and Attributes: Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field OR equivalent education/experience, Strong analytical and communication skills, Commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical HR practices, Ability to manage confidential information, Experience with HRIS or data systems, Customer-service orientation, Ability and willingness to work as a team and independently as tasks require.

Supplemental Information

Union Inclusion: This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Opportunity For All: The Washington State School for the Blind celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competency to perform in the position. The state of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application, or that need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 947-3314. Should you have any questions regarding this position, or the online application, please email HR@wssb.wa.gov. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits: Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.

The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement And Deferred Compensation: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security: All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays: Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave): Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nono