Human Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3) Strategy, Planning & Policy Consultant (Non-Permanent)

The HR Strategy, Planning & Policy Consultant supports DCYF’s mission to protect children and strengthen families under the direction of the HR Strategy & Planning Manager, by leading assigned HR strategic objectives and managing optimal performance of designated HR ticketing and tracking systems.

• Support or design optimal implementation of platform capability in the service of HR objectives
• Create new structures and systems as requested by the HR management team
• Manage, under the oversight of the HR Director, use of SharePoint across HR
• Develop, under the direction of the HR Director and in coordination with the DCYF policy unit, a plan for new policy development and ongoing policy review
• Work closely with the assigned policy lead to give input and ensure policy development is within agency parameters
• Advise Policy Leads or designee on internal policy process; provide consultation and advice as needed
• Manage, track, and inventory all HR policies through the DCYF policy development lifecycle
• Liaise with various HR division form leads/sub-owners and the DCYF Forms and Records officer to ensure all HR forms meet agency standards
• Lead and facilitate achievement of assigned strategic initiatives and/or provide support
• Build, orient, and facilitate project workgroups
• Facilitate meetings, guide problem-solving, project management tracking and documentation
• Communicate with team members and stakeholders, intervene when needed, and evaluate/celebrate outcomes
• Conduct research and analysis; compile data and write reports

• Six (6) years in some combination of education and experience of professional human resource and project management experience
• The ability to take action to learn and grow
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others

• Medical, dental, and basic life insurance
• Flexible spending account for healthcare expenses
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave and vacation leave
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching
• Profit-sharing contribution
• Competitive health insurance

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is dedicated to supporting children and families by building resilience, improving health, and strengthening educational outcomes.