HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT 2

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• Provides guidance and responds to questions from staff regarding HR processes and procedures.
• Responds to questions from prospective candidates regarding open positions, application status, employee benefits, etc.
• Utilizes the state’s applicant tracking system (NEOGOV) to its full capability in recruitment efforts.
• Drafts job announcements intended to draw the interest of a broad and diverse field of applicants and increase the number of applications received.
• Collaborates with supervisors, managers and hiring panels to facilitate the interview process and ensure a positive recruitment experience for applicants.
• Conducts criminal history background and reference checks for prospective employees.
• Conducts new employee orientation.
• Drafts required forms and correspondence for all employee actions and position updates.
• Creates and maintains electronic personnel files, position files, recruitment files, medical files, and other HR related files.
• Tracks and receives required documents including position description forms, performance evaluations, new employee documents, etc.
• Ensures documentation is received, processed, and filed timely. Follows up with employees and/or supervisors if documents are not received.
• Ensures required employee paperwork is completed, reviewed and tracked in accordance with agency policy and State/Federal law.
• In response to general HR questions, provides HR related resources such as: Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); Federal Law; Washington Administrative Code (WACs) and Revised Code of Washington (RCWs); personnel policies/procedures; and other pertinent rules, regulations, and policies.

• At least two years of full-time human resource experience in a professional setting.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• At least one year of experience utilizing NeoGov as a professional user.
• Team focused mindset – keeping collaboration, accountability and shared purpose at the forefront.
• Experience in positions which require respect for and maintenance of strict confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in positions requiring a consistently high-level display of professionalism.
• Ability to convey ideas and facts orally and in writing using language the audience will best understand.
• Ability to partner with staff and customers to identify and resolve questions and/or complex or sensitive issues within their span of control or refer them to other HR team members for assistance.
• Ability to develop positive, productive, respectful working relationships with customers, co-workers, and all agency staff.

• 5% premium pay
• choice of state retirement programs
• flexible/compressed work schedules
• Medical flexible spending account
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Leave Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Leave Without Pay

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