Human Resource Consultant 4

Our ideal candidate will have experience in researching and providing advice and rule interpretation to management and agency staff regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement and other state and federal rules, laws, policies, and procedures.

The Human Resource Consultation Team is hiring a non-permanent Human Resource Consultant (HRC4) to come along side and assist our Consulting team by providing the full scope of human resource services. They will independently determine what advice and rule interpretation to provide to management and staff on complex personnel issues. This non-permanent position is anticipated to last up to one (1) year and is full-time telework. If you're passionate about making a measurable difference and are ready for the opportunity to provide meaningful consulting to our staff, then we encourage you to apply! 

Please Note: This opportunity is available only to current Employment Security Department employees.

In this role, you will provide a full range of expert level consultation to supervisors and managers in all HR related areas and exercising independent judgement. Your investigative and communication skills will be utilized as you recommend agency position on grievances, complaints, and appeals, representing the agency in hearings and meetings when necessary.

Some of what you will do:

• Process Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests, facilitate RA meetings with management and the employee, analyze letters and correspondence related to an RA.
• Assist in the management of employee performance by analyzing problems and providing strategic plans and tactical responses to address issues.
• Draft pre-disciplinary and disciplinary letters and provide associated documentation.
• Conduct and coordinate investigations.
• Coordinate with agency management, union staff and Labor Relations Office in mediation conferences, hearings, appeals and settlement discussions.
• Write and send personnel-related correspondence.

Required:

A Bachelor’s degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field AND three (3) years of broad-based professional human resource experience, including facilitating organizational development or change, and advising and consulting on human resource issues.

Why work with us?

Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, Stewardship.  We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self. 

Opportunity for All
 We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
 
 The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
 
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