Description

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

This position may be filled at the HRCA2 or HRC1 level depending on qualifications. If filled at the HRCA2 level, the incumbent will advance to a HRC1 after satisfactory completion of the HRCA2 training requirements

Duties

Under the guidance of the Human Resource Operations Manager this position provides technical human resource services to our customers through effective communication and accurate, timely processing of personnel actions. This position will independently make decisions regarding work processes within established standards.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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  Serves as technical expert in processing personnel transactions and other data into the Human Resource Management System (HRMS).
• Reviews Information from HRMS to ensure data integrity.
• Consult with managers, supervisors, and HR staff on personnel and position actions.
• Review and audit actions and HRMS data entry.
• Perform date calculations and adjustments; maintain pay data and salary adjustments; monitor and process status changes.
• Conduct criminal background checks on employees.
• Compose and prepare correspondence.
• Create and maintain various Human Resource files including employee personnel files.
• Provide complaint resolution, technical training, and other HR support services.
• Receive, review, respond to and/or assist in resolving complaints and or requests for review.
• Process miscellaneous documents such as verification of employment, setup initial employee enrollment in VEBA retirement fund programs.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Human Resources Consultant Assistant 2- in training to a HRC1: $3,401.00 - $4,425.00 monthly

• Four (4) years of office experience including two (2) years of experience in human resources or payroll processing or related setting.

Human Resources Consultant 1: $3,734.00 - $4,892.00 monthly

• Four (4) years of experience in human resources, or payroll processing or a related field.

At either level, education can be substituted for two years of experience, but candidate must have at least two years of experience in human resources or payroll processing.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Must possess excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with customers.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and analytical skills.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must have the ability to handle a stressful, high volume, processing schedule and close attention to details.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Human Resource experience with State government.
• Experience processing personnel transactions through the state Human Resource Management System (HRMS).
• Experience with NEOGOV recruitment system.

All Washington State Parks employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time of hire. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruitment team at HR.Recruitment@parks.wa.gov.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY:
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov.

You must attach or embed in your application the following:

• Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.
• Three professional references.

**All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow application process may disqualify you from further consideration.**

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

Diversity Policy Statement

• Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability;
• Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences;
• Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society;
• Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
• Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.

The Commission encourages and supports staff efforts to reach out to people of all races, national origins, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, veteran status, ages, and genders who use the parks and who live in communities nearby parks. This outreach is to focus on engaging in partnerships that expand programs and services in a way that is meaningful and of value to all people. The Commission is dedicated to offering quality experiences to all visitors through a workforce and volunteer corps that reflects the diversity of Washington State.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

For information about this position, please contact Lyn Bunyard at 360-902-8698 or email Lyn.bunyard@PARKS.WA.GOV .