Hr Consultant (120167) Jobs

Position Summary
The HR Consultant 1 is an experienced, professional-level position. Under general direction, independently provides professional human resource services to assigned departments. Works under general guidance of the Director, who reviews outcomes and provides advice or direction, as needed. Responsibilities include resolving complex human resource issues having broad potential organizational and risk impact. Assignments normally involve making decisions and judgments within established precedents AND consulting with independent managers to reach the same results.
The HR Consultant 2 is a senior, experienced, professional-level position. Under general direction, independently provides professional human resource services. Works under general guidance of the Director, who reviews outcomes and provides advice or direction, as needed. The HR Consultant 2 will demonstrate the ability to work at a more independent level and have greater impact to the continuous improvement of the program. Responsibilities include resolving complex human resource issues having broad potential organizational and risk impact. Assignments normally involve making decisions and judgments within established precedents AND consulting with independent managers to the same results. The HR Consultant 2 may be assigned leadership responsibility for one or more human resources program.
The successful candidate may be hired into either position depending upon demonstrated skills and experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following examples
of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned
to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required
duties. Other essential duties may be
assigned consistent with the general scope of the position. Employee must
comply with all County and department policies, procedures, WAC"s, or other
regulatory bodies.
1. Responds to inquiries from employees, managers and members of the
public; assesses client needs, identifies and evaluates options, and recommends
courses of action; 2. Provides advice, interpretation and counsel to clients regarding
human resource rules, regulations, policies and procedures in areas such as
classification, compensation, performance management, grievance resolution,
reasonable accommodation, organizational development and layoff; 3. Meets with administrators, supervisors and employees to assess human resource
needs; plans, develops and implements strategies to promote effective client
relations and to resolve problems; 4. Conducts job analyses to identify position requirements; develops or
modifies examinations and establishes rating criteria; participates in the
interview process; evaluates and refers candidates; advises employing officials
regarding requirements and options; 5. Analyzes and recommends allocation of positions; analyzes and
recommends changes to classifications and salaries; 6. Conducts surveys of other employers' practices such as wages,
benefits, human resource policies and programs, and participates in
implementing revisions to human resource programs; 7. Provides benefits information to employees and retirees; enrolls
employees in retirement and insurance programs; 8. Composes correspondence; maintains records and statistics; analyzes
and compiles data and information for reports; prepares narrative or
statistical reports; 9. Investigates, prepares documentation and recommends position on
grievances, complaints and appeals; serves as representative in a variety of
appeal or adjudicative forums; 10. Develops and conducts presentations, training programs and workshops
regarding human resource functions, management practices, rules or procedures; 11. Analyzes laws, rules, policies and practices; assists in developing,
evaluating, revising, and implementing human resource services or programs,
policies and procedures; 12. Researches and analyzes proposed rules, laws and program elements to
determine impact on unit or organizational operations; participates in planning
and implementing new human resource programs, policies and procedures; 13. Participates in and/or coordinates special
projects, committees or task forces. Education, Experience, and Licensing
To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any combination of education and
experience may be substituted as long as it provides the desired skills,
knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Required 1. BA or BS Degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration or
related field AND a minimum two years" human resources generalist experience OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience, which would provide the
required knowledge and skills. 2. Demonstrated successful work experience providing
guidance and/or consultation to clients in a human resources environment in
which dispute resolution, expert status, and risk avoidance were required. 3. Demonstrated successful
work experience in at least two key area of human resource management, such as:
Job classification and analysis, benefits administration,
recruitment and selection, orientation and training, records management,
discipline and complaint resolution, and/or labor relations. Preferred 1. Experience working in
Government/Public Sector 2. Five years Human
Resources Generalist Experience 3. Labor Relations/Union
Environment Experience 4. PHR Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Accountability - Individual is responsibility for their own actions
and results. Will involve knowledge, skills, and abilities such as: Consistency, Reliability, Follow
Though, Acceptance of Results (Positive & Negative). Adaptability -
Individual works under ever changing
circumstances. Will involve knowledge, skills, and abilities such as: Ability to Work Under Pressure, Patience & Respectfulness, Ability to Work Under Complex and Trying Circumstances. Communication - Individual is required to communicate clearly
(both verbally and in writing) as well as interpret the communication of others
that may be unclear. Will involve knowledge, skills, and abilities such as: Oral Communication
Skills, Written Communication Skills, Active Listening, Nonverbal Communication, Influencing, Interpreting, Open-Mindedness, Conflict Resolution, Giving and Accepting Directions, Public Speaking. Confidentiality - Individual is required to adhere to a high
level of confidentiality regarding all human resource information and actions.
Will involve knowledge, skills, and abilities such as: Establishing & Maintaining Trust, Judgement
Regarding What Is/In Not Disclosable, Understanding Risk Associated with
Violations. Decisiveness - Individual is required to make sound decisions
that are in the best interest of the organization. Will involve knowledge,
skills, and abilities such as: Analyzing, Data-Driven Review, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Decision-Making, Judgment, Problem Solving. Dependability - Individual is responsible to manage the
expectations of clients, team members, and the Director so that others can
count on them to contribute. Will involve knowledge, skills, and abilities such
as: Timeliness, Attendance,
Meeting Deadlines, Communicating
Changing, Priorities. Independence - Although working as part of a larger team,
individual will be responsible for their own workload and the necessary
results. Will involve knowledge, skills, and abilities such as: Goal Orientation, Self-Motivation,
Creating Structure Where None May Exist. Interpersonal Relationships - Individual is required to be able to work
positively with others individually and in groups. Will involve knowledge,
skills, and abilities such as: Collaboration, Consensus Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Creating
Transparency. Organization - Individual is required to structure a work
situation which is often unstructured in nature. Will involve knowledge,
skills, and abilities such as: Time Management,
Changing Priorities, Goal Setting, Multitasking. Quality Focus - Individual is required to deliver results in
areas in which clients have little tolerance for error. Will involve knowledge,
skills, and abilities such as: Commitment
to Public Service, Quality Performance, Attention to Detail. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work is primarily performed inside but can be
performed in varying temperatures.
Employee may be exposed to office supply odors or vapors. Employee may also be exposed to sub-sanitary
environments. The physical abilities described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and lift up to 50 lbs. of unequal
weight. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, depth
perception. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Other
Union Representation
This position is non-represented. It is not represented by a labor union.
Employee Benefits
Grant County offers a competitive benefits package to include:
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
Leave: Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays
Retirement through Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Retirement/Deferred Compensation
Supplemental Life & AD&D, LTD Insurance
Disclaimer
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may
be assigned at any time with or without notice. Application Special Instructions
A complete application must have three documents attached: a current
resume, a cover letter, and a listing of three professional references with
contact information.