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HR Processor
State of Washington
Dept. of Agriculture
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$60,132 - $80,820
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves processing personnel and payroll actions for the Washington State Department of Agriculture, ensuring everything follows state laws, union agreements, and agency rules.
The role provides advice to managers on HR matters and handles technical issues in employee management.
It's a good fit for someone with HR experience who enjoys detail-oriented work in a government setting and is open to on-the-job training to advance.
Key Requirements
- Experience in human resources, particularly personnel or payroll processing
- Knowledge of state and federal labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements
- Proficiency in SAP/HRMS or similar HR management systems
- Ability to interpret and apply Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and agency policies
- Strong problem-solving skills for resolving HR-related issues
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR or related field (preferred for higher level)
- Willingness to complete in-training plan if hired at entry level
Full Job Description
This is an in-training opportunity and may be hired as Human Resource Consultant 1 or Human Resource Consultant 2, depending on qualifications.
AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washington's Economy
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years.
Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment.
We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.
The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings, please visit our Employment Page.
The Human Resources (HR) Department is responsible for ensuring Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is compliant with all state and federal labor laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, policies, and best practices. The staff within the HR department provides direction and consultation to managers, supervisors, and staff regarding all facets of human resource administration.
The Opportunity:
In support of the agency mission, this position serves as the agency processor for personnel actions in SAP/HRMS. This position provides professional human resource consultation for all personnel/payroll actions within the agency, interprets, evaluates, and resolves problems pertaining to the application of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and agency policy and procedures in the area of technical personnel and position management.
Important Notes
WSDA is recruiting for a full-time permanent Human Resource Consultant 2 position within the Human Resource Office. This position is located in Olympia, Washington and is not represented.
This is an in-training opportunity and may be hired as Human Resource Consultant 1 or Human Resource Consultant 2, depending on qualifications.
What is an in-training plan? The in-training is intended to provide an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan. Upon successful completion of an in-training program, the incumbent will move up to the next job classification that is listed on the in-training plan if applicable.
If hired at the Human Resource Consultant 1 level, the incumbent will be required to successfully complete the training plan to reach the goal class of Human Resource Consultant 2.
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Based on qualifications the annual salary range:
If hired as a Human Resource Consultant 1
- In-Training:
Range 49, Step A $53,136 - Step L $69,744 Annually
If hired as a Human Resource Consultant 2:
Range 54, Step A $60,132 - Step L $78,912 Annually
Requirements
Include but are not limited to:Processes personnel actions on both the employee and position side within the State's Human Resource Management System (HRMS)
- Review personnel/payroll advisements for accuracy.
- Verify advisements accurately reflect correct position and salary data.
- Ensure all requests are aligned with corresponding Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and include necessary justifications and documentation.
- Input (keys) actions and data updates into HRMS accurately to meet payroll period cut-offs.
- Process position and organizational management updates in HRMS.
- Collaborate with the Classification and Compensation team in maintaining the Position Action Request (PAR) log.
- Provide professional consultation to agency staff on the processing of personnel actions.
HR Data Reporting and Records Management
- Oversee maintenance of confidential personnel and position files:
- Prepare file transmittals for employees leaving WSDA; requests file transmittals for employees transferring to WSDA.
- Prepare records for Records Center or destruction in accordance with State General Retention Schedule.
- Process verbal and written requests for employment verification.
- Provide appointment monitoring reports to senior HR Consultants and staff for timely completion or extension of appointments.
- Run periodic increment (PID) reports to ensure timely changes to employee basic pay:
- Research and correct PIDs for employees as necessary.
- Monitor employee basic pay salary thresholds for impacts to overtime eligibility status per Washington Minimum Wage Act.
- Assist with ad hoc requests, public records responses, and monthly distribution of data to meet the needs of agency divisions.
- Coordinate ORCA transportation passes for employees whose duty station is King, Pierce, or Snohomish counties.
Qualifications
Who should apply?
Professionals with:
Human Resource Consultant 1 (In-Training) to Human Resource Consultant 2:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of office experience in a related setting performing a wide range of human resources administrative duties OR equivalent education/experience. Duties may vary but must include entering data or using data from SAP/HRMS or equivalent system.
Human Resource Consultant 2:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of office experience in a related setting performing a wide range of human resource administrative duties OR equivalent education/experience, with specific technical knowledge or experience in keying personnel and payroll actions in SAP/HRMS or equivalent system.
Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.
Preferred / Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or certificate in administration, business, human resources, or related field and one-year senior level office support or administrative experience or comparable education and/or experience.
- Ability to extract and analyze information from various HR databases.
Additional Information
Employee Benefits
- A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
- WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, click here for more information.
- 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
- All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
- Commute Trip Reduction Program.
For more information about the Washington State Department of Agriculture, visit us at www.agr.wa.gov.
How to apply:
You must complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:
· Current resume detailing experience and education
· A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
· Three professional references
By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information.
Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. Applications with comments "see attachments" will be considered incomplete.
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required.
Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the state's on-line recruitment system.
Equity at WSDA
The Department of Agriculture recognizes, appreciates, supports, embraces, and respects all cultural identities and backgrounds while we collaborate in authentic ways.
We hire amazing people that share in the commitment to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan, our Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan, and our unique needs and desires for belonging, respect, and inclusion.
We value the growth and development of our team members by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning, improvement, and advancement.
We strive to hire, cultivate, and retain a productive and dedicated workforce that reflects the communities we serve while we are committed to a workplace that celebrates our differences and supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Contact Us
Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at Recruitment@agr.wa.gov.
Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The Human Resources Department may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.
Veteran's Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service.
Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
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