Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) Everett (Non-Permanent)

Full Job Description

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job Title: Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) Everett, WA (Non-Permanent one (1) year minimum duration).

Location: Snohomish County - Everett, WA (Hybrid – The incumbent will be expected to work a mixture of in-office and remote work.

The position’s official duty station is located in Everett, WA, but the incumbent will be supporting the Northwest Region which includes King, Snohomish, Skagit, Island and Whatcom County staff and will be expected to travel throughout the area at times.

During the first month of employment, there may be a requirement for in-person training up to three (3) days a week at our Everett office.

Please note, the agency’s core business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The incumbent will be expected to have a schedule within those hours with some flexibility.

More flexibility in schedules will be considered after the successful completion of the review period, based on staff coverage).

Closes: March 22nd, 2026

Salary: $4,428.00 - $5,956.00 Monthly.

We are pleased to announce that we are looking for a talented HRC1 to join our fun, collaborative team.

We value individuals that embody DCYF's core values of inclusion, respect, integrity, compassion, and transparency.

As an HRC1, your role will play a meaningful part in advancing the agency's overall mission.

While your responsibilities may often be behind the scenes, your work will directly support the dedicated team working towards improving long-term outcomes for the children, youth, and families we serve.

This is a full-time, non-permanent position expected to continue for at least twelve months, with the potential of becoming permanent.

We take pride in serving as a strategic partner to those we support, maintaining a strong work ethic and a commitment to cultivating a positive work environment.

We also recognize the importance of team-building and enjoy our team gatherings. We are seeking a motivated individual to support the NW Region of Child Welfare Field Operations in Washington state.

Opportunity:

This position contributes to the agency’s mission to protect children and strengthen families by providing first-level professional Human Resource (HR) consultation and advice within an assigned region(s) or functional areas.

This position has primary responsibility to consult with and provide first-level assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding human resource issues including Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) policies, procedures, Civil service laws (WAC), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and laws pertaining to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The incumbent works under the regular guidance of higher-level human resource professionals.

Some of what you will get to do:

• Consult with staff to offer guidance on HR-related procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Manage all personnel and payroll actions associated with new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers, and other employee changes.
• Coordinate and lead new employee orientation, providing a comprehensive overview of the benefits available to state employees.
• Provide guidance to management and staff regarding job classification, salary, seniority and/or anniversary dates, review periods, leave use, and holidays.
• Explain and assist staff with the completion of HR-related documents.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, managers, and members of the public.
• Assist with processing and reviewing position allocation and recruitment requests.
• May assist with the initial stages of protected leave.
• This position involved utilizing multiple system platforms, making strong technical and organizational skills essential.

Required Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of work experience in an office or human resources setting, or related field OR a mixture of relevant education and experience equaling four (4) years.

*Education must be with an emphasis on business or public administration, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, or other professional HR certification.
• Professional experience providing consultation and administrative support within a Human Resources Office.
• HRMS and NeoGov experience.

How do I apply?

Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:

• Current resume detailing experience and education.
• Letter of Interest.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving.

We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Cole Alford (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at cole.alford@dcyf.wa.gov.

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