Summary

This temporary role involves managing the full process of hiring new employees for a state government department, from creating job postings to screening candidates and ensuring everything follows legal rules.

It also includes building relationships with hiring managers, attending community events to attract diverse talent, and supporting fair interview processes.

A good fit would be an experienced HR professional who enjoys connecting with people, promoting diversity, and handling detailed recruitment tasks in a team-oriented environment.

Key Requirements

Six years of combined experience and education in human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, supervisory/leadership, or related fields
Proficiency in full-cycle recruitment and selection activities
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws, regulations, WAC, and Collective Bargaining Agreements
Experience creating job postings, screening applicants, and developing position descriptions
Ability to consult with hiring managers on recruitment processes and compliance
Participation in recruitment events, outreach, and promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Skills in behavioral and performance-based hiring tools, interview panel service, and record maintenance

Full Job Description

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

**Please note: With this recruitment we are filling a non-permanent position that is expected to last 9 months.

Are you an HR professional who enjoys performing recruitment and selection activities? Do you get excited about finding and attracting top talent, and creating community connections?

If so, then this is your chance to bring your skills and talents to the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), the Employer of Choice. This is a great agency and a great opportunity!

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), an employer of choice is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Talent Management Consultant (Human Resource Consultant 3, non-perm) to join our Talent Management, within The Office of Human Resources (OHR).

If selected for this opportunity you would work alongside a dynamic team and work to ensure L&I remains compliant with all state and federal personnel laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, policies and best practices in the recruitment process.

Why work for us:

The Office of Human Resources is a strong team with a positive goal-oriented atmosphere; we have excellent resources among our division. We have flexible work schedules, a team and customer focused environment, and learning and development opportunities for your continued growth.

This division operates with strong cohesion and efficiency, thriving in an environment that values collaboration and mutual support. Joining us means becoming part of a team that works seamlessly together in a dynamic and empowered setting.

Requirements

Some of what you’ll do:

Perform professional-level, full cycle recruitments and selection activities.
Conduct a timely recruitment process that is legally defendable and compliant with laws, rules, policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements in order to mitigate risk and liability to the organization.
Create job postings in and screen applicants for the positions minimum required qualifications.
Assist agency hiring supervisors with the proper completion of position descriptions, specifically the qualifications section and how it affects recruitment.
Develop partnerships with hiring managers. Consult and provide support on their role and responsibilities with state and federal employment and pre-employment laws, rules (WAC), and Collective Bargaining Agreements ensuring successful recruitment and selection processes.
Participate in recruitment events and outreach throughout the community.
Serve on interview panels to evaluate candidate's experience, skills and abilities.
Maintain a strong understanding of personnel and payroll processes connected to hiring.
Log, track, and maintain recruitment records and files.
Promote diversity by actively participating in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in recruitment activities.
Use and teach behavioral and performance-based hiring tools and practices.
And much more!

Qualifications

Required:

Six (6) years total of combined experience and education with a focus on human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, supervisory or leadership or closely related field.

Bachelor’s degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field.

AND

Two (2) years of human resource experience.

AND

The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Desired:

Maintain good working relationships with others.
Effective organization of multiple assignments of a complex nature involving competing priorities.
Produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on time.
Make every experience positive for customers.
Maintain confidentiality.
Provide exceptional communication.
Read, write, and understand and explain complex federal and state hiring laws, collective bargaining agreements, employment policy, and HR processes.
Complete work using complex systems and applications.
Experience working in the State of Washington SAP/HRMS systems.
Experience working in the State of Washington NeoGov systems and processes.
Experience interpreting and explaining Washington State civil service rules and human resource related policies.

Additional Information

Things You Need to Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position, teleworking is permitted part time and dependent upon business needs. There is an expectation to report to the office at least once a week. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.

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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position.

Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter.

If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.

Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9.

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters.

We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their redacted DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contributes to the success of the agency mission.

Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge.

It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700.

TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials, and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Elena Emery at emee235@lni.wa.gov

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