Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) Yakima
State of Washington
Full-time
Remote
United States
$4,428 - $5,956 USD monthly
Human Resources & People Operations
- 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) Yakima (non-permanent)
Location: Yakima, WA (This position is based in Yakima, WA with a hybrid work model. In-person attendance will be required during the initial training period and for regularly scheduled team and customer meetings. Occasional travel to support customers at their locations may also be necessary. Following the training phase, flexible or compressed work schedules may be considered).
Closes: October 9th, 2025
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; someone who embodies DCYF's core values of inclusion, respect, integrity, compassion, and transparency. Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy – thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally; nurtured by family and community."
Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
As an entry-level professional Human Resource Consultant (HRC), 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 Region 1 Child Welfare Field Operations (CWFO). This position has primary responsibility to consult with and provide first-level assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding human resource issues including DCYF policies, procedures, Civil Service laws (WAC), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), FMLA, and laws pertaining to 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:
Here’s a condensed version into 5 small bullet points:
Advise employees, supervisors, and managers on HR procedures, policies, laws, CBAs, and employee relations issues.
Support management with performance management, attendance, position descriptions, in-training plans, and status changes.
Provide guidance on job classifications, salaries, seniority, leave types, and employment concerns.
Assist employees with HR forms related to benefits, payroll, insurance, retirement, and other employment changes; submit forms for processing.
Respond to inquiries from staff and the public, assessing needs and directing for further assistance.
Would you like me to make these even shorter “resume-style” bullets (just action + task), or keep them as fuller descriptions?
Process personnel and payroll actions such as hires, promotions, transfers, and separations.
Prepare and maintain related HR documents and ensure accurate HRMS entries.
Assist with position allocations, updates, and reclassifications.
Coordinate and lead new employee orientation sessions twice a month, offering a detailed overview of the benefits available to state employees.
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.
This position requires a valid driver’s license.
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. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or emailsupport@neogov.com.
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