Human Resource Manager – CRCC

Salary: $97,344.00 Annually

Location : Franklin County – Connell, WA

Job Type: Full Time – Permanent

Job Number: 2023-04536

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: Human Resources

Opening Date: 05/22/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Human Resource Manager (WMS Band 02)

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Coyote Ridge Correctional Center | Connell, WA

Salary Range: $97,344 Annually

This position may be eligible for up to full-time telework upon a conversation with the position supervisor.

At the Washington State Department of Corrections, we value our staff as our greatest asset. Within each facility, Human Resource (HR) Managers are the backbone of each HR office. We are searching for a strategic-minded HR Manager who will lead, mentor and provide expert level guidance to various teams within the Coyote Ridge Correctional Complex’s HR team and staff.

As a mid-level manager in the Agency’s Employee & Business Support Services Administration, you will ensure professional services to appointing authorities, leaders, and managers in areas of organizational growth, planning and development, employee development, and risk identification and reduction. This will ensure that the Department of Corrections (DOC) is able to successfully carry out its mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

The HR Manager is responsible for the administration of multiple comprehensive employee programs and for promoting effective HR management by ensuring HR consultants provide information, consultation, customer service, and support to employees, management and executives. We are searching for someone who has a passion for public service and is excited to develop, coach, guide, and supervise professional and paraprofessional level Consultants. If this is you, we encourage you to apply!

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• Three professional references

Duties

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Human Resource Manager, some of the tasks you will enjoy performing include:

• Ensuring comprehensive professional level administration of multiple, complex HR programs in accordance with Agency policy, WACs, CBA, and laws that influence key business decision and include, but are not limited to, classification and compensation, recruitment, screening and selection, employee relations, labor relations, leave programs and corrective/disciplinary actions to include:
  1. Ensures appointing authorities, executive staff and key leaders are provided with comprehensive and sound direction in the application of Agency policy/procedure, collective bargaining agreements and state/federal human resource law
  2. Managing and supervising professional level staff
  3. Developing program standards and delivery methods to train and support managers, staff, supervisors and HR consultants
• Begin accountable for the HR office space and equipment in the local HR offices, ensuring a safe working environment and the availability of necessary equipment and supplies, doing so prudently and cost effectively to include:
  1. Taking appropriate corrective action and recommending the initiation of an investigation or disciplinary action as necessary
  2. Ensuring staff demonstrates quality customer service
  3. Participating on teams, committees and task groups ensuring the involvement of HR staff members and increased visibility of program activity
• Providing local labor relations leadership and assistance including:
  1. Consulting with management and the Agency labor relations office regarding matters such as notifying the union of anticipated changes in working conditions or other mandatory subjects of bargaining
  2. Attending grievance meetings and drafting grievance responses

Qualifications

What we need (required qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least three years of professional – level human resources experience, which included experience in at least three of the following:
  1. Administering classification and compensation
  2. Recruitment, screening, and selection
  3. Interpretation of rules and regulations
  4. Employee and labor relations
  5. Corrective and disciplinary action
• At least one year of experience supervising HR staff. Experience may be gained concurrently with professional HR experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of all aspects of HR and professional trends
• Ability to provide consultation and direction on most complex issues and questions, especially in the areas of employee discipline, employee relations, classification, compensation, recruitment, screening, and selection.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment and labor laws and relevant court decisions impacting employers.
• Ability to analyze information, define problems or objectives, formulate logical and objective conclusions, recognize alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with both employees and managers at all levels of the organization
• Able to convey a positive and professional image to employees and external contacts
• Strong influence, change management, and relationship building skills
• Ability to use technology and computer systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and quality of work
• Ability to use (or learn to use) Microsoft Word to independently draft formal documents for others’ review and signature
• Ability to coach and mentor others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment and successfully manage a busy workload with multiple shifting priorities

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration, social sciences, or 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).
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or IMPA-HR certification.

Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement

Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. 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.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

01

Are you a current DOC employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your highest level of education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration, social sciences, or 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)
• Masters degree or higher

03

Please indicate all knowledge skills and/or abilities in which you have at least three years of professional level HR experience:

• Administering classification and compensation
• Recruitment, screening, and selection
• Interpretation of rules and regulations
• Employee and labor relations
• Corrective and disciplinary action
• I do not have three years of professional level HR experience in any of the above knowledge, skills, and/or abilities

04

Do you have at least one (1) year experience in supervising HR staff?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or IMPA-HR certification?

• Yes
• No

06

How did you hear about this opportunity?

• Careers.wa.gov; jobs.doc.wa.gov; or governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• DOC social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Job/career fair
• Job boards (Monster. ZipRecruiter, GlassDoor, CareerBuilder)
• WorkSource
• Veteran outreach
• Referral from current DOC employee
• Other

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