JOB
Human Resource Consultant 3 In-Training (HRC3/ERD)71104695 The Health Care Authority Human Resources office is searching for a Classification and Compensation Specialist (Human Resource Consultant 3) to be the newest member of our Classification and Compensation team. In this pivotal role, you’ll be a strategic partner in classification and compensation to executives, managers, supervisors, and employees, contributing to our agency’s mission and commitment to equity, access, and inclusion. Your work will drive impactful decisions, from position planning to addressing complex classification issues, ensuring our agency remains forward-thinking and legally compliant. All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes. About the division: Human Resources (HR) is an organizational section within the Employee Resources Division (ERD) within the Central Services Administration at HCA. ERD is committed to ensuring that HCA employees have the services, tools, and resources needed to support a healthier Washington. HR is a strategic business partner, actively contributing to HCA’s excellence through professional expertise, guidance, and human resource solutions. About the position: Reporting to the Classification & Compensation Manager, the Classification and Compensation Specialist contributes to meeting the mission of the agency and ERD by serving as senior human resource consultant who is a strategic partner to executives, managers, supervisors, and employees in providing senior level professional human resource services and promoting equity, access, and inclusion with a focus on classification and compensation. This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA may choose, but is not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Some of what you will do: Provides guidance to executives, managers and supervisors when establishing, reallocating, or updating position descriptions to ensure consistency and alignment within their divisions and across the agency.Reviews and analyzes management-initiated establishments and/or management/employee-initiated reallocations of Washington General Service (WGS) positions. Determines appropriate allocation and continuity of positions, ensuring adherence with classification specifications.Ensures state and federal employment laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and agency policies are consistently interpreted and applied as related to classification and compensation. Makes decisions on complex classification and compensation issues with widespread impact; works independently under general direction, demonstrating appropriate initiative, discretion, and judgement.Accurately provides interpretation and explanation of applicable WACs, RCWs, CBA, agency policies and procedures related to classification and compensation, providing clarification when needed.Recognizes and works to mitigate biases in human resource and business decisions and recommends courses of action using principles of equity, access, and inclusion.Assesses and determines overtime eligibility to positions based on Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Ensures completion of the Washington State Minimum Wage Overtime Eligibility Review and Recommendation (salary and duties test) in accordance with RCW 49.46 and Washington Administrative Code 296-128.Prepares interview questions, conducts interviews, analyzes information, and prepares decision letters for PRRs. May be required to attend Personal Resource Board appeals with the Classification & Compensation Manager.Acts as WMS Banding meeting staffer. Takes notes at the banding meeting, completes banding summaries for the Coordinator, completes the notation of allocation of the WMS PD with the banding results and completes the PAR.Independently prepares appointment, reallocation and/or update letters for HCA staff, as appropriate.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
About HCA: Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents. What we have to offer: Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & ValuesA healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government BenefitsA safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby. Tuition reimbursementAnd free parking! Notes: Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment. HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA’s mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Julie Laney at (360) 725.5130 or julie.laney@hca.wa.gov. The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive a list of new job postings at HCA.