Labor Specialist (Human Resource Consultant 4)

Washington State

  • Olympia, WA
  • $6,259-8,415 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
DescriptionLabor Specialist (Human Resource Consultant 4)Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRIDNOTE:This position is eligible for full time remote/telework within Washington State. There may be instances where you will be required to work from the office or a field location. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES' mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future.
About the Opportunity:
As DES' Labor Specialist, you will serve as the agency's subject matter expert in labor relations, providing expert-level consultation and guidance to DES and small agency customers. You will facilitate collaborative relationships with labor partners and promote inclusive workplace practices, as well as interpreting and applying civil service rules, employment laws, and collective bargaining agreements. You will also be responsible for leading complex administrative investigations, advising leadership on potential policy or legal violations and providing support in decision-making related to disciplinary actions. This position plays a key role in fostering equitable, consistent, and legally sound human resource practices across the agency.DutiesSome of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes:
  • Provide expert-level labor relations support to DES and small agency customers.
  • Guide managers and supervisors on interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including grievance, arbitration, and bargaining procedures.
  • Coordinate grievance processes to ensure compliance with CBAs and consistency in addressing procedural concerns.
  • Assist with arbitration preparation, including documentation and witness coordination.
  • Manage timely responses to information requests and facilitate meetings between management and employee organizations during labor activities
  • Conduct complex administrative investigations involving potential policy or legal violations.
  • Prepare thorough documentation and reports to support investigative findings.
  • Draft and review corrective and disciplinary letters, ensuring appropriate tone and level of action.
  • Consult with Appointing Authorities to recommend and implement next steps based on investigation outcomes.
  • Provide expert-level human resource consultation to DES and small agency customers, offering risk-based guidance on HR policies, laws, collective bargaining agreements, and classification and compensation matters.
  • Collaborate with agency leaders on strategic planning and HR needs, developing and implementing solutions to support effective workforce management and business goals.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with focus in Business, Human Resources, Social or Organizational Behavioral Sciences, or related field. NOTE: Qualifying experience may substitute this education requirement, year-for-year.
  • Three (3) years of human resource experience advising and consulting on human resource issues to include Classification and Compensation, Performance Management, Corrective and Disciplinary issues, Reasonable Accommodation, FMLA, and Shared Leave.
  • Two (2) years of direct Labor Relations experience to include grievances, demands to bargain, arbitration, union notification, and/or bargaining. NOTE: This experience may be concurrent with the above listed experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualification:
  • PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
  • Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
  • Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
  • Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.
Supplemental InformationHow to Apply:
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
  • A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
  • A current resume, detailing experience, and education
  • A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information
Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. 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.Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.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 organization.Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.Follow DES on , and | Subscribe to

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