Classification & Compensation Analyst (Hrc4 In-Training)

Salary : $64,092.00 - $84,195.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-16323
Department: Dept. of Licensing
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 12/27/2023
Closing Date: 1/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
"Helping every Washington resident live, work, drive, and thrive."
We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:
Respect | Trust | Diversity | Inclusion | Equity
This is an in-training opportunity and may be hired at the Human Resources Consultant 3 Level.
At the Department of Licensing (DOL)we work hard to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.
Our Human Resources Division is currently recruiting for a Classification & Compensation Analyst with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to join their exciting team.
We are one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State. We regularly interact with over 6 million Washington residents. We advance public safety and consumer protection through licensing, regulation, and education, and collect approximately $3.4 billion in revenue. The services we provide are essential to our customers' ability to live, work, drive, and thrive and we are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.
If you have a passion for maintaining consistency of allocations and compensation levels and while working with an innovative team, please read on!
Duties
As the Classification & Compensation Analyst you will provide recommendations and assistance in the development, update, and maintenance of allocation, classification, and WGS/WMS policies and procedures. Your ability to communicate with a diverse group, and keen understanding of the value of excellent customer service will prove invaluable to your success. As the agency expert you will make decisions on complex classification and compensation issues that have wide range effect in the agency, and potentially enterprise wide.
Some of what you will do:

• Provide interpretation and explanation of applicable state and federal employment laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in the agency WMS Banding Committee.
• Analyze, propose, and draft classifications, for review, allocation of positions and class package proposals.
• Review and make decisions on employee-initiated Position Review Request (PRR) and conducts desk audits as needed.
• Serve as the agency's Information Technology Professional Structure (ITPS) Coordinator, leading the review of positions in the ITPS.
• Work with internal and external customers to determine the service delivery requirements required to improve efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction of the services offered.

This is an in-training opportunity and will be hired at the Human Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3) level. New hires will be required to successfully complete the training plan in order to be promoted to the goal class of Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4).
The annual salary ranges are:
Human Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3) - $64,092 - $84,192
Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4) - $70,800 - 92,868
For more information about, or a copy of, the in-training plan, please email Dawn Loduha.
Qualifications
What you will bring:

• Six (6) years of combined relevant experience and/or experience of broad-based professional human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field.
• Experience must include:
  • Three (3) years using Microsoft Office Suite Products - Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint to create, compose, and edit written and illustrated materials, correspondents, reports, and spreadsheets.
  • Three (3) years interpreting complex Washington State Civil Service laws, rules, policies, RCWs/WACs, and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.
  • Two (2) years communicating effectively verbally and in writing to a diverse clientele while respecting and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Two (2) years as an HR Generalist.

Ability to:

• Create professional level correspondence and work with templates to create accurate and legally sufficient documents conveying information, recommendations, or assessments accurately and effectively.
• Listen attentively, identify issues, provide options, fulfill services, and/or exercise knowledge of laws and regulations to assist others and/or resolve complaints or conflicts.

Experience can be obtained concurrently.
Education to experience equivalency
Associate's degree = 2 years Bachelor's degree = 4 years Master's degree = 5 years
What may help set you apart:

• Professional experience allocating positions in WMS, WGS, ITPS for Washington State Government and representing an employer with disputes in classification determinations.
• Experience interpreting Washington state RCWs/WACs.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP,
  SHRM-SCP, or CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or equivalent.
• A Bachelor's degree involving a major study in human resources, organizational development, business, social or behavioral science, or allied field,
• Experience leading projects, including creating project plans, managing timelines and deliverables, risks, identifying outcomes and communicating statuses and other information to stakeholders and staff at all levels of an organization.
• Knowledge or experience with the Human Resource Management System (HRMS)

Additional Conditions of employment:

• This position is expected to work in office two (2) days a week or more as business needs arise.
• The ability to travel statewide, sometimes overnight.
• 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 but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

For inquiries about this position, or a copy of the complete position description, contact Dawn Loduha.
Supplemental Information
Come join us in changing the way government delivers services and help build a legacy of commitment to and excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion!
How to Apply:

• Select the button at the top of this job announcement.
• Attach the following documents:
  • Your resume.
  • A cover letter explaining your experience as it relates to this position and why you are interested in this opportunity.

A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
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!
We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the people of Washington.
Veteran/Military Spouse Preference NoticeTo take advantage of veteran/military spouse preference, please notify the Recruitment Team. Use a subject line that includes the title of this recruitment.
The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, 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 dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-902-4000 or may email the Recruitment Team. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.
The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty days.
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 le...