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Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2024-03007
Department: Dept. of Commerce
Opening Date: 03/07/2024
Closing Date: 3/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
HR Classification and Compensation Specialist
The Department of Commerce has an exciting opportunity for those who enjoy providing critical human resource services to employees, supervisors and managers at one of Washington's fastest growing state agencies! If this sounds like you, keep reading!
This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team delivering high quality technical, and professional, HR expertise in the area of Classification and Compensation. At Commerce, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we work to foster an environment where all individuals are valued and respected. 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.
Duties
Here is some of what you'll do
Qualifications
Who Should Apply?
Professionals with any combination of eight (8) total years' experience. This could be gained by a combination of relevant education, beyond high school equivalency, and/or professional level human resource experience.
Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, and Competencies:
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with major coursework in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Management or related field.
AND
Three (3) years of professional Classification and Compensation administration experience
within state government, higher education or the public sector.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.
Competencies:
Supplemental Information
Work from Anywhere in Washington State
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remote or have a hybrid schedule.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days
Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. 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.
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.
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-ti...
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2024-03007
Department: Dept. of Commerce
Opening Date: 03/07/2024
Closing Date: 3/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
HR Classification and Compensation Specialist
The Department of Commerce has an exciting opportunity for those who enjoy providing critical human resource services to employees, supervisors and managers at one of Washington's fastest growing state agencies! If this sounds like you, keep reading!
This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team delivering high quality technical, and professional, HR expertise in the area of Classification and Compensation. At Commerce, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we work to foster an environment where all individuals are valued and respected. 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.
Duties
Here is some of what you'll do
- Strategic and technical consultation regarding the State of Washington's Classification and Compensation structures. This includes: Washington General Services (WGS), Information Technology Professional Structure (ITPS), Washington Management Service (WMS) and Exempt Management Service (EMS).
- Serving as the Classification and Compensation Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the HR Team and will work directly with hiring managers regarding classifications and will lead related processes agency wide.
- Applying expert knowledge of Washington State Classification and Compensation policies and practices; performing and administering the Classification and allocation process, including desk audits and research; participating in development and implementation of new and/or revised Classification and Compensation structures and strategic initiatives to support workforce development and retention.
- Collaborating with executives, managers, and employees and working directly with the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and State HR regarding class needs packages and assessments and establishing positions.
- Coordinating internal position review committees, including WMS Banding Committee and the ITPS Committee.
- Building out, communicating, and updating internal staffing strategy, to include a regular review of position and management structure, through strategic consultations.
- Preparation of reports, analyzing data, and making recommendations based on advanced knowledge and expertise of Classification and Compensation practices, laws and rules. Recommendations will address compression, inversion, FLSA review, alignment and equity, consistency across programs, and other ad hoc information as requested.
- Training and educate supervisors and managers on the components of the position description form and writing high quality position descriptions, statewide salary ranges, ranges of consideration, steps, increases and classifications. Develop resources and templates to support consistency and improve resource management across the agency.
- Assuring appropriate and optimum use of the agency's resources, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct, in support of Commerce's goals for a diverse workforce.
- Serving as the agency expert in Washington's Minimum Wage Act and Fair Labor Standards Act leading analysis, recommendations, communication and updates as needed by changes in the laws.
Qualifications
Who Should Apply?
Professionals with any combination of eight (8) total years' experience. This could be gained by a combination of relevant education, beyond high school equivalency, and/or professional level human resource experience.
- A minimum of two (2) years of the above referenced experience must be performing position allocations within state government, higher education or the public sector.
- Relevant education includes coursework in human resource management, business administration, organizational management, public administration or a related field.
- Up to four (4) years of education, beyond high-school equivalency, can be substituted year for year for experience.
- Professional level human resource experience means working full-time as a Human Resource Professional as a Generalist, Specialist, or Manager.
- The ability to analyze, interpret, and apply Civil Service Rules, federal and state employment laws, agency policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements;
- Highly developed interpersonal skills; ability to establish effective working relationships to influence and communicate effectively when recommending and implementing statewide Classification and Compensation policies or decisions, and work cooperatively and collaboratively with others;
- Advanced knowledge of effective human resource management and expertise in Classification and Compensation principles and practice;
- Experience, or strong interest, in change management; operations and planning (both strategic and tactical); project management; and collaboration
Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, and Competencies:
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with major coursework in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Management or related field.
AND
Three (3) years of professional Classification and Compensation administration experience
within state government, higher education or the public sector.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.
Competencies:
- Customer Focus - Ensuring that the customer's perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, organizational processes, and individual activities; crafting and implementing services practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as value.
- Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individual or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message, listening actively to others.
- Influencing - Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes.
- Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationship by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
- Building Partnerships - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
- Creating a Culture of Trust - Fostering a work environment that encourages people to act with integrity and treat each other and their ideas with respect; creating and protecting a high- trust environment by setting an example, advocating for others in the face of challenge, removing barriers to trust, and rewarding others for demonstrating
behaviors that cultivate trust. - Technical/Professional Knowledge of Skills - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results. Expertise in Classification and Compensation.
- Strategic Planning - Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values.
- Positive Approach - Demonstrating a positive attitude in the face of difficult or challenging situation; providing an uplifting (yet realistic) outlook on what the future holds and the opportunities it might present.
- Facilitating Change - Encouraging others to implement better approaches to address problems and opportunities, leading the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
- A complete and detailed online application.
- At least three professional references (enter online).
Supplemental Information
Work from Anywhere in Washington State
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remote or have a hybrid schedule.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days
Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. 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.
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.
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-ti...
