Utc human resource consultant (hrc2)

Description

WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.

Human Resource Consultant 2 Salary Consideration: Range 54, Step A ($61,332) – Step L ($80,496) annually. The starting employment offer will be determined based on the successful candidates’ qualifications. Typically Step M of the pay range is a longevity step. This recruitment is open until November 02, 2026, at 11:59pm. UTC reserves the right to make a hiring decision and/or choose to close or extend this recruitment at any given time. Persons needing accommodation in the application process may contact the recruiter via telephone at (360) 664-1130 or email the UTC HR office at humanresources@utc.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Services at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

The Opportunity: The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is seeking to fill the role of one (1) Human Resource Consultant 2 (HRC2) in the Human Resources division. In this role, you will provide professional level human resources consultation and guidance on a variety of topics related to classification, compensation, reasonable accommodation, recruitment, and organizational development.

The Human Resource Division (HRD) provides guidance, consultation, training, and support to UTC the full scope of human resources (HR) employee relations to successfully recruit, develop, engage, and retain high-performing employees.

Hybrid: Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state and must be available to report to the Lacey, Washington headquarters building when needed.

Travel: Some travel is required and is typically local to meet with co-workers or stakeholders from other agencies and/or organizations or attend training. Travel may also occur during and/or outside normal work hours throughout the state for business needs.

Who We Are: Our Mission is to protect the people of Washington by ensuring that investor-owned utility and transportation services are safe, equitable, available, reliable, and fairly priced. Our Vision is to strive to achieve equitable and fair outcomes as a regulator of utility and transportation services and prioritize inclusion and belonging in the workplace. The UTC is continually recognized for its excellence and integrity as a regulatory agency, as we challenge the status quo and ourselves to ensure equitable outcomes for our customers and the people of Washington State. We recognize that our employees are the key to the agency’s success. We are committed to our work but value balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth, and offers continuing learning opportunities, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package.

For more information about our benefits or working at UTC, please visit our website.

What We Offer Our Employees: UTC fosters an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, while striving to hire and retain a workforce from the communities we serve. We place importance on a healthy balance between personal and professional lives; offering flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and mobile/telework opportunities. Through the state, our employees (and their families) are offered options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. We offer enrollment into the state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan. Throughout a calendar year, employees receive a minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year and 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday in addition to accruing sick leave.

Our Values: Respect - We treat every person and interaction with consideration and goodwill. Professionalism - We are committed to excellence in our work and conduct. Integrity - We do the right things for the right reasons - trusting others to do the same. Accountability - With courage, we hold ourselves and each other accountable for exhibiting respect, professionalism, and integrity.

Duties What you’ll do: Under general supervision, the HRC2 provides professional level consultation to leaders and staff. This work is accomplished by exercising sound judgement, presenting legally defensible courses of action in matters that may be up to interpretation. Advice this position provides is supported by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) articles, federal and state laws, Washington Administrative Codes (WACs), Revised Codes of Washington (RCWs), UTC specific personnel policies and procedures, and other pertinent rules, regulations, policies and guidelines.

Using polished customer service skills, this role works with stakeholders to plan and conduct recruitments following established guidance. This includes managing actions in the state’s online recruitment system, developing job announcements in coordination with Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs) and hiring manager, and marketing positions to established distribution channels. Conducts agency file reviews for current and former state employees. Additionally, the HRC2 ensures the review and selection process was fair and competitive at the conclusion of the recruitment.

Additional duties include, but aren’t limited to the following: Provides consultation and advice on the appropriate use of Performance Development Plans (PDPs) and corrective actions. Manage daily operations of the HR inbox, triaging inquiries and providing backup support to ensure prompt resolution of requests. Reviews updated Position Descriptions (PDs) for correct classification, accuracy, completeness of position establishment/reallocation. Provides informal training to staff on a variety of broad HR topics ranging from policies and processes/procedures to performance management, recruitment/selection, position description writing, and protected leave, etc. Drafts, seeks reviews, and prepares for signation broad range of HR correspondences. Independently completes accurate and timely payroll actions for new hires, pay adjustments, promotions, date calculations in accordance with civil service rules and relevant policies/procedures. Tracks, initiates, and processes paperwork necessary to appoint or separate employees. Ensures the contents of employee records are legal, accurate, and maintained in a secure setting. Appropriately maintains, archives, or purges HR documents, including employee personnel files, medical records, I-9 files, and position files in accordance with established state retention schedule, procedures, policies, and employment rules. Maintains confidentiality of information that is protected by agency policy or federal and state laws.

Qualifications Required Qualifications: The commission values diverse career paths and recognizes that competencies may be acquired through a combination of education, training, certifications, research, volunteer service, lived experience, military service, professional practice, or other demonstrated accomplishments.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in: Microsoft Office Proficiency - Proven skills in creating letters, memos, labels, and notes to support daily communication and documentation needs. Must have intermediate ability to operate the following computer programs — Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint (or other web-based programs), and Internet Explorer. HRMS Processing - Demonstrated ability to accurately process personnel actions and maintain employee records within Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS); review and validate data for completeness and accuracy; interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, and business rules; troubleshoot transaction issues and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational requirements. Adaptability & Flexibility - Demonstrated ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities, new systems, or evolving HR processes to maintain effective support Time Management - Prioritize tasks effectively and manage workload efficiently. Meeting target time frames and established best practices for outstanding customer service. Confidentiality & Ethics - Proven track record in safeguarding sensitive information to ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements. Attention to Detail - Proven track record reviewing, verifying, and entering information accurately to maintain complete, compliant, and error-free records. Research and Analytical - Demonstrated ability to research and present data in a variety of forms; support recommendations with facts; interpret rules, laws, policies, and procedures. Communication - Demonstrated ability to convey ideas and facts orally and in writing using language the audience will best understand. Listens actively to others. Consulting - Ability to partner with customers and team members to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues. Relationship-Building - Ability to develop positive, productive, respectful working relationships with customers and co-workers. Earning Trust - Ability to gain others' confidence by acting with integrity and following through on commitments, while sharing one's own perspective. Treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenges. Change Leadership - Assess problems and propose actions and resources needed to accomplish changes; support organizational change by facilitating the implementation of appropriate change strategies; assist others in dealing with changes.

Examples of ways to qualify: 3 years of relevant experience 1 year of relevant experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits 1 year of relevant experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (associate’s degree) 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits A Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Business, Human Resources, Social or Organizational Behavioral Sciences, or a related field Demonstration of Equity Competencies: The ability to take action to learn and grow: Takes responsibility for knowing their own strengths and weaknesses and uses their learning to make government programs and processes more efficient and effective to serve all in Washington. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others: Flexible, adaptable, customer-service focused, and willing and able to empathetically respond to the unique needs of the people they work with and serve.

UTC Core Competencies: Accountability DEI Knowledge, Understanding, & Commitment Self-Awareness and Commitment to Growth Cultivating Mutually Beneficial and Trusting Strategic Partnerships Inclusive Excellence & Allyship Measuring Success and Improvement Customer Focus Results Focus Communication Skills Adaptability/Flexibility Self-Development Continuous Process Improvement

Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Working knowledge of HR-related WACs, RCWs, Federal laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements. Experience utilizing NEOGOV to effectively screen qualified applicants, or other online recruitment system, and other methods Skilled in data collection and presentation (i.e., creation of charts, graphs, etc.)

Supplemental Information READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY: RCW 80.01.020 limits the UTC's ability to employ any person who owns stock in any company the UTC regulates or is otherwise financially interested in such company. Such interests include those of an employee's spouse. UTC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

How to Apply: Interested in joining the UTC team? Click the Apply button at the top to begin! We only consider candidates for further screening if the following documents are attached to your completed application packet. Letter of Interest describing how you meet the position qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate. Resume detailing your applicable experience and education. References: At least three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses. One (1) contact MUST be your current or most recent supervisor. The initial screening of candidates will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application, including answers provided to the Supplemental Questionnaire, along with the required attachments - letter of interest, resume, and references submitted as part of the application process. Please note, see resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application or supplemental questionnaire. If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the UTC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the candidate needed for this or other roles. All information may be verified; additional documentation may be required. Candidates may be disqualified if the education and/or work experience does not include information used to meet the minimum qualifications of the job. The UTC is an equal opportunity employer. We want to make sure you have an equal opportunity to join our team. Our commitment is making sure current and future employees are treated fairly and equally without regard to age, sex (including gender identity), race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or religious or political affiliation.

Veterans Preference For information about YesVets click here. Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their redacted DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact UTC Human Resources at humanresources@utc.wa.gov. For more information about the UTC, please visit: www.utc.wa.gov, www.twitter.com/wautc and www.facebook.com/wautc. The State of Washington: http://access.wa.gov