Talent Acquisition & Training Specialist (HRC3 In-Training) Internal

Description

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.

Duties

Talent Acquisition

• Conduct full cycle recruitment and retention services for EMS, WMS, and classified positions.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure recruitment consultation is effective and meets program needs and timelines.
• Draft job announcement intended to draw the interest of a broad and diverse field of applicants and increase the number of applications received.
• Develop and implements creative and strategic marketing, branding, outreach, and sourcing initiatives. Promotes WSDA as an employer of choice that welcomes a broad, diverse pool of qualified candidates for vacant positions.
• Develop, build, and maintain successful collaborative working relationships with internal and external entities including organizations, community leaders, and individuals.
• Support and provide consultation to hiring managers on Equal Employment Opportunity standards/rules, diversity, equity, and inclusion and other initiatives intended to increase representation of diverse and marginalized groups within the WSDA workforce.
• Screen applicants for required and desired qualifications. Recommends additional screening measures to find the most qualified candidate for the position.
• Document and notify applicants of their final status in the hiring process.
• Manage recruitment records; Collect and maintain all recruitment records for the appropriate retention period.
• Ensure the Online Hiring System is up-to-date and maintained, including archiving recruitments and ensuring all candidate dispositions are correct.

• Act as a point of contact for access to The Learning Center (TLC) system including class maintenance/creation, course maintenance/creation, determining/validating appropriate setup and access, troubleshooting end user support issues; acts as the liaison between WSDA and DES to report system errors or issues.
• Ensure new employees are setup with the proper access and assignments.
• Develop, update, and present training modules related to HR topics.
• Consult with management in the identification of training needs, courses, and other areas of employee development.
• Define employee training needs and recommends training-related solutions to address skills gaps.
• Gather and provide training data and periodically presents reports on training to HR and Agency leadership.
• Coordinate, schedule, or facilitate equity focused training and initiatives; to include employee enrollments, creating timelines, and presenting trainings.
• May act as the main point of contact for outside agencies and resources related to initiatives when they effect multiple competencies; e.i. Recruitment, when equity initiatives are involved with hiring.

Qualifications

Who should apply?
Professionals with:

Human Resource Consultant 2 Level

• Bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field. Equivalent education/experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Two (2) years of experience working with state government in talent acquisition, training,
  human resources, or a closely related profession.

• Two (2) years of experience working with WA State as a Human Resources Consultant at a professional level.

• Bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field. Equivalent education/experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Two (2) years of experience working with state government in talent acquisition, training, human resources, or a closely related profession.

• Two (2) years of experience working with WA State as a Human Resources Consultant at a professional level.

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, EEOC, HRC, civil service and labor employment law such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Equal Pay Opportunities Act.

Supplemental Information

Employee Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance, whichmayinclude flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
• WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave; click here for more information.
• 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.

• Current resume detailing experience and education
• A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Three professional references

Veteran's Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

For more information about the Washington State Department of Agriculture, visit us at www.agr.wa.gov.