Human Resources Consultant – Leaves & Accommodations

BASIC FUNCTION While actively contributing to an inclusive and cooperative team environment, performs at a professional level in the development and implementation of Central Human Resources programs and policies in areas such as classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment diversity strategies, conflict resolution, corrective action, civil service, employee and labor relations, accommodations and leaves, works in the administration of protected leave programs. Responsibilities include processing leave requests directly for employees, consulting with departments on internal workflows and templates, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Provides guidance and support to professional and support staff in related activities. This position is currently funded through December 31, 2026, with the potential for extension. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. For any questions, reach out to SHR-Talent@snoco.org STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES • Proactively consults with HR Business Partners and management to provide accurate and research-based guidance and interpretation to departments and employees. Assures a practical level of consistency interdepartmentally. • Provides consultation and advice to employees and departments by answering questions, resolving issues, explaining services, policies, and procedures; locates information from appropriate records and provides as requested. • Investigates and analyzes problems or inaccuracies with processes and makes recommendations or suggests necessary action for resolution. Recommends and implements improvements and efficiencies. • Utilizes human resource information systems and structures in order to leverage the return on technological capabilities. Provides support and advice relative to system capabilities and best practices. Runs reports and analytics to utilize data in providing service internally and externally. • Contributes to a cooperative team environment by demonstrating a willingness to perform work team-related activities and efficiently prioritizing work. • Assists with inquiries regarding retirement, long term disability and/or other benefits and meets with individuals to provide information. • Provides guidance and interpretation to leave and disability inquiries, including but not limited to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), PFML, or other leaves. • Maintains and updates pay tables, reviews and implements annual rate adjustments, salary changes within an HRIS and other pay adjustments in collaboration with labor relations, finance, and departments. • Establishes and maintains a variety of complex and confidential records and filing systems utilizing technology; creates and develops monthly reports and maintains logs, as needed. • Conducts special project work within human resources functional areas as assigned. • Researches and applies federal, state and county policy and local laws as they impact the work team’s operations and to provide consultation. • Leads subordinate staff and/or project teams as assigned. • Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, payroll, accounting and finance records and reports along with any other records, reports and/or information deemed to be sensitive in nature. STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES • Attends trainings, workshops, and meetings to maintain and increase knowledge of human resources. • Actively engages in work team-related activities, events and meetings concerning policy and county philosophy in regard to human resources functions. Builds relationships and represents Central Human Resources; serves on committees and task forces as assigned. • Performs related duties as required. WHEN ASSIGNED TO CIVIL SERVICE: • Acts as Secretary/Chief Examiner to the Snohomish County Civil Service Commission, pursuant to RCW 41.14.050 and the rules and regulations of the Snohomish County Civil Service Commission. • Performs all duties outlined in the Snohomish County Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, to include conducting full-cycle recruitment for civil service positions, developing and administering examinations, maintaining the civil service classification plan, managing applicable records, and other related duties. • Researches federal, state and local laws as they apply to the various disciplines of human resources; interprets Civil Service rules as necessary and/or refers difficult interpretive questions to legal counsel. Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or other discipline directly related to human resources; AND one (1) year of human resources experience; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the requir