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.

The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings, please visit our Employment Page.
The Human Resources (HR) Department is responsible for ensuring Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is compliant with all state and federal labor laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, policies, and best practices. The staff within the HR department provides direction and consultation to managers, supervisors, and staff regarding all facets of human resource administration.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Are you detail oriented? Our ideal Classification & Compensation Analyst embodies strong communication skills and a sound analytical foundation.

In support of the agency mission, this position provides expert-level guidance and consultation, independently acting as a point of contact for assigned areas of the Human Resources Department. This position provides professional human resources consultation to WSDA employees and management. Subjects of consultation may include, but are not limited to, classification and compensation, and HR data analytics.

This position is based out of Olympia, WA. WSDA embraces modern work environments and processes, this position is eligible for flexible work hours and telework.

Why join WSDA?
The Department of Agriculture offers:

• 12 Paid Holidays, Leave & Vacation
• A great total compensation and benefits package
• Meaningful work for the State of Washington
• Supported growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, teleworking, and an Infants in the Workplace Program

Duties

Some of what you'll be doing:

Serves as an expert in classification and compensation for assigned divisions.

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  Reviews and analyzes Washington General Service (WGS) employee position descriptions to determine proper allocation.
• Performs expert level review of all position reallocation requests.
• Conducts on-site job/desk audits and research.
• Analyzes organizational structure of client units; develops and proposes alternative staffing configurations to enhance unit effectiveness.
• Responsible for the WSDA Washington Management Service (WMS) banding committee process and acts as a WSDA banding team member.
• Provides interpretation and explanation of applicable WACs, RCWs and collective bargaining agreements, policies and procedures.
• Drafts responses, tracks progress, and may represent WSDA on issues related to employee-initiated appeals resulting from classification decisions.
• Assists with Exempt Management Services (EMS) position updates and acts as a member of the EMS banding team.
• Participates in class studies; works with the Classification and Compensation Manager, executives, managers, supervisors, OFM State HR, union class/comp specialist.
• Tracks, audits, runs reports, and maintain position descriptions; ensures compliance, assists with upholding the integrity of the statewide classification plan.
• Assist with updating and maintaining policies related to areas of expertise.
• Creates updates and presents trainings on classification topics.

Provides HR data analytics and reporting to a team of human resource professionals, all levels of WSDA management, and staff.

• Processes and Monitors HR data requests.
• Acts as a point of contact for all HR data requests; coordinates and participates in projects and requests as a data subject matter expert.
• Gathers requirements from internal and external customers, independently determines reporting needs, appropriate data source, and most effective reporting method.
• Extracts and combines HR data from multiple data sources.
• Provides senior level technical oversight on the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) and Washington Workforce Analytics (WWA)
• Completes HR monthly reports; researches, audits, and makes corrections to required reports; to include but not limited to; LWOP, PID, Task Monitor; Monthly Employee Data Report.
• Researches employee date specification data for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepares annual seniority lists per applicable collective bargaining contract (CBA).
• Works with the HR Processor to calculate quarterly seniority date adjustments for part time employees and full time employees.
• Identifies HR reporting system limitations and develops solution recommendations.
• Manages OFM system updates related to HR processing and HRMS; completes requests and updates HR Management on changes or concerns.

Qualifications

HRC3 (In-Training) to HRC4 Requirements

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  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.
• (2) Two years human resource experience to include keying personnel and position actions directly into a statewide system, extracting and/or analyzing report information from various HR databases for distribution.
• Possess the following core competencies as outlined by State Human Resources at time of hire: Treats Others with Respect and Courtesy, Dependability, Accountability, Judgment and Problem Solving, Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Ethics and Integrity, and Embracing Diversity and Cultural Differences.
• Demonstrated history of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated history analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, policies, procedures and bargaining agreements to assist customers.

HRC4 Requirements

• 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.
• (3) Three years human resource experience to include keying personnel and position actions directly into a statewide system, extracting and/or analyzing report information from various HR databases for distribution.
• Possess the following core competencies as outlined by State Human Resources at time of hire: Treats Others with Respect and Courtesy, Dependability, Accountability, Judgment and Problem Solving, Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Ethics and Integrity, and Embracing Diversity and Cultural Differences.
• Demonstrated history of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated history analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, policies, procedures and bargaining agreements to assist customers.

Desired:

• Experiencing with position allocation within a state agency.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
• Skilled in strategic thinking, analytical abilities, organizational skills and communication/interpersonal skills with a focus on results.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, EEOC, HRC, civil service and labor employment law such as the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Knowledge of SAP Business Intelligence.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

You must complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

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  A letter of interest to describe why you are the best candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Current resume detailing experience and education

The Washington State Department of Agriculture requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes and should be requested a minimum of (7) seven days prior to the first day of employment. Accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.

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.

Military Spouse Preference: To take advantage of military spouse preference, you will have an opportunity to identify your status in the questionnaire. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

The Department of Agriculture celebrates our differences, and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.