Salary: $76,608.00 - $102,996.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:Department: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionGENERAL SERVICEJOB ANNOUNCEMENTHuman Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4) with option for HRC3 In-Training
$76,608-102,996 annually
Recruitment closes October 12, 2026The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill a Human Resource Consultant 4 position. This full-time permanent position is based in Olympia, Washington. This position may be eligible for partial telework.
The position will be required to be in the office full-time for onboarding (The onboarding timeline will vary based on the selected candidate's existing skills, experience, and learning pace) after which, the position may be eligible to telework up to two days per week (days of the week to be determined with Supervisor approval). Telework is a combination of in-building and off-site days.
This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-24-month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in less time, we may waive the remaining time required. Candidates will be considered as a
Human Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3 In-Training) or Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4), depending on qualifications.
Position OverviewThis position serves under the direction of the Chief Human Resource and Facilities Officer (CHRFO) as a senior professional consultant, handling the organization's most sensitive, complex, and critical human resource activities. Responsibilities require application of expert knowledge to advise agency leadership. Assignments require forward thinking mindset, proactive intervention and have agency wide and precedent setting impact. This role also provides advice and guidance to employees on HR processes and is mentor/trainer to other HR peers and staff.
In addition to providing consultation to assigned OSPI divisions, this position is responsible for providing the HR services described to the following small agencies:- Washington Charter School Commission
- Financial Education Public-Private Partnership
- Professional Educator Standards Board
- State Board of Education
Key ResponsibilitiesConsultation and Compliance- Provides advice, interpretation, and counsel to clients regarding applicable human resource civil service rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in areas such as classification, compensation, performance management, grievance resolution, reasonable accommodation, organizational development, recruiting, hiring, benefits, protected leave, Labor and Industries claims, and layoffs.
- Ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws, collective bargaining agreement, and agency policies and procedures. Advises management on best practices in HR actions, consulting with the agency CHRO and/or agency's assigned Labor and Personnel AAG on most complex liability concerns.
- Research and analyze proposed rules, laws and policies to determine agency impacts, participates in planning, creating and implementing new human resource programs, policies and procedures.
- Develops, implements, and oversees HR policies and procedures, strategic plans, reports, forecasts and projections and statement and reports.
- Assist with the formulation, determination, and effectuation of management policies in the agency and effectuation of employee and labor relations, and is responsible for maintaining confidentiality concerning such matters.
- Conduct and assist other HR staff with employment investigations consistent with agency policies, state and federal laws.
- Meet with administrators, supervisors, and employees to assess human resource needs. Plans, develops, and implements strategies to promote effective client relations and to resolve problems.
- Track and analyze personnel issues and needs; devise plan and approach to supporting change to addressing needs.
- Researches and analyzes proposed rules, laws, and program elements to determine impact on unit or organizational operations; participates in planning and implementing new human resources programs, policies, and procedures.
- Partners with agency administrators to recommend and assist with selection, training, direction, and evaluation of staff, establishing and monitoring standards of performance.
- Provide support regarding organizational culture that supports diversity and promotes inclusion.
Classification and Compensation- Determines appropriate classification of positions. Partners with management in analyzing organizational structure, developing recommendations for staff configurations to enhance effectiveness, assists with drafting position descriptions. Review existing and updated position descriptions for potential changes in classification. Address requests for appeal of job classification allocations, represent OSPI in appeal hearings.
- Serves as OSPI's Washington Management Service (WMS) Coordinator and liaison with State HR for all agency WMS activities. Leads the WMS Review committee, including scheduling and running meetings, maintaining committee membership, and training committee members. Provide data to agency leadership and State HR on the agency's WMS program and compliance with state regulations. Participates in the WMS Review Committee as the external HR representative.
- Conduct compensation analysis for salary alignment and equity purposes. Research and propose salary ranges for new roles, recommend salary placement for new hires and internal promotions, analyze how position changes may affect compensation. Perform scheduled and ad hoc research and updates to compensation plan for WMS and Exempt roles in OSPI.
- Manage the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) application of overtime rules across the agency. Notify management and staff of updates and changes to overtime status.
Training and Development- Participate in the development and delivery of training or other presentations to staff and management on a variety of human resource topics, processes, rules, policies and procedures.
- Conduct orientation program for new supervisors.
- Stay current on emerging HR topics, knowledge and skills.
Special Projects- Participates and/or coordinates special projects, committees, or task forces.
- Perform clerical support to Chief Human Resource and Facilities Officer and other HR staff. Provide support in NEOGOV and the Learning Center systems.
- Provide reports and prepare data for presentation to administrators, supervisors, and staff.
Required Qualifications:Human Resource Consultant 4 level (range 63 $76,608 - 102,996)- A Bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field AND three (3) years of professional human resource experience as defined below.
OR- (in lieu of degree) Five (5) years professional experience in the majority of these areas:
- Interpretation and/or explanation of civil service rules and human resource related policies.
- Corrective and disciplinary actions
- Classification
- Labor relations
- Developing or presenting training or orientation in human resource-related topics
- Employee recruitment and selection
- Representing the agency in grievances or appeals
- Workers compensation
- Consulting and advising management on human resource issues
Human Resource Consultant 3 level (range 59 $69,348 - 93,288)- A Bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field AND two (2) years of professional human resource experience as defined below.
OR- (in lieu of degree) Four (4) years professional experience in half of these areas:
- Interpretation and/or explanation of civil service rules and human resource related policies.
- Corrective and disciplinary actions
- Classification
- Labor relations
- Developing or presenting training or orientation in human resource-related topics
- Employee recruitment and selection
- Representing the agency in grievances or appeals
- Workers compensation
- Consulting and advising management on human resource issues
Professional Human Resource experience includes:- Experience consulting on Civil Service Rules for Washington State
- Skilled in working within an HR Management System
- Experience working within an applicant tracking system
- Proficient (beyond basic skills) with Microsoft software products
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, means the ability to independently develop reports, analyze and manage data, create professional communications and presentations, maintain records, and support collaborative business processes
- Experience researching, developing, and presenting policy and strategy options and recommendations
- Expertise planning and managing projects, processes, or programs
- Expertise to build and maintain positive professional relationships, influence others to achieve results, and effectively facilitate large groups without direct authority, and diplomatically handle challenging or tense situations
- Adept at working in a complex and ambiguous environment. This includes recommending a course of action when you don't have a defined plan to follow
- Expertise in researching, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures
- Must reside in the state of Washington as a condition of employment
- Limited travel to attend meetings, trainings, and events (minimal overnight stay)
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies:Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:
- Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace
- Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment
- Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment
- Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community
- Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improv
