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: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionGENERAL SERVICE
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Human Resource Consultant 4
$76,608 - $102,996 annually
Closes September 15,2026The 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.
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 ComplianceTasks include:- 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 CompensationTasks include:- 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 DevelopmentTasks include:- 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 ProjectsTasks include:- 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:- 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, including facilitating organizational development or change, and advising and consulting on human resource issues.
OR
- Five (5) years professional education/experience.
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 of in the state of Washington as a condition of employment
- Limited travel to attend meetings, trainings, 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 improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization
Desired Qualifications: - Experience working within WA State HRMS
- Experience working in NEOGOV and the Online Recruiting System (OLRS)
- Experience working with the state's Learning Center
- Experience working with Power BI
- Ability to create, manage, and record complex recruitment plans.
- Basic level of proficiency using Microsoft SharePoint
- Experience working with or creating data dashboards
CompensationThe annual compensation for the position is $76,608 - $102,996 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a general service position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Application ProcessThose interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word or PDF format:
- A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement;
- A current résumé, and;
- A list of three or more professional references.
NOTE: Your resume and letter of interest must be attached to 
