Senior Human Resource Consultant (HRC4) - Green Hill School

Salary: $76,608.00 - $102,996.00 Annually
Location : Lewis County - Chehalis, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
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Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Job Title: Senior Human Resource Consultant (HRC4)
Location: Chehalis, WA - This duty station is located at the Green Hill School facility in Chehalis while also supporting the Harbor Heights Facility in Aberdeen. This position requires on-site work at Harbor Heights 1-2 days per week and allows for up to 2 days of telework per week.

Closes: Monday, October 26th, 2026
Salary: $76,608 - $102,996 Annually *The listed salary does not include an on-site 24/7 facility, 5% premium pay.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking an experienced and adaptable Human Resource Consultant to support JR Headquarters, the Green Hill School (GHS) facility in Chehalis and the Harbor Heights Facility in Aberdeen. This role is essential to delivering high-quality HR services across multiple locations and requires on-site presence at Harbor Heights 1-2 days per week, with the flexibility to telework up to two days per week. As part of a mission-driven agency dedicated to strengthening families and supporting Washington's children and youth, you will help ensure our workforce is supported with accurate guidance, consistent processes, and expert consultation.
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The Opportunity:

This is a dynamic and impactful role for an HR professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys partnering with leaders and staff across regions. As a Human Resource Consultant, you will provide expert-level advice on a wide range of HR matters, including employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, performance management, just-cause principles, corrective and disciplinary actions, layoffs, reversions, and rights of return. You will serve as a trusted consultant to managers and employees, resolving sensitive and challenging HR issues with significant potential impact. Under the general direction of the HR Operations Manager, you will help foster a culture of excellence and consistency in HR practices across DCYF. This position also includes direct supervisory responsibility for an HR Consultant 1 (HRC1), ensuring quality work, developmental support, and the successful delivery of HR services.
Some of what you will get to do:

• Independently provides confidential, legally defensible, and sound expert level consultation, advice, guidance, and support to appointing authorities, managers, supervisors and employees (customers) regarding multiple and diverse HR issues and processes.
• Consults with the assigned Assistant Attorney General (AAG) as necessary regarding legal implications.
• Provides guidance to customers on interpretation and application of CBA's, Federal Law, RCW's, Civil Service Laws (WAC), DCYF administrative and HR Policies and other agency rules, guidelines, protocols and best practices regarding HR matters.
• Provides labor relations guidance to customers in partnership with the Labor Relations unit.
• Participates in grievance hearings and provides guidance and advice to management throughout the grievance process.
• Writes/reviews grievance responses.
• Reviews, analyzes, and advises appointing authorities, managers, and supervisors on employee conduct and performance.
• Reviews investigative reports for completion, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Participates in performance meetings with appointing authorities as appropriate, providing consultation and recommendations.
• Prepares pre-disciplinary and disciplinary letters for appointing authority review, approval, and signature.
• Researches and provides information for litigation, arbitration, and disciplinary case preparation. Represents the agency at hearings and meetings pertaining to disciplinary actions.
• Coordinates with the centralized Talent Acquisition team to identify, plan, conduct, and assess recruitments are in compliance with agency policy and procedures.
• Consults with and advises managers/supervisors about the recruitment and selection process and paperwork requirements.
• Reviews interview questions for appropriateness, assists with identifying diverse interview panels, and conducts file reviews for current/former state employees.
• Provides compensation consultation. Conducts preliminary review and advises on the position allocation process in the creation/update of WGS and WMS position descriptions for correct
  classification and appropriate language.
• Serves as the first-line supervisor for assigned HR consultant(s).
• Review completed work of HR Consultants to ensure effectiveness and results.
• Establish results-based performance expectations, set performance priorities and provide ongoing direction, coaching and guidance to accomplish job duties and tasks.
• Address performance and misconduct issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Review and process leave requests.

Required Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience in broad-based human resource work, including advising and consulting on human resource issues.
• Education involving a major study in human resources, labor relations, organizational development, business, public administration, social or behavioral sciences.

Demonstrated competency in the following areas (competency may be gained through education, experience, or a combination):

• Consulting
• Analysis and problem solving
• Communication and interpersonal interaction
• Customer focus and business orientation
• Change leadership
• Teamwork
• Research and analysis
• Accountability and dependability
• Working knowledge of HR-related WACs, RCWs, federal laws, agency policies and procedures, and CBA's.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, or other professional HR certification
• Six (6) months or more experience using NeoGov and/or HRMS
• Lead/supervisory experience

How do I apply?

Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position).

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Incumbent must pass a national (fingerprint) criminal records background check prior to employment, with renewals every five (5) years.
Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.

Incumbent is required to complete Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) training within the first month of employment and comply with JR Policy 5.90, Applying PREA Juvenile Standards in JR.

Incumbent must comply with JR health screening requirements, to include tuberculous testing, measles and chickenpox immunity, and Hepatitis B vaccination, as indicated during the first month of employment.

Incumbent must sign and abide by the DCYF HR Confidentiality Agreement.

Become familiar with and comply with all agency policies, procedures, and CBAs as applicable.

Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility, visit:
If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact . If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUSTattach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22, or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, the individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans' Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, .
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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

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The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for