Salary: $86,136.00 - $149,280.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number:Department: House of Representatives
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionWashington State House of RepresentativesExempt Recruitment Announcement
Senior Human Resources ConsultantOPENS:
July 31, 2026
CLOSES:August 14, 2026
REPORTSTO:
Human Resources Director
LOCATION:
Thurston County -- Olympia, Washington
SALARY:
$86,136 - $149,280 annually
State law requires us to post the full salary range; however, individual salary is determined based on experience and internal alignment. Most applicants will start below the top of the range.
The anticipated hire date is October 01, 2026.
DutiesPosition Profile: This position provides support to the HR Director serving as back-up in their absence. This position provides expert level consultation to Members and staff on matters of employee relations and human resource matters involving policy, investigations, and appropriate workplace conduct.
How You'll Be Expected to Contribute:- Consult on human resources matters with staff directors, supervisors, and employees.
- Coordinate with the Senate and legislative agencies on external ADA process and accessibility of legislative proceedings, publications, websites, and communications.
- Collaborate with the Office of Program Research, communications staff, and member offices on language access and providing interpretation and translation services.
- Provide support, coaching, and conflict resolution for employees and Members involved in workplace conflicts.
- Consult on recruitment and selection strategies, new employee orientation, and employee performance success.
- Facilitate New Employee Orientation and New Supervisor Orientation.
- Conduct interviews, gather materials and evidence, and write investigative reports on complaints.
- Support collective bargaining needs; i.e., negotiations, data analysis, and grievance hearings.
- Update, organize, and maintain job classification descriptions and HR procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsThe Successful Candidate Will Meet These Qualifications:Knowledge:
- Five or more years of professional level generalist HR consultant experience.
Skills: - Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with others.
- Demonstrated experience engaging in and facilitating difficult conversations with staff and supervisors/managers (conflict resolution/mediation).
- Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations in the areas of workplace policies, including allegations of discrimination and harassment, interviews, investigative analysis, and production of investigative documentation.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple responsibilities at the same time.
- Demonstrated experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking and decision-making.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
Abilities:- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to foster an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement incremental improvements to create efficiencies.
Desirable/Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working in the public sector.
- Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreement contracts, rules, and statutes.
- Supervisory or lead experience.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.
Note:Diverse backgrounds in education and experience could be successful in this role and will be considered. Candidates with any combination of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work will be considered
Supplemental InformationConditions of Employment/Working Conditions:
This position requires an onsite/in-person presence in Olympia during session and must be able to frequently work more than 40 hours per week including evenings, weekends, and holidays during legislative sessions. Interim schedules allow for more flexibility including in-state telework with an expectation to have an onsite in-person presence when requested.
Benefits:Employee benefits include vacation and sick leave; paid state holidays; health, life, and other optional insurance; retirement; social security; and military leave.
How to Apply:Intrigued? If so, please submit the below items combined in one document:
(1) a
letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications;
(2) a
current resume describing in detail your experience and education; and
(3) a minimum of three
professional references, including at least one supervisor, with contact information (e.g., address, e-mail address, and telephone).
Send application materials and direct any questions to: [email protected] 
