Human Resources Consultant 4 (HR Generalist)

This recruitment will remain open until February 6 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on January 23 2026. It is in the applicants best interest tosubmitmaterials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference: Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Human Resources Consultant 4 (HR Generalist) position. This role is within the ExecutiveDivision and is based out of our TumwaterOffice.

We are an employer of choice! Heres why:

• Meaningful work: Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career: Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency big opportunities: Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity equity and inclusion:OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful safe and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds cultures and attributes.

About the Position

At the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) our work matters. Every day we protect consumers the public interest and Washingtons economy through fair effective and transparent regulation of the insurance industry. Behind that mission is a dedicated workforceand the Human Resources team plays a critical role in ensuring our people are supported empowered and treated equitably.

The Human Resources Consultant 4 (HRC4)is a senior-level HR professional who helps make that mission possible. Assigned to the Executive Division and reporting directly to the Human Resources Director this role serves as an expert HR Generalist and trusted advisor to agency leadership managers and employees. The HRC4 works independently on complex high-risk and highly sensitive human resources issues providing thoughtful guidance that allows leaders to focus on serving the people of Washington.

In this role you will have a direct impact on employee well-being organizational effectiveness and equity. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated professional experience independently administering protected leave programssupporting employees and managers through thereasonable accommodation process advising on labor relations and be an expert level consultant on complex personnel matters. The HRC4 ensures our policies and practices are compliant fair and aligned with OICs values. Prior experience in a state or government setting is preferred. This position is also a key driver in advancing workforce diversity mitigating bias and fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees can thrive.

If you are an experienced HR professional who values autonomy collaboration and meaningful public serviceand who enjoys solving complex problems while supporting people at critical moments in their careersthis is an opportunity to make a lasting difference.

This recruitment may be used toestablisha qualified pool of candidates forHuman Resources Consultant 4vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $6259 - $8415.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health dental vision retirement paid leave (vacation sick etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment: We value diversity professional growth and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs: Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Work-life balance: Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development: Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other programs.
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County): Save on commuting costs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits:

The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a senior-level Human Resources Consultant and expert HR Generalist providing independent high-level guidance to agency leadership managers supervisors and employees on complex and sensitive human resource matters.
• Administer the agencys protected leave programs including FMLA PFML Shared Leave Parental Leave Pregnancy Disability Leave and other state and federally protected leaves ensuring compliance with applicable laws collective bargaining agreements and agency policies.
• Provide expert consultation and decision-making related to protected leave eligibility medical documentation review leave approvals and denials employee rights notifications and ongoing leave management.
• Interpret and apply federal and state employment laws collective bargaining agreements and agency policies translating complex requirements into clear practical guidance for employees and supervisors.
• Facilitate the agency-wide reasonable accommodation process managing a caseload of accommodation requests and leading the interactive process in compliance with the ADA Washington Law Against Discrimination and related regulations.
• Collaborate with managers supervisors and employees to identify effective accommodation solutions including accommodations in current positions reassignment or disability separation when appropriate.
• Obtain review and interpret medical documentation and maintain confidential medical and personnel records in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Evaluate HR programs policies and practices for effectiveness equity and compliance; recommend improvements to enhance consistency efficiency and inclusivity.
• Provide senior-level consultation and back-up support on a wide range of personnel matters including classification and compensation performance management corrective and disciplinary actions employee development and workforce planning.
• Support labor relations activities by maintaining working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements preparing correspondence and notices participating in union-related meetings as directed and advising management on contract application.
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders labor partners and external HR counterparts serving as a trusted resource and problem-solver.
• Stay current on changes in employment law HR best practices and regulatory requirements to ensure the agency remains compliant and proactive.

To read more about this position and view all duties click here to request a position description.

Required Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of professional full-time broad-based senior consultant HR experience* including advising and consulting on a variety of human resource issues including providing interpretation of HR related rules laws collective bargaining agreements and policies and procedures. Experience may include a combination of the following: labor relations; employee relations; performance management; organizational and employee development; classification and compensation; and FMLA / reasonable accommodation.

• Two years must include professional experience administering leave of absence (e.g. FMLA PFML Shared Leave) and reasonable accommodation programs.

AND

• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Products (e.g. Word Excel and Outlook).

Academic Degree Equivalency Chart

*A degree in business human resources social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or a foreign equivalent may be substituted for relevant experience. Proof of degree may berequiredprior to employment. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Current professional HR certification: PHR SPHR SHRM-CP and/or SHRM-SCP.
• 2 years experience providing professional level HR consultation and administration of protected leave (e.g. FMLA PFLM Shared Leave) and reasonable accommodations in a state or government environment.

Ready to join us

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Welcome to the OIC

Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at the OIC!

• Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).
• State law (RCW 48.02.0905) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest directly or indirectly in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency you agree to abide by this state law.
• Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
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