Senior Human Resource Consultant, Human Resources Consultant 4 (HRC4)

Review of applications is ongoing.We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 2/20/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
Provide consultation on a variety of complex Human Resource matters such as:

• Employee Performance Management consultation documentation and compliance.
• Organizational planning and compensation guidance in partnership with other HRD teams.
• Employee and Labor Relations support to include collective bargaining agreement interpretation.
• Supporting employees and managers with protected leave of absence and reasonable accommodation.
• Supporting diversity equity and inclusion efforts within the assigned division and regions.

• Provide expert HR consultation and guidance to appointing authorities managers supervisors and employees on complex and sensitive HR issues.
• Advise leadership on employee performance management including corrective action progressive discipline documentation standards and compliance requirements.
• Interpret and apply state and federal employment laws agency policies and collective bargaining agreements to support defensible employment decisions.
• Provide employee and labor relations consultation including conducting grievance hearings and coordinating written responses.
• Support managers and employees with protected leave reasonable accommodation and related compliance obligations.
• Partner with HRD teams to provide coordinated consultation on organizational planning and compensation-related matters.
• Draft and review complex HR correspondence reports and union notices related to employee and labor relations matters.
• Apply professional judgment and discretion when addressing high-risk or precedent-setting HR issues escalating matters as appropriate.
• Provide consultation with clients ranging from employees to executive-level managers regarding HR rules and strategies to maintain compliance within an environment of complex statutes rules and collective bargaining agreements.
• Analyze and create reports letters and memos to include drafting union notices.
• Lead or participate in HR Division special projects that support agency-wide HR initiatives policy implementation or organizational priorities.
• Develop update and deliver Employee Performance Management (EPM) training for supervisors and managers to ensure consistent fair and compliant performance practices.
• Provide agency-wide guidance on Employee Performance Management standards expectations and best practices.
• Serve as an internal subject-matter expert on EPM advising leadership and HR partners on complex or high-impact performance management issues.
• May participate in arbitration hearings.
• May participate in policy review and creation

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human resources labor relations public administration business administration organizational development or a closely related field;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Three years of progressively professional-level human resources experience including senior-level consultation in employee relations and labor relations.
  To include a minimum of two years of experience in performance management organizational change management or conflict resolution and mediation.
• Experience interpreting and applying state and federal employment laws agency policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience with independently providing expert HR consultation to managers and leaders on complex sensitive strategic and tactical issues.
• Professional aptitude with Microsoft software applications.
• Employee & Labor Relations Expertise: Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practical application of employee and labor relations principles across all levels of the organization.
• Consultation Influence & Relationship Management: Builds credibility and trust with diverse colleagues through balanced objective and solution-oriented consulting. Influences outcomes through expertise communication and professional presence rather than authority.
• Performance Management & Coaching: Serves as a trusted advisor to coach leaders and employees to improve performance accountability and workplace effectiveness. Build managers capability to address performance concerns early and consistently.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity equity inclusion and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• This position is based out of the Natural Resources Building in Olympia and may be eligible for telework.
• Position requires occasional travel for meetings and trainings; travel may be to region offices and work centers in remote locations throughout the state.

• SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR SPHR or comparable HR certification.
• Experience in a public-sector or unionized environment.
• Experience handling or supporting grievance processes including preparation of written responses and participation in formal hearings.
• Experience leading HR projects or agency-wide initiatives.
• Training Facilitation and Instruction. Effectively designs delivers and facilitates training for diverse audiences to build knowledge skills and consistent application of policies procedures and best practices.
• Supervisory experience.

Application Requirements:Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents please contact .

• Apply online:at (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest:describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required desired and special requirements.
• Resume:that details your experience and qualifications.
• References:Referencesare optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers including your current or most recent supervisor.
• Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number year of birth etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service We value and respect the public we serve and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving We solve our states most pressing challenges through innovative thinking dedication and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council Womens Employee Resource Group Veterans Employee Resource Group etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.