Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4) with option for HRC3 In-Training

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4) with option for HRC3 In-Training

$ annually

Recruitment closes October 12 2026

The 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 candidates 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. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.

This may be filled as an in-training position.This is designated as a 12-24-month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in less time we may waive the remaining time required. Candidates will be considered as aHuman Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3 In-Training) or Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4)depending on qualifications.

About OSPI and our initiatives

OSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K12 education in Washington state. Working with the states 295 public school districts and 7 state-tribal education compact schools OSPI allocates funding and provides tools resources and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education.

At OSPI we recognize that our employees are the key to the success of the agency. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. OSPI is a great place to work and has several initiatives to help create a great working environment including:

Vision Mission and Values
Vision: All students prepared for post-secondary pathways careers and civic engagement.

Mission: Transform K-12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators families and communities.

Values: Ensuring Equity Collaboration and Service Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement Focus on the Whole Child

Equity

Each student family and community possesses strengths and cultural knowledge that benefits their peers educators and schools. Ensuring educational equity:

Position Overview
This position serves under the direction of the Chief Human Resource and Facilities Officer (CHRFO) as a senior professional consultant handling the organizations 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 Responsibilities

Consultation and Compliance

• 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 agencys 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 Compensation

• 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 OSPIs 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 agencys 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 Development

• 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 Projects

• 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:

Human Resource Consultant 4 level (range 63 $)

• A Bachelors degree with focus on business human resources social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field ANDthree (3) years of professional human resource experience as defined below.

OR

• (in lieu of degree) Five (5) years professional experience in the majority of these areas:
  • Interpretation and/or explanation of civil service rules and human resource related policies.
  • Corrective and disciplinary actions
  • Classification
  • Labor relations
  • Developing or presenting training or orientation in human resource-related topics
  • Employee recruitment and selection
  • Representing the agency in grievances or appeals
  • Workers compensation
  • Consulting and advising management on human resource issues

Human Resource Consultant 3 level (range 59 $)

• A Bachelors degree with focus on business human resources social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field ANDtwo (2) years of professional human resource experience as defined below.

OR

• (in lieu of degree) Four (4) years professional experience in half of these areas:
  • Interpretation and/or explanation of civil service rules and human resource related policies.
  • Corrective and disciplinary actions
  • Classification
  • Labor relations
  • Developing or presenting training or orientation in human resource-related topics
  • Employee recruitment and selection
  • Representing the agency in grievances or appeals
  • Workers compensation
  • Consulting and advising management on human resource issues

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 dont have a defined plan to follow
• Expertise in researching interpreting and applying laws rules policies and procedures
• Must reside in the state of Washington as a condition of employment
• Limited travel to attend meetings trainings and 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 withing WA State HRMS
• Experience working in NEOGOV and the Online Recruiting System (OLRS)
• Experience working with the states 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

Compensation
The annual compensation for the position is$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 visitHealth Care Authorityfor information regarding health benefits and theDepartment of Retirement Systemsfor retirement plan information. This is a general service position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Application Process

Those interested in this position must apply through. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word or PDF format:

NOTE: Your resume and letter of interest must be attached to your application. Please confirm they are attached before you submit.

Please address any questions to:

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington Street Southeast
Olympia Washington 98504-7200

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Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at or or e-mail .

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OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. If you would like please include your name and gender pronouns in your application to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resource consultant listed in Application Process.