Human Resource Consultant 2 (HRC2) Labor Relations - Olympia

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Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job Title: Human Resource Consultant 2 (HRC2) Labor Relations - OlympiaLocation: Thurston County - Olympia, WA.

(Hybrid)Closes: February 3rd, 2026Salary: $5,01100 - $6,735.00 Monthly We're looking for a dynamic and high-performing person to join our team; someone who embodies DCYF's core values of inclusion, respect, integrity, compassion, and transparency.

Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy – thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally; nurtured by family and community." Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:This position reports to the DCYF Labor Relations Administrator who consults with the Labor Relation Consultants on sensitive and technical matters that ensure the timely, accurate and consistent flow of information into and out of the Labor Relations Unit.

The position serves as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking information and assistance related to the functions and activities of the DCYF Labor Relations section.

This specialized position also provides independent professional and technical support to three Labor Relations Consultants who serve as the Department representatives at Demands to Bargain and on Bargaining Teams.

This position supports the DCYF mission by providing timely, effective Labor Relations services to DCYF team members and other DCYF staff.Some of what you will get to do:

• Maintains filing and tracking system of labor relations activities.
• Acts as the main contact for labor relations email communications.
• Supports grievance and arbitration proceedings.
• Serves as Statewide Union Management Communication Committee (UMCC) Compliance Coordinator.
• Creates, maintains, and distributes operating guidelines and information for internal business partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Equivalent education and experience totaling five (5) years of progressively responsible, paid, professional experience in Human Resources or related field.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by the U.S.

Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field AND One (1) year of professional human resource experience.

* Professional human resource experience means working full time as a human resource professional performing HR functions.

*Additional professional human resource experience may substitute, year for year, for required education.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHARM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, or other professional HR certifications.
• Six months or more experience using NEOGOV and HRMS.

How do I apply?

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

• Current resume detailing experience and education.
• Letter of Interest.

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 mission 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.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Cole Alford (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at cole.alford@dcyf.wa.gov.

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