Senior Human Resource Consultant (HRC4)

Full Job Description

Who we are:
Our HR team likes to have fun, and we’d love to show you how our HR festivities team makes our everyday work more enjoyable. We have challenges, events to help us get to know each other better, and our whole team's “connect the dots” virtual meeting once a week helps us stay in touch. Once a month, we come together, in person, for a staff meeting, which is a great time to catch up on updates, share important news, and keep everyone aligned. After that, we enjoy lunch together and celebrate our team members with birthdays that month with some food, fun, and good company.

Our HR team works closely together on a day-to-day basis and supports each other in meeting our customers' needs. Our office will telework in some form, so if you like to work from home but also like to be in the office to interact with our customers and your coworkers, this job is for you!

Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to find out more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work.

Requirements

Who you are:
We are looking for an HR professional who has the business insight to provide expert-level consultation and the ability to resolve a challenging and complex range of human resource issues. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding customer service, impeccable consulting abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills, thriving in an independent work environment. If you possess creativity and enjoy assisting others in overcoming obstacles, this role will be immensely fulfilling for you.

Your mission is to be a strategic business partner in achieving the agency's mission, vision and goals by:

• Being a collaborative partner with DOR's leadership team in performance management, corrective and disciplinary actions, classification and compensation.
• Mediating workplace issues.
• Coordinating with the agency's Staffing & Retention Team to keep the agency's workforce strong and productive.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and researching position descriptions to determine proper allocation.
• Representing the agency at appeal hearings when necessary.
• Co-facilitating or leading training sessions.
• Identifying and communicating developing issues and trends to provide proactive consulting and/or training.

Telework: This position follows a hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work. Employees are expected to be on-site at least once per week and may be asked to come in more frequently when team collaboration or specific projects require it.

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates with demonstrated competencies to perform expert level human resource consulting in risk management to managers and supervisors.

Any combination of education and experience that meets the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors (KSAB’s) listed below. KSAs are typically acquired through, but not limited to, relevant degrees, training, coursework, and work experience related to the position.

Human Resources Technical Expertise

• Applies advanced knowledge of performance management, classification, compensation, labor relations, FMLA, shared leave, and performance management.
• Interprets and applies collective bargaining agreements and HR-related state and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
• Drafts disciplinary and corrective action documents with precision and legal awareness.
• Consult effectively with supervisors and managers to identify workforce challenges by using insightful questioning to explore and understand complex issues and advise on HR best practices and risks.

Strategic Problem Solving & Analysis

• Analyzes complex HR issues and recommends effective, compliant solutions.
• Anticipates organizational challenges and implements proactive change strategies.
• Supports HR performance metrics through research and data analysis.

Communication & Influence

• Communicates clearly and persuasively in both verbal and written formats across all levels of the organization.
• Delivers HR-related training tailored to diverse audiences.
• Represents the agency in formal settings such as appeal hearings.

Relationship Management & Collaboration

• Build and maintain respectful, compassionate, and effective working relationships with employees and leadership.
• Collaborates across divisions to implement HR initiatives and resolve personnel issues.
• Use appropriate communication channels to foster trust and transparency.

Leadership & Coaching

• Leads HR projects and initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Coaches and develops others in HR best practices and policy application.
• Demonstrates initiative and urgency in addressing organizational needs.

Adaptability & Professional Integrity

• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment in sensitive situations.
• Adapts to evolving personnel rules, regulations, and organizational priorities.
• Performs effectively under pressure and during periods of high workload

To be considered:

• Complete your online application thoroughly. The Information you provide will be used as your initial resume and will be a key part of the screening process.
• Attach a cover letter that clearly and thoroughly describes how you meet the required competencies (qualifications) listed in this job posting.

Important: Failure to complete your application and clearly demonstrate in the cover letter how you meet the competencies (qualifications) listed in this job posting may disqualify you from consideration. We appreciate your attention to detail and look forward to learning more about your qualifications.

To take advantage of Veteran's preference, please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your Social Security number and date of birth.



Questions?



Hello, my name is Patrick and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Army veteran, I understand the difficulty of finding an enjoyable career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves on connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have. Please contact any part of the Staffing team at Jobs@dor.wa.gov or give me a call (360) 704-5738.

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