GENERAL SERVICE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

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

$76,608-102,996 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 candidate's 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 a Human 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 K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 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:

• We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.

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.

Position Overview

This position serves under the direction of the Chief Human Resource and Facilities Officer (CHRFO) as a senior professional consultant, handling the organization’s 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 agency’s 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 OSPI’s 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 agency’s 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 $76,608 – 102,996) A Bachelor’s degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field AND three (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 $69,348 – 93,288) A Bachelor’s degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field AND two (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 don’t 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 state’s 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 $76,608-102,996 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 visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for 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 Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word or PDF format: A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement; A current résumé, and; A list of three or more professional references. 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: Sal Salazar, Human Resources Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 600 Washington Street Southeast Olympia, Washington 98504-7200 360-725-6278 : sal.salazar@k12.wa.us Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-6270 or (360) 725-6066, or e-mail hroffice@k12.wa.us. New Jobs Alert Service OSPI offers a subscription service, which regularly notifies subscribers of new OSPI employment opportunities on careers.wa.gov. Subscribers are notified via text or email alert. If you are interested in this service, then please subscribe at this location. 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.”