HR Specialist: Training, LMS & Employee Relations

County of Thurston; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurston County's Human Resources team in Olympia, WA is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to support training programs, classification and compensation studies, and employee relations. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and strong communication as essential to county HR services.

You will manage LMS administration, coordinate training delivery (virtual, in-person, webinars), conduct market analyses, and assist with union negotiations and labor-management activities

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business or public administration, human resources, or closely related field (or equivalent).
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience, and one year in benefit administration, compensation, risk management, or relevant HR experience.
• Ability to use a personal computer and related software packages to perform essential functions.
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills and a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage LMS administration: content, enrollments, accuracy, troubleshooting, IT coordination.
• Coordinate training opportunities (virtual/in-person/webinars) and provide logistics support.
• Conduct classification/reclassification studies and market analyses to benchmark compensation.
• Assist with union negotiations: scheduling, materials, notes for bargaining sessions.
• Provide administrative and technical support for employee relations programs.
• Answer routine inquiries and refer complex matters to senior HR staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Organizational & time management

LMS proficiency

Cross-department collaboration

Customer service orientation

Flexibility & initiative

Education

Associate’s degree in business/public administration/HR

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Thurston County's Human Resources team in Olympia, WA is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to support training programs, classification and compensation studies, and employee relations. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and strong communication as essential to county HR services.

You will manage LMS administration, coordinate training delivery (virtual, in-person, webinars), conduct market analyses, and assist with union negotiations and labor-management activities