HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT 4

State of Washington; Burien (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington's Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) seeks an experienced Human Resource Consultant 4. This hybrid role will lead recruitment, onboarding, and classification while guiding policy and process improvements across HR functions.

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, you will supervise HR staff, ensure compliance with WACs/RCWs/CBA, and deliver customer-focused HR services to a growing agency.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of senior-level HR consultation experience in recruitment, onboarding, classification, compensation or performance management.
• At least two years as an HRC2 or higher in a WA state government agency.
• Two+ years of experience using the NeoGov applicant tracking system.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop HR staff while improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR office operations and lead recruitment, onboarding, and staff certification.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR processes and service delivery.
• Supervise, mentor, and train HR staff to support duties and growth.
• Provide guidance on CBA, WACs, RCWs, and agency policies; prepare PDPs and PDFs where needed.
• Analyze classification requests and recommend proper position allocation and new positions.

Skills

Senior HR consultation

Recruitment planning

Onboarding processes

Position classification

Compensation management

Performance management

Staff supervision & development

Tools

NeoGov

Job description

The duty station for this position is in King County, therefore the incumbent will receive 5% premium pay in addition to the base salary.

The Opportunity:

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking human resources professional to join our team as a Human Resource Consultant 4. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys improving how work gets done, and leads by building trust, supporting others, and delivering exceptional service.

In this key role, you will help oversee daily HR office operations; develop, implement, and continuously improve processes; and take the lead in recruitment, certification, and onboarding for agency staff. As WSCJTC has more than doubled in size over the past several years, this position will play an important role in strengthening HR practices and creating efficient, responsive processes that support our growing agency.

Our HR team is committed to providing outstanding service to our internal and external customers while fostering a welcoming, collaborative, and positive work environment for everyone who interacts with us. If you are a self-motivated and experienced HR professional who brings sound judgment, a commitment to customer service, and a passion for developing people and improving processes, we invite you to apply!

NOTE: This is a hybrid position. The incumbent will work in the office at least 3 days per week with opportunity after training to work 1-2 days from home.

The Salary

The salary listed does not include the additional 5% premium pray granted to all King County employees.

The Benefits

WSCjTC offers outstanding benefits, choice of state retirement programs including a defined benefit pension plan, advancement opportunities, and flexible/compressed work schedules.

At the WSCJTC, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, this HRC4 position provides expert-level consultation, coordination, and oversight across key human resource functions, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, classification, compensation and performance management. In this role, you will oversee the day-to‑day delivery of assigned HR services, provide guidance on complex HR matters, and develop and improve processes that support efficient, consistent, and customer‑focused service.

This position will also supervise and develop HR staff responsible for supporting these functions, providing coaching, work direction, and guidance while fostering a collaborative, trusted, and service‑oriented team environment.

Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Consults with managers and provides guidance on best process/practices to fill vacant positions and assists with effective recruitment practices to address program needs and timelines. Collaborates to ensure the development of an effective recruitment plan.
• Ensures job announcements are drafted to draw the interest of a broad and diverse field of applicants and increase the number of applications received and promotes WSCJTC as an employer of choice that welcomes a broad, diverse pool of qualified candidates for vacant positions.
• Utilizes the NeoGov recruiting system to its full capacity. Ensures applicants are adequately screened for required and desired qualifications. As needed, recommends additional defensible screening measures to narrow applicant pools and find the most qualified candidate for the position.
• Trains agency supervisors and managers on proper interview and selection process and guidelines.
• Develops interview questions for all interview panels.
• Collects data, runs reports and presents information on agency recruitment activities to HR and agency leadership.
• Oversees new employee orientation process. This includes meeting with all new staff, processing all new hire paperwork, ensuring accuracy of all completed forms, and serving as agency liaison with the Small Agency Financial Services (SAFS) team at Department of Enterprise Services (DES).
• Ensures timely completion and accuracy of all required new employee orientation (NEO) documents, Position Action Forms (PAF), and Personnel Payroll Data Sheet (PPDS).
• Consistently review processes to determine ways to streamline, add efficiencies, and provide the best possible customer service.
• Ensure processing of all actions follow proper Washington Administrative Code (WACs), Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), agency policy, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), etc.
• Review position descriptions to ensure proper completion and allocation.
• Analyze classification requests, write thorough analysis, and make recommendations for the proper classification of agency positions. This includes establishment of new positions, reallocation of existing positions, and position review requests received from employees.
• Provide guidance and clarification of CBA; Federal Law; WACs and Revised Codes of Washington (RCWs); personnel policies/procedures; and other pertinent rules, regulations.
• Provide consultation and work samples on the appropriate use of PDPs, position description forms (PDFs), and other HR related documents and documentation.
• Supervise, mentor, and train subordinates in assigned work activities and areas of growth.
• Support and hold staff accountable in a productive, constructive, and motivating manner. Address performance issues directly, timely and respectfully. Provide consistent and constructive feedback on a regular basis and evaluate employees.
• Complete HR-related reports as required or requested. Reports may include data from NeoGov, Human Resource Management System (HRMS), employee actions, tracking of required agency forms.
• Draft professional correspondence for HR actions to ensure proper inclusion of WACs, RCWs, CBA language, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least five (5) years of senior level human resource consultation experience that includes a combination of recruitment, onboarding, classification, compensation or performance management.
• At least two years of experience as an HRC2 or higher working in a Washington State government agency.
• At least two years of experience using the NeoGov applicant tracking system.
• At least