Human Resources Consultant 4 (HR Generalist)
State of Washington
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Job summary
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) in Washington state is seeking an experienced Human Resources Consultant 4 to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and teams. You will handle complex HR issues, investigations, and policy interpretation with a focus on equity and compliance.
Join a small agency with broad impact, robust benefits, and opportunities to influence labor relations, compensation, leave programs, and organizational development across the agency.
Qualifications
- Seven (7) years of professional full‑time senior consultant HR experience.
- Experience advising on labor relations, employee relations, and HR policies.
- Knowledge of FMLA, accommodations, and performance management is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert HR advisory services to managers and staff on complex matters.
- Interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules, and collective agreements.
- Support labor relations activities and sensitive investigations.
- Collaborate with leadership to promote equitable workplace practices.
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Job description
This recruitment will remain open until October 9, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on September 16, 2026. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Human Resources Consultant 4 position. This role is within the Executive Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office.
- Meaningful work: Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
- Impactful career: Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
- Small agency, big opportunities: Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion: OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.
At the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), our work has a direct impact on the people, businesses, and communities across the state. We protect consumers, the public interest, and our state’s economy through fair and efficient regulation of the insurance industry—and we know that achieving that mission starts with a strong, supported, and inclusive workforce.
Our Human Resources team is a trusted strategic partner across the agency. We provide thoughtful guidance, navigate complex challenges, and help leaders and employees create a workplace where people can do their best work. As a Human Resources Consultant 4, you’ll bring your expertise, sound judgment, and problem‑solving skills to some of the most complex and meaningful HR matters across the organization.
This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being a trusted advisor, balancing empathy with sound business judgment, and turning complex laws, policies, and employee relations issues into practical solutions. You’ll work closely with leaders, employees, HR colleagues, and legal and labor partners on everything from employee relations and performance management to labor relations, investigations, classification and compensation, protected leave, reasonable accommodation, and organizational development.
If you’re energized by challenging work, value confidentiality and integrity, and want your HR expertise to make a meaningful difference, we invite you to join the OIC HR team. Here, your work won’t just support an organization—it will help strengthen the people who carry out a mission that matters to Washington.
This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Human Resources Consultant 4 vacancies in the next sixty days.
This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $6,384 - $8,583.
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
- Supportive work environment: We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
- Wellness programs: Invest in your well‑being with on‑site resources and initiatives.
- Work‑life balance: Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
- Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
- Training & Development: Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
- Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County): Save on commuting costs.
- And more! Explore our website for additional benefits: https://www.insurance.wa.gov
- Serve as an expert HR advisor and strategic consultant to managers, supervisors, and employees on complex and sensitive human resource matters.
- Provide guidance and recommendations on employee relations, performance management, corrective and disciplinary actions, classification and compensation, employee development, labor relations, protected leave, and reasonable accommodation.
- Interpret and apply state and federal laws, administrative rules, agency policies, and collective bargaining agreements to resolve complex HR issues and recommend appropriate courses of action.
- Partner with agency leaders and HR colleagues to identify solutions, assess risks, mitigate bias, and promote equitable, inclusive, and effective workplace practices.
- Conduct confidential personnel investigations, including gathering and analyzing information, conducting interviews, and preparing fact‑finding reports and recommendations.
- Support labor relations activities, including reviewing grievances, preparing responses, coordinating related processes, and collaborating with Labor Negotiators and assigned Assistant Attorney General as needed.
- Represent the agency, as delegated, in grievance and classification appeal hearings.
- Serve as a backup HR consultant by providing expert support for FMLA, PFML, shared leave, parental leave, pregnancy disability leave, and other protected leave programs.
- Provide consultation and support for the agency’s reasonable accommodation process, helping employees and managers navigate requirements and identify effective solutions.
- Advise managers, supervisors, and agency leadership on classification and compensation matters, including position descriptions, salary offers, and related HR actions.
- Collaborate closely with the Human Resources Director and HR team to ensure consistency, accuracy, confidentiality, and high‑quality HR services across the agency.
- Contribute HR expertise to agencywide strategic initiatives, committees, projects, research, and statewide HR activities as assigned.
For inquiries about this position and its full duties, please contact us at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov and add the requisition number 2026-07550 and job title to the subject line of your email.
- Seven (7) years of professional full‑time broad‑based senior consultant HR experience*, including advising and consulting on a variety of human resource issues, including providing interpretation of HR related rules, laws, collective bargaining agreements and policies and procedures. Experience may include a combination of the following: labor relations; employee relations; performance management; organizational and employee development; classification and compensation; and FMLA / reasonable accommodation.
- Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Products (e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Degree
Years of Relevant Experience Equivalency
Associate’s Degree 2 years of experience
Bachelor’s Degree 4 years of experience
Master’s Degree 5 years of experience
- A degree in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, or a foreign equivalent may be substituted for relevant experience. Proof of degree may be required prior to employment. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.
- Current professional HR certification: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP and/or SHRM-SCP.
- 2 years’ experience providing professional level HR consultation in a state or government environment.
- Experience providing professional level HR support in a unionized environment.
- Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).
- State law (RCW 48.02.090[5]) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law.
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- If claiming veteran status, please send your DD 214 to recruitment@oic.wa.gov with HRC4_2026-07550 in the subject line. Please do not attach the DD 214 to your application materials. Please black out personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
- The Office of Insurance Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer, 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. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
- If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing (log in, password or email issues) or completing your application (error messages), please call toll‑free at (855) 524‑5627.
- Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact us at recruitment@oic.wa.gov.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax‑deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long‑term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
If you are employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full‑time and part‑time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full‑time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
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