Senior HR Investigator & Strategy Advisor (Hybrid)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Medical and life insurance

Wellness programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Washington State Patrol in Olympia, WA seeks a senior EEO/HR Investigator to lead complex workplace investigations, provide strategic HR consultation to executives, and ensure compliance with employment laws and agency policies. You will maintain confidential records and influence agency practices.

The role emphasizes fairness, accountability, and shaping respectful workplaces state-wide. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of HR experience with investigations; public sector experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences, or closely related field; equivalent experience may substitute for education.
• Three years of professional-level HR experience, including conducting workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or misconduct.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and apply employment laws and HR best practices in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Complex Workplace Investigations: Independently conduct complex, trauma-informed investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, and other protected class concerns.
• Serve as a Strategic HR Consultant: Advise executives, managers, and HR staff on employee relations, performance management, workplace conflict, accommodations, and other complex employment matters.
• Ensure Legal and Policy Compliance: Interpret and apply federal and state employment laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and agency policy.
• Promote a Respectful Workplace: Develop and deliver training on respectful workplaces, harassment prevention, reasonable accommodations, investigations, and HR compliance.

Skills

HR experience

Workplace investigations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Washington State Patrol in Olympia, WA seeks a senior EEO/HR Investigator to lead complex workplace investigations, provide strategic HR consultation to executives, and ensure compliance with employment laws and agency policies. You will maintain confidential records and influence agency practices.

The role emphasizes fairness, accountability, and shaping respectful workplaces state-wide. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of HR experience with investigations; public sector experience