Senior HR Consultant

This is a great opportunity for a seasoned HR professional to serve as a proactive partner, contributor, and educator in support of a wonderful team at SAO! Work is progressive, never stagnant; changing for the better as we seek to preserve and grow our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging, and continuous improvement. The role touches on every facet of HR, allowing the incumbent to exercise their refined skillset with autonomy and satisfaction. This rewarding, purpose-filled opportunity will remind you of why you were called to HR work to begin with. Come join our one-of-a-kind team and reignite your passion for serving others in a role that makes a difference!
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At the State Auditor’s Office, we are working together to make a real difference in how government operates. We are always looking for new ideas to ensure our work provides value to the clients we serve, and we take pride in the services we perform for the governments and for the people of Washington.

We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace environment that is collaborative and supports all employees as we effectively carry out the agency’s mission. This includes ensuring inclusion and equity throughout the agency, while embracing the individual differences of our employees and clients. We believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds are fundamental to doing our best work.

With 15 offices statewide, over 400 positions and important work to do, we always welcome talented people to join our team. Get to know us! We share more about who we are and what we do on social media, using the hashtag

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Current Openings and Internships - Office of the Washington State Auditor

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A job and benefits that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) prides itself in offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life. We also offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits to employees, including:
Full benefits package.

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Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Growth and development opportunities, including 80+ hours of training each biennium.
Educational and professional certification reimbursements.
An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect in the workplace.
We are currently accepting applications for a Senior Human Resource Consultant.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this position serves as a Senior Human Resource Consultant providing expert level guidance and consultation to SAO leadership and staff across all HR disciplines to include but not limited to classification, compensation, employee relations, rule interpretation, leave management, reasonable accommodations, recruitment processes, investigations, etc. Serving as a strategic partner, this position requires application of knowledge and expertise to analyze, evaluate, and provide solutions to sensitive, complex, or critical human resource issues. Assignments often require proactive intervention and have wide or precedent setting impact.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Employee Relations - This role will support SAO teams in a variety of employee relation avenues to include but not be limited to employee matters, rule interpretation, conflict resolution, performance management, Grievance process, strategic planning based on data tracking and survey feedback, etc.
Classification and Compensation - This role will support SAO teams in a variety of employee relation avenues to include but not be limited to: Serve as WMS/ITS Coordinators for the agency, analyze, propose, and draft classification & salary recommendations, assist agency leaders with pay determinations to maintain equity.
Leaves/ADA/Reasonable Accommodation - This role will support SAO teams in a variety of employee relation avenues to include but not be limited to: Providing full cycle support to SAO leadership and staff for leave programs, advise on sensitive matters, ensure documentation is in order and agency is compliant with program and policy requirements, etc.
HRMS/Reporting - This role will support SAO teams in a variety of employee relation avenues to include but not be limited to: Review payroll actions entered to ensure accurate processing, interpret, and apply agency policy, WAC, and RCW’s as they pertain to HR payroll processing, run reports, and consult with agency leaders on various data points as warranted.
Investigations - This role will support SAO teams in a variety of employee relation avenues to include but not be limited to: Conduct investigations as necessary, maintain integrity and confidentiality where appropriate, ensure accurate and relevant documentation and information is gathered, etc.
Recruitment Support - This role will support SAO teams in a variety of employee relation avenues to include but not be limited to: Serve as team liaison working with HRC3 to ensure recruitment outcomes are achieved.
Education - This role will support SAO teams in a variety of employee relation avenues to include but not be limited to: Develop and implement HR practices and processes that promote equity and inclusion; serves as a role model and provides mentoring and/or training for respectful behavior for cultural differences in the workplace. Develop and conduct presentations, training and workshops related to human resource functions and relevant programs, etc.
A copy of the full position description can be requested from

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Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public administration, or related field. (Professional experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.)

- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines, including State classification, compensation and equity assessments, organizational development, employee relations, diversity, and performance management; to include a minimum of 3 years of independently working complex HR matters through to resolution and a minimum of 2 years State HRMS experience at a proficient level.

- HRMS – Demonstrated proficiency in State HRMS.

- Classification Expertise - Demonstrated proficiency in Classification and Compensation; reviewing work descriptions and allocate jobs within a class plan; explain and defend allocation decisions; support classification and pay findings and recommendations with facts and analysis; develop appropriate allocation criteria and class salary ranges.

- Research and Analytical Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated proficiency in researching, evaluating, and drawing sound conclusions from data; support recommendations with facts and analysis; interpreting and applying rules, laws, policies, and procedures.

- Communication Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated proficiency in conveying ideas and facts orally and in writing using language the audience will best understand. Ability to remain calm and focused in emotionally charged situations.

- Consulting Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated proficiency in partnering with agency leaders and staff at all levels to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues.

- Relationship-Building Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated proficiency to develop positive, productive, respectful working relationships with all SAO staff. Ability to remain calm and focused in emotionally charged situations.

- HR Role: Perform with professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality; model the way of State, Agency, and Team expectations to represent as an example of excellence and professionalism for others.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

- HR Certification – PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

To be considered, applicants must submit a resume along with a cover letter outlining your breadth of experience in the following areas:

Employee Relations, working through complex matters.
Classification and Compensation.
Leaves/ADA/Reasonable Accommodation.
Investigations.
HRMS.
Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report.

If you are a US Veteran and would like to apply for Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing honorable discharge.

Questions may be directed to the applications unit at [email protected].

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and ideas in order to carry out the agency’s mission today and in the future. This includes ensuring every member of our team feels valued and supported. We encourage you to join us.

The Office of the Washington State Auditor is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or testing process, or who need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (564) 999-0947 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.
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