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Human Resource Business Partner Jobs in Olympia, WA at State of Washington Dept. of Enterprise Services
Description
Human Resource Business Partner
(Human Resource Consultant 4)
Monday – Friday | 8AM – 5PM | HYBRID
NOTE:
This position is eligible for full time remote/telework within Washington State. There may be instances where you will be required to work from the office or a field location. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant’s advantage to apply as early as possible. Additionally, the salary listed does not include a 3% General Wage increase effective 7/1/2025.
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.
About the Opportunity:
As a Human Resource Business Partner, you will provide expert-level professional consultation to small agency and DES customers on a wide range of complex human resource issues. Assigned a specialty area—such as Family and Medical Leave, Reasonable Accommodation, Classification and Compensation, EMS/WMS, Just Cause and Performance Management, or Layoff and Succession Planning—you’ll offer guidance on interpreting and applying civil service rules, state and federal laws, collective bargaining agreements, and HR best practices. You will deliver risk-based advice with practical options, help navigate competing interests, and support inclusive and equitable workplace practices that align with our agency’s mission and values.
Duties
Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:
Independently provide expert-level HR support to DES and small agency customers.
Offer risk-based consultation with actionable options aligned with HR rules, policies, RCWs, WACs, and collective bargaining agreements.
Conduct classification services, determine position allocations, and issue employee notification letters.
Assist with Washington and Exempt Management Service (WMS/EMS) evaluations, banding, and salary recommendations.
Collaborate with agency leadership in strategic planning to integrate HR considerations into business planning.
Partner with business leaders to assess HR needs and develop strategies that promote effective working relationships.
Identify and resolve complex HR issues to support agency goals and workforce effectiveness.
Serve as the subject matter expert for an assigned HR specialty, such as FMLA, Reasonable Accommodation, Classification, WMS/EMS, Just Cause, or Layoff Planning.
Lead initiatives to implement process improvements within the assigned specialty area.
Provide guidance and support to peers regarding issues related to the assigned HR specialty.
Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following education and/or experience options:
[OPTION 1]
Bachelor’s Degree with focus in Business, Human Resources, Social or Organizational Behavioral Sciences, or related field. NOTE: Qualifying experience may substitute this education requirement, year-for-year.
Three (3) years of human resource experience advising and consulting on human resource issues to include Classification and Compensation, Performance Management, Corrective and Disciplinary issues, Reasonable Accommodation, FMLA, and Shared Leave.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
[OPTION 2]
Two (2) years of experience as a Human Resource Consultant 3.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualification:
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:
Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
A current resume, detailing experience, and education
A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information
Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.
Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. 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.
Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at [email protected]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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Title: Human Resource Business Partner
Company: State of Washington Dept. of Enterprise Services
Location: Olympia, WA
