Senior HR Generalist (Human Resource Consultant 4) at State of Washington

This recruitment will remain open until February 23, 2025. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on January 29, 2024. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference: Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a motivated and qualified individual for the Senior HR Generalist (Human Resource Consultant 4) position. This role is within the Operations Division and offers the chance to work from our Tumwater Office.

WHY OIC?

• 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.
• Flexible work options: Hybrid work opportunities.

About the Position (Brief description of job responsibilities)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment? We are seeking one Senior HR Generalist to join our tight-knit HR team and help drive success across our organization. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, you will play a vital role in providing expert-level HR consultation and support to a range of divisions within the agency.

In this role, you will work closely with staff, managers, and executives to offer strategic advice and guidance, ensuring effective solutions from start to finish. We value open communication and in-person collaboration, where team members freely exchange knowledge, share best practices, and grow together.

As a Senior HR Generalist, you will thrive in a culture that values professional development, teamwork, and a healthy dose of fun. If you're passionate about making a difference while continuing to grow in your HR career, we want to hear from you!

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Human Resource Consultant 4 vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $6,077 $8,170.

Benefits & Perks

• 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  

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: 

• Provides expert level advice and guidance on a wide range of complex HR related personnel issues, and position actions.
• Advises and assists managers and supervisors on the application of agency rules, policies, practices, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Consults on Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), reasonable accommodation, and shared leave.
• Consults on performance management and coaching, to include corrective and disciplinary action.
• Conducts personnel investigations as assigned by HR Director.
• Provides consultation to assigned management teams regarding recruitment, classification, and compensation.
• Works with the Talent Acquisition Supervisor and hiring supervisors to fill vacant agency positions. 
• Maintain current working knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Partners with the HR Director on agency wide initiatives; act in the absence of the HR Director.
• Serves as the lead to one full time Human Resources Consultant 2.

To read more about this position and view all duties, click recruitment@oic.wa.gov to request a position description.

Required Qualifications: 

A Bachelor's degree with focus on 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. 

AND 

Three (3) years of full-time broad based senior consultant HR experience, including advising and consulting on a variety of human resource issues, to include 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; recruitment and selection, classification and compensation; and FMLA / reasonable accommodation. 

OR

Seven (7) years of full-time broad based senior consultant HR experience, including advising and consulting on a variety of human resource issues, to include 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; recruitment and selection, classification and compensation; and FMLA / reasonable accommodation. 

In addition to the above:

• One year of professional consulting on performance management and resolution of human relations issues. 
• Intermediate skill level with the State of WA HRMS (or similar SAP system) performing personnel actions. (Having read-only access is not considered performing personnel actions.)
• Basic skill level in Word, Outlook, and Excel. 
• Ability to type or input 40 words per minute.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 

• Current professional HR certification: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP and/or SHRM-SCP.
• Two (2) or more years of experience providing professional level HR support within the WA state employment system, to include interpretation of merit system rules.
• Experience providing professional level HR support in a unionized environment. 
• Professional level experience in recruitment and selection, to include intermediate level skills in WA State on-line recruiting system (NEOGOV), or a similar software recruiting system.
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ready to join us?

Learn more about the Human Resources Consultant 4 position and the OIC by visiting our website. We encourage you to check out our video below and listen to what our employees have to say about working here! 

Welcome to the OIC 

Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at the OIC!

Other Information:

• 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.
• If a degree or other credentials are listed by the candidate, proof will be required at the finalist stage. Candidates are encouraged to pre-plan for this. University degrees must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.
• If a degree was awarded outside the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.
• 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 2025-00599 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. 
• At the OIC, honoring diversity, equity, and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes, can OIC employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the agency.
• 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.
• For general questions regarding applying for jobs, contact the recruiter or Recruitment@oic.wa.gov. 

How to Apply:

1. Create an online account: Go to the job posting and click the big green Apply button. You'll need to set up an account if you haven't already.
2. Complete your application: Be sure to answer all the questions fully and honestly. Avoid vague answers like see resume. This may result in disqualification.
3. Attach your cover letter and resume. Applications that do not include a cover letter and resume or are incomplete will be automatically disqualified.
4. Provide references: List three people who have supervised your work and can vouch for your skills. If you don't have enough, you can include people like teachers, college professors, or other professional colleagues.

Your application will be evaluated based on how closely your qualifications and experience meet the required and/or preferred qualifications of the position. Applications missing the requested information or containing incomplete responses may be disqualified and removed from further consideration. 

General suggestions for creating a good application:

• Read the job posting very carefully. Find out as much as you can about the position.
• Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions. Include all requested documentation. 
• Make sure your application and supplemental question responses address how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications. 
• Carefully read each of the supplemental questions and respond completely to each one. Pay attention to each component of the question, providing examples, and thoroughly describing when and where you achieved the experience. Detail the types of work you performed, the work products, etc., to demonstrate 'how'. 
• Specifically include all your work experiences doing the same or similar work, especially if you reference work in these jobs in describing when/where you gained experience or skills. 
• Make sure your application reflects your best writing.

Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).

Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact us at recruitment@oic.wa.gov. 

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