Human Resources Consultant 4

This recruitment will remain open until  April 29, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on April 15, 2026. 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 qualified individual for the Human Resources Consultant 4 (HR Generalist) position primarily focused on Classification and Compensation. This role is within the Executive Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office. 

We are an employer of choice! Here’s why: 

• 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. 

About the Position  

At the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), our work matters. Every day, we protect consumers, the public interest, and Washington’s economy through fair, effective, and transparent regulation of the insurance industry. Behind that mission is a dedicated workforce—and the Human Resources team plays a critical role in ensuring our people are supported, empowered, and treated equitably.

The Human Resources Consultant 4 (HRC4) position serves as an expert level HR Generalist with the Human Resources Department, focused primarily on Classification and Compensation. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, this position is assigned to the Executive Division of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC).

You may be a good fit for this position if you are an HR professional who enjoys:

• Helping supervisors develop thorough and accurate position descriptions
• Assisting management with salary setting and applying equal pay considerations
• Assessing Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) criteria
• Reviewing position descriptions to ensure proper classification and assessing reallocation requests
• Interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreement, agency policies, laws and rules regarding compensation and classification

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 $6,259 - $8,415.

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:  

• Review and analyze position descriptions for accuracy and compliance.
• Write position descriptions that are thorough,clear and meet all requirements (e.g.laws, CBA, Office of Financial Management (OFM) job specifications). 
• Provide expert level guidance, consultation, support, and administrative support to HR staff, managers, supervisors, and employees regarding federal, state, and local employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, agency policy and best HR best practices related to compensation and classification.
• Review compensation requests for new and existing employees, ensuring fair, equitable and legal compensation practices. Includes supporting hiring managers with appropriate salary setting.
• Run reports to review information related to classification and compensation, providing appropriate information to the employee and/or management.
• Review and analyze positions for appropriate Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) determination.
• Perform compensation analysis as requested and make recommendations to ensure fair and equitable compensation practices. 
• Review and allocate requests for reallocation using employee-neutral criteria such as job duties, levels of responsibility, OFM and legal and CBA requirements.
• Participate in in-take and investigatory/fact-finding interviews, serving as a witness and note-taker.
• Prepare, provide and track notifications to witnesses, accused, and other participants. 
• Review and provide expert level guidance related to leaves of absences and reasonable accommodation including interpretation of applicable laws,CBA and agency policies. 
• Provide senior level advice and guidance on a variety of complex and/or difficult personnel issues, personnel & position actions, and other issues.

Required Qualifications: 

• 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.

• Two years must include professional experience analyzing jobs, writing job descriptions, fair labor standards act (FLSA) review and determination, determining pay and reviewing salary ranges to ensure fair and equitable pay practices.

• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Products (e.g.Word, Excel, and Outlook).

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*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. 

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:  

• Current professional HR certification: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP and/or SHRM-SCP.
• 2 years experience providing professional level HR consultation and administration ofWA state Classification and Compensation responsibilities

Ready to join us? 

Learn more about 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!  

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

• 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_2026-02687 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.