HR Operations & Employee Relations Consultant (HRC2)

About the role

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the HR Operations & Employee Relations Consultant (Human Resources Consultant 2) position. This role is within the Executive Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office. We are an employer of choice!

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, supervisors, and managers, providing consultation, guidance, and support on a wide range of human resources policies, procedures, and programs.
• Support employee relations activities by responding to inquiries, assisting with workplace concerns, and helping ensure consistent application of HR policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws.
• 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.
• Reporting to the HR Operations Supervisor, you'll be a key member of the HR team and often the first point of contact for the HR office.
• From conducting new employee orientations and coordinating personnel actions to supporting employee relations matters, maintaining critical HR records, and managing agencywide tracking and reporting processes, your work will help drive operational excellence across the organization.
• Contribute to employee recognition programs, workplace safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen the employee experience.
• Prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and HR-related communications while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and customer service.
• Collaborate with HR team members, agency leadership, and external partners to ensure effective delivery of human resource services across the organization.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years or more of progressively responsible, professional experience* in Human Resources** or related field.
• Accademic Degree Equivalency Chart: Degree Years of Relevant Experience Equivalency
• Professional human resources experience means working full-time as a human resource professional performing HR functions (e.g. classification & compensation, employee relations, training & development, recruitment & staffing, onboarding & orientation, performance management).

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!

Contact Us

To inquire about this position and its full duties, please contact us at recruitment@oic.wa.gov and add the requisition number (e.g., 2026-05489) and the job name to the subject line of your email.