| Location | chehalis, WA |
| Salary | $76,608–$102,996 Per Year |
Senior Human Resource Consultant (HRC4) - Green Hill School
Salary
$76,608.00 - $102,996.00 Annually
Location
Lewis County - Chehalis, WA
Job Type
Full Time - Permanent
Job Number
2026-08669
Department
Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division
Human Resources
Opening Date
10/19/2026
Closing Date
10/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Senior Human Resource Consultant (HRC4)
Location: Chehalis, WA - This duty station is located at the Green Hill School facility in Chehalis while also supporting the Harbor Heights Facility in Aberdeen. This position requires on-site work at Harbor Heights 1-2 days per week and allows for up to 2 days of telework per week.
Closes: Monday, October 26th, 2026
Salary: $76,608 - $102,996 Annually *The listed salary does not include an on-site 24/7 facility, 5% premium pay.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking an experienced and adaptable Human Resource Consultant to support JR Headquarters, the Green Hill School (GHS) facility in Chehalis and the Harbor Heights Facility in Aberdeen. This role is essential to delivering high-quality HR services across multiple locations and requires on-site presence at Harbor Heights 1-2 days per week, with the flexibility to telework up to two days per week. As part of a mission-driven agency dedicated to strengthening families and supporting Washington's children and youth, you will help ensure our workforce is supported with accurate guidance, consistent processes, and expert consultation.
Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
This is a dynamic and impactful role for an HR professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys partnering with leaders and staff across regions. As a Human Resource Consultant, you will provide expert-level advice on a wide range of HR matters, including employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, performance management, just-cause principles, corrective and disciplinary actions, layoffs, reversions, and rights of return. You will serve as a trusted consultant to managers and employees, resolving sensitive and challenging HR issues with significant potential impact. Under the general direction of the HR Operations Manager, you will help foster a culture of excellence and consistency in HR practices across DCYF. This position also includes direct supervisory responsibility for an HR Consultant 1 (HRC1), ensuring quality work, developmental support, and the successful delivery of HR services.
Some of what you will get to do:
classification and appropriate language.
Required Qualifications:
Seven (7) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in broad-based human resource work, including advising and consulting on human resource issues.
Education involving a major study in human resources, labor relations, organizational development, business, public administration, social or behavioral sciences.
Demonstrated competency in the following areas (competency may be gained through education, experience, or a combination):
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and 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.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Incumbent must pass a national (fingerprint) criminal records background check prior to employment, with renewals every five (5) years.
Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
Incumbent is required to complete Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) training within the first month of employment and comply with JR Policy 5.90, Applying PREA Juvenile Standards in JR.
Incumbent must comply with JR health screening requirements, to include tuberculous testing, measles and chickenpox immunity, and Hepatitis B vaccination, as indicated during the first month of employment.
Incumbent must sign and abide by the DCYF HR Confidentiality Agreement.
Become familiar with and comply with all agency policies, procedures, and CBAs as applicable.
Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.
Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility, visit: Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).
If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter. If youre experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veterans Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22, or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, the individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans' Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.
2026-08669
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Please select the answer that best describes how you best qualify for this position.
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Based on the experience and/or education you selected for Question #1, please summarize how you have gained this applicable experience and/or education. Please be specific. The information you provide should be reflected in your application. Do not type "See resume" or "See application." If you selected "No experience," type "N/A."
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Which of the following types of professional HR experience do you have? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following best describes your experience providing expert-level HR consultation on sensitive or complex HR matters (e.g., discipline, performance, workplace conflict, or high-risk decisions)?
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Which of the following best describes your experience with labor relations activities, including interpreting CBAs, supporting grievance steps, or partnering with labor representatives?
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Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing investigative reports and using findings to guide HR recommendations?
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Which of the following best describes your experience supervising HR staff, including reviewing work, setting performance expectations, and providing coaching?
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This position requires regular travel between the Green Hill School facility in Chehalis and the Harbor Heights Facility in Aberdeen, including on-site work at Harbor Heights 1-2 days per week. Are you able to meet this travel requirement?
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Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. Are you willing to undergo a background check as a condition of employment?
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If claiming veterans preference in obtaining state employment, have you attached a redacted DD214, NGB22 or Predischarge Certification validating service type and discharge.
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How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?
Required Question
Employer State of Washington
Address View Job Posting for Agency Information
View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504
Website http://www.careers.wa.gov