Human Resource Business Partner, HRC 4 | WA State Office of the Attorney General

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.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.

Position and Salary Information
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Human Resource Business Partner (Human Resource Consultant 4) in the Human Resources Office. This position will be located in Tumwater, Washington and is not union-represented. We offer flexible work schedules and telework in accordance with AGO policy. 
 
Human Resource Consultant 4 (Salary Range 63): $75,108 – $100,980/annual. 
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
 
The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

The Opportunity
Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State. 
Do you enjoy variety in your work? Do you excel in building relationships and trust with supervisors, managers, and employees? Do you take pride in analyzing complex workplace challenges, exercising sound judgement, and achieving outcomes that best meet the needs of all involved? Then come partner with us!  
 
The Mission of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is to provide excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and to protect the rights of its people. Come join our close-knit, collaborative team in this mission and bring your unique perspective and experience to contribute to the overall success of our collegial, diverse and inclusive workplace.
  
You will be the assigned HR Business Partner to multiple divisions, providing consultation on a wide variety of human resource issues in accordance with civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, HR best practices, AGO policies and past practices, employment law, and the highest ethical standards. You will have the opportunity to participate in or lead agency-wide HR matters that may have far reaching impact and importance. 
 
Join our HR team and help us continue to develop and manage human resources policies and programs while providing expert consultation, services, and solutions to meet our clients’ needs and make a difference for the people of Washington state.
 
 
The Office of the Attorney General
The Attorney General’s Office serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes:

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more!

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest. Learn more about the AGO here.  
 
 
Commitment to Diversity & Wellness
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO and we are committed to building an anti-racist and equitable agency. It is our goal to identify, discuss, and challenge racial inequity in the workplace and the impact it has on our employees, and, within our authority, combat racism that impacts the people of the State of Washington. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds - and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in a professional, inclusive, respectful environment.
 
Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2025 "Zo8 Washington Wellness Award".
 
 
Duties and Essential Functions of a HR Business Partner at the AGO
This is a senior-level position within a high-performing team of human resource professionals. The primary function of this position is to provide expert consultation on HR-related matters with employees, supervisors, and managers throughout the AGO, which may include, but are not limited to:

• Consultation & Advice: With your experience and expertise, you will advise agency management, supervisors and employees within your assigned divisions regarding a full array of human resources related activities, including:
  • Employee performance
  • Corrective and disciplinary matters
  • Organizational management
  • Position allocation
  • Reasonable accommodation
    
    
• Investigations and Corrective/Disciplinary Action:You will conduct personnel investigations within your assigned divisions that may result in corrective or disciplinary action. These investigations may include:
  • Fact finding discussions with management, supervisors, and staff
  • Preparing oral or written reports for the appointing authority
  • Drafting and/or editing corrective action memoranda, pre-disciplinary letters, disciplinary letters, and other communication
  • Acting in a supportive role when attending pre-disciplinary and disciplinary meetings
    
    
• Reasonable Accommodation:You will work with employees and managers to explore employees' medically-related workplace needs, such as: 
  • Communicating with the employee, the employee's health care provider(s), and management to evaluate the employee's request 
  • Establishing the existence of a disability
  • Identifying and implementing an accommodation that will effectively overcome the workplace limitations presented
    
    
• Project and Program Coordination: You will lead efforts to improve processes and programs, including:
  • Projects that improve or develop programs within HR on a permanent or rotating basis
  • Exploring assigned topics individually or through committee to determine ways to improve a current process or to create a new process
    
    
• Training & Other Duties: You will work closely with the HR Training and Development staff to develop, advise, and train agency staff on a variety of human resources-related topics, which may include:
  • Inclusion and belonging
  • Successful supervision
  • Sexual harassment awareness and prevention
  • New employee orientation
  • Hiring and performing reference checks
     
• You will also represent the agency at formal and informal hearings related to:
  • Grievances
  • Allocation
  • Rule violations
  • Unemployment insurance benefits
  • The Personnel Resources Board, in conjunction with the assigned Assistant Attorney General 

If you are looking for a challenge and diverse opportunity, then this is the position for you!
 
This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.
 
 
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree* with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field
AND
Three years of broad-based human resource experience, including facilitating organizational development or change, and advising and consulting on human resource issues.

*Additional years of qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for education.
 
  
Preferred Qualifications
Washington State Human Resource Management System (HRMS) experience.

 
Application Instructions 
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A cover letter, describing your specific qualifications for the position
• A current resume detailing experience and education

Please read the following information completely:

• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
• Please be sure to remove private information such as your Social Security number, date of birth, etc. 
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
• The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
• The AGO complies with employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9, and the selected candidate for these roles, on the first day of employment, must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the Unities States consistent with the requirements of form I-9. In order to proceed in the consideration process at AGO, you will need to provide work authorization that would not require the AGO to sign a cooperative education agreement with a school.

 

Excellent Benefits
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more.
  
With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection.
 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests
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 AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO. The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or 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 Talent Acquisition Team at HREmployment@atg.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. 
   
For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at 855-524-5627 or support@neogov.com.