Workplace Culture & Employee Experience Consultant, HRC4, 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
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent, full-time, Workplace Culture and Employee Experience Consultant (Human Resource Consultant 4) in the Human Resources Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is not union-represented.  

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 stipend 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
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 designated as the Workplace Culture and Employee Experience Liaison for the agency and assigned as the HR Consultant to multiple divisions. In this role, you will collect and analyze data related to the AGO employee experience. You will also provide consultation on a wide variety of human resource issues in accordance with civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, HR best practices, AGO policies and practices, employment law, and the highest ethical standards. You will have the opportunity to participate in or lead agency-wide HR matters that are critical aspects to the overall mission of HR and that may have a far-reaching impact across the AGO. 
 
Join our HR team and our mission to make a difference for the people of Washington state. Help us continue to develop and retain our workforce while directly impacting our workplace culture through providing expert consultation, services, and solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

Duties and Essential Functions
In support of the AGO’s mission, vision, and values, the HR Consultant in this position, under general direction, will provide knowledge and consultation regarding the cultural experience of AGO employees, candidates, and others, as they engage in the work of our office. 
 
Responsibilities include analyzing the employment lifecycle of AGO candidates and employees and identifying ways to enhance their experience using data from AGO Employment Engagement Surveys, stay interviews, and exit surveys. 
 
For assigned divisions, this position will conduct investigations and advise the AGO’s Chief Deputy, Chief of Staff, Deputy Attorneys General, and Division Chiefs on corrective action, disciplinary matters, and reasonable accommodation.


Required Qualifications and Competencies
Three years of broad-based human resources experience including facilitating organizational development or change and consulting on human resource issues 
AND 
 A bachelor's degree* with a focus in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or a related field.

*Professional level HR experience may substitute year for year for a bachelor’s degree.
 

Ideal Candidate Qualifications, Competencies, and Abilities

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets and identify trends and patterns and present actionable insights. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
• Consultation and Advice: Provide direct services to managers, supervisors, and employees in assigned divisions. Advise and provide options-based advice to agency management on a full array of human resource related activities including organizational management, position allocation, corrective and disciplinary matters, employee performance appraisals, and reasonable accommodation.
• Investigations, Corrective Action, and Disciplinary Matters: Advise the AGO’s Chief Deputy, Chief of Staff, Deputy Attorneys General, and Division Chiefs on disciplinary matters.
• Reasonable Accommodation: Work with employees and managers to explore employees' medically-related workplace needs, including reasonable accommodation requests; communicate with the employee, the employee's health care provider(s), and management to evaluate the employee's request; establish the existence of a disability, and identify and implement an accommodation that will effectively overcome the workplace limitations presented.
• Training and Development and Other Duties: Advise, develop and/or provide training, information, and resources regarding AGO culture and its expectations for a respectful, professional, workplace.

• SHRM or HRCI Certification

 
About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve 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. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here.  
 

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.


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.

 Read the following information completely:

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling, and grammar before submitting.
• 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, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
• 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.

Commitment to Diversity
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 2024 “Zo8 Washington Wellness Award” from the Washington Health Care Authority.


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 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. 
  
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.