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Human Resource Consultant 2 (DOH8877)



These home-based (remote) positions are open to Washington residents and those residing on the ID/WA and OR/WA borders.


The Opportunity

The Washington State Department of Health’s Office of People Services is hiring two Human Resource Consultant 2 (HRC 2) professionals for six-month, non-permanent assignments supporting critical workforce transition work.


In this role, you will help coordinate and support workforce transition processes that require careful attention to personnel rules, documentation, and employee communication. Working closely with HR leadership and teams across HR Operations, you’ll help ensure these processes are carried out with accuracy, consistency, and respect for employees.


This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed HR work, thrives in a structured environment, and values accuracy, organization, and confidentiality while supporting employees and leaders through important organizational transitions. Key responsibilities include:


Layoff Coordination & Assessment Support

  • Prepare layoff assessment documentation used to determine potential layoff options for employees.
  • Review position descriptions and identify required qualifications needed for assessment analysis.
  • Coordinate assessment assignments and track progress to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Compile and organize documentation needed for layoff reviews, including resumes, application materials, and position descriptions.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Classification & Compensation teams to retrieve personnel records and position documentation when needed.


Qualification Reviews & Analysis

  • Review employee resumes and application profiles to determine whether individuals meet required qualifications for potential positions.
  • Provide clear written explanations outlining how employees do or do not meet required qualifications.


HR Communication & Documentation

  • Draft professional HR correspondence related to layoff processes, including:
    • At-risk notices
    • Layoff option letters
    • Layoff separation and confirmation letters
    • Advance leadership notifications and employee communications
  • Prepare summary reports for agency leadership outlining the results and impacts of layoff assessment waves.


Records & Data Management

  • Maintain and organize confidential layoff records across shared HR drives and collaboration platforms.
  • Ensure personnel documentation is properly stored, accessible, and compliant with records management requirements.
  • Monitor and manage the layoff inbox, tracking employee responses, documentation submissions, and correspondence requiring HR leadership review.


HR Operations Support

  • Assist with additional HR administrative work as needed, including drafting employee appointment and personnel letters.
  • Support personnel processing activities and data entry in the state’s Human Resource Management System (HRMS).
  • Provide general support to the HR Operations team during high-volume personnel actions.


Why You’ll Love This Role

This role supports important work that helps ensure workforce transitions are handled with professionalism, fairness, and respect. You’ll collaborate with experienced HR professionals who are committed to clear communication, thoughtful processes, and supporting employees and leaders during complex organizational changes. It’s also an opportunity to deepen your HR experience in areas like personnel administration, records management, and employment rules while contributing to work that prioritizes transparency and consistency.


Required Qualifications 

Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.


  • One (1) year of experience in a Human Resources (HR) office interpreting, explaining, and applying HR rules, policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Two (2) years of experience performing clerical or administrative duties in an office setting, including drafting letters and email correspondence and responding to customer inquiries.
  • Proficiency using word processing and spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, to draft correspondence, format documents, and track or organize information. 
  • Written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear and accurate HR correspondence and document qualification determinations.

Preferred Qualifications

While these aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.

  • Experience applying HR rules, policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreements specifically within Washington State government or a unionized environment.
  • Experience processing personnel or payroll actions in the State of Washington’s Human Resource Management System (HRMS) or other HR information systems.
  • Knowledge of Layoff and Recall rules within WAC 357, and WFSE and SEIU collective bargaining agreements.
  • Experience organizing or maintaining confidential personnel records in a shared electronic system. 
  • Experience reviewing resumes and application materials to determine whether individuals meet position qualifications.
  • Experience supporting layoffs, employee transitions, or other complex personnel actions in a public sector or unionized environment.

Employee Benefits 

We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health. 


About the Washington State Department of Health

We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.


Working Conditions:

The following describes the working conditions of the positions, with or without reasonable accommodation.


  • Work Setting: Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in a DOH or home-based office environment. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in government office environments.
  • Schedule: Standard business hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A flexible and/or compressed work schedule will be considered at the incumbent’s request, subject to supervisory approval.
  • Travel Requirements: Infrequent travel may be assigned to the employee, as needed. When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; or provide alternate transportation while on state business.
  • Tools & Equipment: Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.)
  • Customer Interactions: Daily contact with customers, maintain strict confidentiality of personal information.
  • Other: The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment. This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities. 

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.


Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).


DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.


Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year


Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.  


DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. 


Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Zach Covington at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference the DOH8877 recruitment number.


Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues. 

Qualifications

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. 

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. 

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

Date Posted
03/06/2026
Job Reference
DOH8877
Organization
Dept. of Health, Office of People Services (PS)
Location
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Category
Human Resources
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