Human Resource Consultant 4 - EEO/HR Investigator

The Washington State Patrol is seeking a senior-level Human Resource Consultant to serve as its EEO/HR Investigator, leading sensitive workplace investigations and delivering strategic HR guidance. In this onsite role in Olympia, the position independently manages complex, legally sensitive matters and helps shape agency-wide employment practices through clear, evidence-based recommendations.

As a trusted advisor to agency leadership and HR partners, you will interpret federal and state employment requirements, apply civil service rules and collective bargaining agreements, and support a respectful, legally compliant workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently conduct complex, trauma-informed investigations covering allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, and other protected class concerns.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses; collect and evaluate evidence; assess credibility; and apply federal and state laws, agency policy, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports that include findings of fact and recommendations supported by the evidence for agency leadership.
• Advise executives, managers, and HR staff on employee relations, performance management, workplace conflict, accommodations, and other complex employment matters.
• Collaborate with leadership to address challenging employee issues while balancing organizational needs, legal requirements, and employee rights.
• Provide consultation throughout complaint resolution and accommodation processes.
• Interpret and apply federal and state employment laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and agency policy.
• Evaluate reasonable accommodation requests and essential job functions while ensuring decisions are consistent and legally compliant.
• Maintain confidentiality of investigative records and prepare documentation for agency leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and deliver training on respectful workplaces, harassment prevention, reasonable accommodations, investigations, and HR compliance.
• Recommend process improvements and best practices that strengthen workplace culture, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences, or a closely related field (equivalent experience may substitute for education).
• 3 years of professional-level HR experience, including conducting workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or misconduct.

Work Location and Schedule

• Location: Olympia, WA (onsite).
• This is not a full-time telework position.
• Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to the location.
• A hybrid work schedule may be available after training and/or a probationary period has been successfully completed.

Salary

• USD 76,608 - 102,996 per year

Benefits and Programs

• Flexible schedules and telework options for most positions to support work-life balance.
• Infants at Work Program, based on long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve the community through meaningful work.
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

Additional Information

• This role is not a full-time telework position.
• Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 with the SSN blacked out. If required documentation is not provided, veterans preference will not be awarded.
• The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship, so applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.
• For more information on how to apply, please click the provided application instructions (Download PDF reader).
• Questions: Contact Aleesha Brown at (360) 704-2312 or al [email protected].