Human Resources Business Partner

The Office of Financial Management is seeking a strategic and people-focused Human Resources Business Partner to join our dedicated HR team supporting OFM, the Governor’s Office, and affiliated agencies.

• Provide strategic consultation to various assigned divisions and agencies
• Offer risk-based advice to customers with options that meet the unique organizations' needs while complying with rules, policies, procedures, RCW, WACs, and federal laws
• Provide consultation and support on performance development, corrective action, disciplinary and coaching efforts
• Engage in strategic planning with agency leaders to ensure HR elements are considered and utilized in forming business and hiring plans
• Partner with business leaders to assess human resource needs by planning, developing, and implementing strategies to promote effective relationships and to resolve problems
• Draft and/or review letters associated with corrective or disciplinary issues
• Conduct administrative investigations, prepare documentation, and consult with Appointing Authorities on next steps
• Train, advise and consult managers and supervisors in position description development and changes
• Advise and consult on classification and compensation rules and policies and carry out allocation actions
• Advise on setting exempt salary ranges, salary for new hires, and salary adjustments
• Advice and assist employees through the protected leave process, and certify employees within laws, policies, and requirements

• Experience in strategic HR consultation to leadership and managers, including providing risk-based options aligned with organizational goals
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including RCWs, WACs, and related HR policies and procedures
• Ability to evaluate and allocate positions within Washington General Service (WGS) and exempt structures
• Experience advising on performance development, coaching, corrective, and disciplinary actions
• Skill in conducting administrative investigations, documenting findings, and advising appointing authorities on next steps
• Experience developing and reviewing position descriptions in collaboration with managers and supervisors
• Ability to interpret and apply classification and compensation rules and policies in diverse, complex situations
• Knowledge of salary setting practices, including starting pay and salary adjustments
• Ability to draft or review correspondence related to HR actions (e.g., corrective/disciplinary letters)
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles, with demonstrated application in HR practices
• Demonstrated success in building trust and strong partnerships across all levels of the organization

• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year
• State retirement programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) serves as the backbone of Washington state government.