Human Resources Consultant 1 (HRC1) - Talent Acquisition

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community". 

Job Title: Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1) - Talent Acquisition 

Location: Olympia, WA | Although primarily telework, telework arrangements are subject to business needs and may change. You must be willing to report to the office for quarterly in-person meetings, IT or equipment support, or if the position is transitioned to an in-office work arrangement.

Closes: Thursday, 9/17/2026

Salary: $54,204.00 - 72,900.00 Annually. 

An HRC1 opportunity is available on our collaborative and people-focused Talent Acquisition Team! In this role, you will play a meaningful part in advancing the agency's overall mission. While much of your work may happen behind the scenes, it directly supports the dedicated teams working to improve long-term outcomes for children, youth, and families. You'll serve as a key connector and problem-solver, supporting the agency and responding to inquiries from both internal and external customers. 

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Opportunity:

The primary objective of this position is to provide first-level professional human resource support to the Talent Acquisition Specialists (HRC2's) and to assist in the recruitment and selection process. Under the direction of Talent Acquisition Manager, this position will be responsible for independently prioritizing, planning, coordinating, and implementing duties as necessary to accomplish the assigned responsibilities. This position may be the initial point of contact for internal and external customers and will be independently responsible for important components of the coordination and facilitation of recruitment activities as well as the collection and recording of appropriate documentation and electronic records and files for the recruitment and selection processes.

 

Some of what you will get to do: 

• Provide professional level HR support to candidates, recruiters, staff, and the DCYF HR community through the maintenance of the Talent Acquisition Unit (TAU) centralized email inbox.
• Create and manage communication by providing updates to candidates regarding the process or status of applications.
• Online Hiring Center (OHC) account management- review requirements necessary to create new user accounts and reconcile old accounts by inactivating user access.
• Close out completed recruitment requisitions, job postings, and exam plans when hiring actions are completed or recruitments are canceled.
• Assist DCYF staff in the utilization of OHC / NEOGOV system.
• Assist external candidates with the applications to DCYF; provide assistance and resources for troubleshooting issues.
• Backup for HRC2's, move candidates through the evaluation steps, review applications / resumes for qualifications and place candidates on eligible lists including screening out unqualified candidates.
• Assist with gathering documents and reports for public records requests.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of work experience in an office or human resources setting, or related field OR a mixture of relevant education and experience equaling four (4) years

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of progressively responsible experience as a professional HR Consultant with the State of WA, where an essential function of the job was sourcing and hiring.
• Experience interpreting and applying employment law.
• Experience providing recruitment consultation.

 

How do I apply? 

Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:

• Letter of Interest/ Cover Letter
• Resume

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.  If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
 
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.  

Incumbent must hold a valid driver's license.

Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility, visit: Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact a DCYF recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission).  If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

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