Human Resource Consultant 2 (HRC2) Talent Acquisition Specialist

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job Title: Human Resource Consultant 2 (HRC2) Talent Acquisition
Location: Thurston County - Olympia, WA. (Hybrid) This position almost exclusively works from home, with the exception of in-office meetings or for training. 
Closes:  April 5th, 2026
Salary: $60,132 - $80,820 Annually 
  
This is your rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative recruitment team where no two days are the same! In this role, you’ll partner closely with hiring managers to bring positions to life—from digging into job details to crafting engaging job announcements that attract top talent. If you enjoy working in a production-driven environment, building strong partnerships, and turning position descriptions into compelling opportunities, this is a great chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a supportive and energetic team.
  
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The Opportunity:
This position is part of a collaborative 8-person team and works closely within a 4-person section dedicated to recruitment intake and job posting development. The role serves as a key point of contact for internal partners, supporting the timely and accurate intake of recruitment requests and translating position details into clear, engaging job announcements. Working in partnership with hiring managers and team members, this position ensures a consistent flow of information throughout the recruitment process while providing professional and technical support in drafting and posting opportunities. This position supports the DCYF mission by delivering efficient, high-quality recruitment services that help attract and hire top talent across the agency.

Some of what you will get to do: 

• Respond to recruitment requests.
• Draft job announcements using NeoGov to provide the applicant an understanding of the position and agency, based on the position description (PD). 
• Develop and implement recruitment and hiring plans in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Perform job analysis through consultation with the hiring manager and PD review, to deepen understanding of position to identify the ideal candidate; recommend PD updates/changes when necessary to attract the right candidates.
• Extrapolate information from finalized position description to create lively and engaging job announcements that abide by EEO, CBA, WAC and agency policy.
• Provide advice regarding full-cycle recruitment and the specific courses of action that are beneficial to the hiring process; advises hiring manager.
• Applies problem-solving skills, looking for root cause and asking clarifying questions. Reacts to situation in a professional manner, contributing to our program success and reputation.
• Respond to requests and inquiries, ensuring request is fully answered or completed. 
• Maintain recruitment tracker, ensuring information is up to date and accurate.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient knowledge evaluating applicant qualifications against established criteria, including interpreting transferable skills and applying structured or competency-based screening methods.
• Working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and policies governing recruitment, including EEO/AA requirements, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Proficient knowledge applying customer-first behavior, delivering service in a warm and friendly manner.
• Proficient knowledge writing skills that demonstrate the ability to develop proper sentence structure and grammar, and the ability to convey information in a clear, easy-to-understand way.
• Intermediate skills in a flexible environment where they are able to identify potential issues and research requirements in order to develop a sound hiring plan.

• Five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources or a professional level office environment.

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, human services or marketing and one (1) year of human resources experience.

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

• Six months of experience using NEOGOV or similar applicant tracking system.
• Six months of experience providing professional level recruitment consultation.
• Intermediate skill in the use of Internet and social media for research and connecting people with resources.

How do I apply?

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

• Current resume detailing experience and education.
• Letter of Interest.

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 mission 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.

“Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. 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.