Human Resource Consultant 3, Talent Acquisition | WA State Office of the Attorney General

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

Position and Salary
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is recruiting for a permanent full-time Talent Acquisition Consultant (Human Resource Consultant 3) to join the agency's Human Resources Office. This position will be located in Tumwater, Washington, and is not union-represented. We offer flexible and hybrid work schedules in accordance with AGO policy. 
  
Human Resource Consultant 3 (Salary Range 59): $67,992 – $91,464/annual.
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
 
 
The Opportunity
Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.
We are seeking a collaborative team member, experienced in recruitment operations and consultation, that is ready to bring their skills and unique perspective to the AGO while contributing to the overall success of our collegial, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

The Talent Acquisition Consultant plays a key role in the agency by coordinating and administering the recruitment and selection process for AGO Washington General Service Classifications (WGS), Washington Management Service positions (WMS), and Exempt positions across the state. This position supports recruitment for a wide array of agency needs including Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and Investigators, budget and finance positions, information technology positions, Interns, Law Clerks, and more.

The Office of the Attorney General
The Attorney General’s Office serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes:

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more!

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest. Learn more about the AGO here.

• Full Life-Cycle Recruitment, Outreach, and Talent Sourcing
  • Leverage your knowledge of HR laws, policies, and guidelines, with technical proficiency to lead recruitment, selection, and hiring initiatives
  • Attract diverse and qualified applicant pools through strategic advertisement, sourcing, and outreach
  • Manage recruitments within an Online Recruiting System, including posting announcements and screening applicants based upon both AGO and position-specific criteria
  • Set salaries, prepare offers, and give permission to hiring managers and appointing authorities to extend offers
    
    
• Consultation and Training
  • Provide options-based advice to agency management, supervisors, employees, and applicants regarding a full array of talent acquisition topics while managing risk and providing comprehensive support
  • Reinforce objective screening, interviewing, and selection processes to ensure equitable hiring outcomes
  • Train new supervisors on agency recruitment processes
  • Inform current employees about professional development and career advancement opportunities
     
• Paralegal Internship Program and Law Clerk Program Administrative Support
  • Impact the opportunities available to the future workforce by assisting the Talent Acquisition Supervisor and Workforce Outreach and Development Coordinator with division consultation actions related to the selection and placement of paralegal interns and law clerks
  • Provide support as an alternate for application of established recruitment protocols for both the law clerk and paralegal intern programs

OR

A bachelor’s degree with a focus in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field,
AND
Two years of professional human resource experience.
 
 
Preferred Qualifications
The most competitive candidates will have developed the following skills and experience through public sector, corporate, nonprofit, military, staffing agency work, apprenticeship or workforce programs, freelance recruiting, or other talent acquisition environments:

• Independently coordinating full-cycle recruitment processes to include job analysis, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection
• Workflow tracking of applicant data utilizing Online Recruiting Systems and/or Applicant Tracking Systems. Experience in NEOGOV is highly preferred.
• Developing partnerships with agency divisions and providing options-based advice in accordance with state and federal pre-employment and employment laws, rules (Washington Administrative Code and Civil Service Rules), and Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Partnering with hiring managers to create job announcements that align with the minimum required qualifications provided within position descriptions and with associated employment and pre-employment laws and regulations
• Utilizing behavioral and performance-based hiring tools and practices and providing training on their purposes and functions
• HRCI or SHRM certification

Application Instructions 
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A cover letter, describing your specific qualifications for the position
• A current resume detailing experience and education

Please read the following information completely:

• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
• Please be sure to remove private information such as your Social Security number, date of birth, etc. 
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
• The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
• The AGO complies with employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9, and the selected candidate for these roles, on the first day of employment, must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the Unities States consistent with the requirements of form I-9. In order to proceed in the consideration process at AGO, you will need to provide work authorization that would not require the AGO to sign a cooperative education agreement with a school.

Excellent Benefits
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more.
  
With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests
Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO. The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Talent Acquisition Team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com. 
   
For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at 855-524-5627 or support@neogov.com.