NEOGOV · 2 days ago
DSHS OOS Chief of Human Resources Business Partners
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$93K/yr - $126K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Human Resources leader for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) in Washington State. The Chief of Human Resources Business Partners will oversee the HRBP section within the Human Resources Division, leading teams, developing strategic partnerships, and advising executive leaders to meet organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the policies, procedures, and programs associated with the Human Resource Business Partner section within the Human Resources Division
Direct, lead, and monitor the management of all HRD services through the HRD Human Resource Business Partner section, with statewide impacts to the department and consultation to executive management
Partner closely with executive leaders, HR teams, unions, state agencies, and law enforcement to understand organizational needs and solve workforce challenges
Use data to spot trends, reduce turnover, strengthen leadership pipelines, and support long-term staffing and strategic planning
Advise executive leaders, anticipate HR needs, and help guide organizational change so each administration can meet its goals
Ensure policies, laws, and collective bargaining agreements are followed
Coach executives and managers, lead onboarding for key leadership roles, and build programs that strengthen leadership skills and support succession planning
Advise leaders on progressive discipline and navigating complex situations, ensuring appropriate and timely responses
Review HR data, identify trends, and use that information to create solutions
Ensure that all layoff, reversion, and return-from-exempt actions follow the correct rules, policies, procedures, laws, and collective bargaining agreements
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated history of supervisory and leadership experience
Strong background in human resources consultation
Expert knowledge of human resources rules, laws, and collective bargaining
Exceptional communication skills
Expertise in building relationships
Strong leadership qualities
Outstanding problem-solving abilities
Firm commitment to diversity and inclusion
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans
Ability to translate goals into actionable initiatives
Capability to successfully lead a human resources team through projects of various scopes
Implementing innovative programs and achieving objectives in a rapidly changing environment
Demonstrated success designing and delivering innovative HR programs in fast-paced, rapidly evolving, and complex organizational environments
Proven ability to lead and manage HR teams through large-scale projects, ensuring high-quality execution and achievement of key objectives
Extensive experience developing and implementing core HR strategies, policies, and procedures that support organizational goals and long-term workforce needs
Exceptional leadership and influence skills, with a strong track record of guiding diverse workgroups toward shared goals and unified outcomes
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, human resources, organizational development or closely related field and six or more years of progressively more responsible management experience in human resources
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
PHR or SPHR
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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