NEOGOV · 2 months ago
L&I Internal Investigations and Class. & Comp. Manager
Thurston County – Tumwater, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$82K/yr - $147K/yr
9+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Washington's Department of Labor & Industries, which aims to keep Washington safe and working. They are seeking an HR Manager to lead the Classification and Compensation and Internal Investigations programs, focusing on transparency and accountability while providing expert consultation and managing sensitive investigations.
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Responsibilities
Provides expert professional advice, guidance and counsel to supervisors, managers, appointing authorities and HR staff
Manages the agency’s statewide classification and compensation programs to ensure appropriate allocations and compensation, consistency, equity and effectiveness
Represents and speaks for L&I to the Office of Financial Management/State Human Resources (OFM/SHR), Labor Relations and Personnel Resources Board (PRB)
Provides interpretation of relevant RCW’s, WAC’s, collective bargaining agreements, and L&I policies and guidelines
Manages the Position Review Request process, overtime eligibility, and risk classification determinations
Leads the development and implementation of classification and compensation package proposals
Manages the agency’s WMS/EMS compensation and banding process, including determining inclusion or exclusion, coordinating WMS/EMS subcommittee meetings and outcome, performs analysis and makes salary recommendations, and review agency salaries for alignment and internal equity
Develops, updates, and maintains classification and compensation policies and procedures, ensuring compliance
Oversees the agency’s Information Technology Professional structure (ITPS), as the OHR Manager representative on the ITPS evaluation committee, and ensures accurate entry to the state’s ITPS online tool
Provides expert advice and consultation to the Executive Management Team (EMT), Leadership Team (LT) and agency supervisors and managers
Independently manages the internal investigation program including program design and policy development, conducts investigations into issues of the highest sensitivity
Assists the agency with strategies to mitigate loss/risk
The position is the agency’s Ethics Advisor and the Agency Liaison to the Executive Ethics Board
The position is the liaison between the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) whistleblower program, L&I Internal Audit program, and OHR with responsibility to provide evidence, documentation, coordination, and assistance during SAO investigations
The position is the agency's liaison with the Attorney General’s Office regarding Tort Claim and Lawsuit process, with responsibility to provide evidence, documentation, coordination, and general assistance
Provides expert professional advice, guidance, and counsel to supervisors, managers, appointing authorities, HR staff, and employees on issues related to RCW 42.52, Ethics in Public Service Act
Manages the agency’s conflict of interest program
Writes agency responses to the EEB regarding complaints filed against employees
OHR liaison between the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and L&I
Responsible for coordinating employment-related interrogatory responses and evidence gathering
Provides or delegates quarterly Ethics for Today’s Supervisor training
Develops and implements standards to ensure consistency
Qualification
Required
Equivalent combination of education listed below and experience totaling nine (9) years
A bachelor's degree or higher involving major study in human resources management, business administration, or related field plus five (5) years progressively responsible professional human resource generalist experience including investigating and/or responding to complaints filed with federal and state agencies as well as experience in state classification and compensation
Must demonstrate the ability to analyze, interpret, and apply Washington State Civil Services rules, RCWs, WAC, federal and state guidelines, organizational policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements
Demonstrated competency at using strong analytical skills in solving problems and implementing solutions
Demonstrated ability to engage a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels to build a business case for implementation of a solution or change
Additional two (2) years of experience that may be concurrent with professional human resource generalist experience consulting and analyzing conflict of interest issues, and making recommendations/mitigation strategies related to the Ethics in Public Service Act
The person in the position is required to adhere to all agency core competencies and leadership competencies
Expert knowledge of current state and federal statute, regulations, and administrative and case law regarding labor, personnel, civil rights and ethics. Experience interpreting and applying contracts, rules, and statutes
A strong sense of integrity and ethical behavior, and ability to act as a role model for this type of behavior. Accessibility, neutrality, and the ability to balance a high-level of integrity with a humble open mind to flexibility
Advanced knowledge of just cause standards and due process steps; investigations, evidence and reporting; Washington Public Disclosure laws and requirements
Advanced knowledge of RCW 42.52, Ethics in Public Service Act
Exceptional writing skills, providing clear and concise responses to complaints
Expert knowledge of risk management principles and tort liability concepts
Mastery of mediation, negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution principles and methods
Applied principles of group facilitation and interpersonal and group relationships and communication
Ability to manage multiple projects and critical liability issues and effectively re-prioritize as needed to respond to changing circumstances
Skilled in early detection and assessment of potential HR liability issues; provide timely and effective consultation and intervention services
Preferred
Additional experience making clear and concise presentations (including training) to large groups of diverse people from all levels of the organization
Demonstrated experience submitting classification proposals to OFM/SHR and participating in HR Director Review and/or PRB hearings
Senior Professional in Human Resource Management, Professional in Human Resource Management, certification or equivalent
Specialized training such as ITPS and knowledge of WA State and Federal Overtime guidance and regulations
Experience developing and implementing classification and compensation proposals
Demonstrated experience effectively leading, coaching, and advising staff of human resource professionals
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.
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.
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.
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
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