State of Washington
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Office of Financial Management, State of Washington
Hybrid role based in Olympia, WA.
Travel to Olympia and other state locations frequently.
Salary range: $175,000 – $195,000 annually, with potential for career growth beyond this range.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the administration of the Washington General Service, Washington Management Service, Exempt Management Service, and State Officials Salary Administration (SOSA) program, resolving personnel issues and ensuring agency compliance with civil service rules.
Modernize HR systems, overseeing the state’s human capital management platform and future enterprise resource planning initiatives.
Represent the State of Washington externally, building partnerships with labor organizations, public agencies, national networks, and professional associations, and promoting the state as an employer of choice.
Serve as a member of the Public Employees Benefits Board, governing health and insurance benefit programs for state employees.
Serve as a key advisor to the Governor, OFM Director, and Cabinet on matters affecting state employees, both represented and non-represented.
Oversee the civil service system, managing classification and compensation structures and guiding labor relations and collective bargaining strategy.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in public sector HR practices.
Knowledge of enterprise-wide human resource systems, including civil service, classification, compensation, labor relations, and benefits administration.
Ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals and statewide priorities.
Skill in interpreting, applying, and developing personnel policies, rules, and labor contracts within a complex regulatory and political environment.
Experience leading organizational change and process improvement efforts.
Inclusive communication skills that foster trust, transparency, and collaboration across diverse employee groups.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, human resources, labor relations, law, organizational leadership, or a related field.
Senior HR leadership experience in state, local, or federal government.
Experience supporting union-represented employees and influencing legislative or public policy impacting workforce systems.
Proven experience managing HR operations during organizational transformation, consolidation, or restructuring.
Demonstrated innovation in HR technology adoption, including the use of AI, automation, or data visualization tools to improve service delivery.
Track record of successful collaboration with elected officials, union leadership, and community stakeholders in high-profile or politically sensitive situations.
Benefits Overview
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging culture.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year.
State retirement program participation.
Application Process Submit an online application, including a cover letter, résumé, and at least three professional references.
For questions or reasonable accommodation requests, contact TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov.
The Office of Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable civil service rules.
This position is exempt from civil service rules.
For more information, see WAC 357‑19‑195.
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Hybrid role based in Olympia, WA.
Travel to Olympia and other state locations frequently.
Salary range: $175,000 – $195,000 annually, with potential for career growth beyond this range.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the administration of the Washington General Service, Washington Management Service, Exempt Management Service, and State Officials Salary Administration (SOSA) program, resolving personnel issues and ensuring agency compliance with civil service rules.
Modernize HR systems, overseeing the state’s human capital management platform and future enterprise resource planning initiatives.
Represent the State of Washington externally, building partnerships with labor organizations, public agencies, national networks, and professional associations, and promoting the state as an employer of choice.
Serve as a member of the Public Employees Benefits Board, governing health and insurance benefit programs for state employees.
Serve as a key advisor to the Governor, OFM Director, and Cabinet on matters affecting state employees, both represented and non-represented.
Oversee the civil service system, managing classification and compensation structures and guiding labor relations and collective bargaining strategy.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in public sector HR practices.
Knowledge of enterprise-wide human resource systems, including civil service, classification, compensation, labor relations, and benefits administration.
Ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals and statewide priorities.
Skill in interpreting, applying, and developing personnel policies, rules, and labor contracts within a complex regulatory and political environment.
Experience leading organizational change and process improvement efforts.
Inclusive communication skills that foster trust, transparency, and collaboration across diverse employee groups.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, human resources, labor relations, law, organizational leadership, or a related field.
Senior HR leadership experience in state, local, or federal government.
Experience supporting union-represented employees and influencing legislative or public policy impacting workforce systems.
Proven experience managing HR operations during organizational transformation, consolidation, or restructuring.
Demonstrated innovation in HR technology adoption, including the use of AI, automation, or data visualization tools to improve service delivery.
Track record of successful collaboration with elected officials, union leadership, and community stakeholders in high-profile or politically sensitive situations.
Benefits Overview
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging culture.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year.
State retirement program participation.
Application Process Submit an online application, including a cover letter, résumé, and at least three professional references.
For questions or reasonable accommodation requests, contact TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov.
The Office of Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable civil service rules.
This position is exempt from civil service rules.
For more information, see WAC 357‑19‑195.
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