HR Supervisor
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Other
Posted on March 7, 2023
Salary
$103,833.60 - $131,601.60 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
DPH - Public Health
Job Number
2022SE16348
Division
Administrative Services
Closing
3/20/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
The Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks a strong leader and team advocate for a HR Supervisor to fill a Career Service position within the department.
As an HR Supervisor, you will provide direct supervision and support to our talented recruitment and selection team. Providing continuous improvement, prioritizing workflow, increased efficiency, and communication as we partner with our divisions and contribute to Public Health's mission of eliminating health inequities and maximizing opportunities for every person to achieve optimal health. This position gives the successful candidate a unique opportunity to get involved in the many duties of an HR professional in a rewarding environment that will provide a solid foundation for future HR professional growth.
Department of Public Health
As one of the largest metropolitan health departments in the United States, Public Health Seattle and King County aims to protect and improve the health and well-being of all people in King County by employing strategies, policies, and interventions to reduce health disparities. Our work is:
Well-qualified candidates will exhibit strength in the following competencies:
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not overtime eligible. Our employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek. This position is not represented by a union.
To Apply
This position is open to all qualified applicants. If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Selection Process
King County values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans and those with lived experiences.
Applications will be reviewed as received, and they will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. All materials will be evaluated for spelling, grammar, and punctuation usage. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a series of interviews.
Virtual interviews for this position will be held the afternoon of Thursday, March 23rd. invitations to interview will be sent no later than Tuesday, March 21st.
Forms and Materials Required
Susan Eddy, HR Manager
206-477-6003
susan.eddy@kingcounty.gov
Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly by telecommuting, with occasional onsite work and meetings, as influenced by business needs. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities.
Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$103,833.60 - $131,601.60 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
DPH - Public Health
Job Number
2022SE16348
Division
Administrative Services
Closing
3/20/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
The Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks a strong leader and team advocate for a HR Supervisor to fill a Career Service position within the department.
As an HR Supervisor, you will provide direct supervision and support to our talented recruitment and selection team. Providing continuous improvement, prioritizing workflow, increased efficiency, and communication as we partner with our divisions and contribute to Public Health's mission of eliminating health inequities and maximizing opportunities for every person to achieve optimal health. This position gives the successful candidate a unique opportunity to get involved in the many duties of an HR professional in a rewarding environment that will provide a solid foundation for future HR professional growth.
Department of Public Health
As one of the largest metropolitan health departments in the United States, Public Health Seattle and King County aims to protect and improve the health and well-being of all people in King County by employing strategies, policies, and interventions to reduce health disparities. Our work is:
- Based on Science and Evidence
- Driven by Social Justice
- Focused on Prevention
- Centered on the Community
- In collaboration with the Public Health HR Manager team, assist with workflow, work prioritization, and continuing to grow and support strong partnerships with the divisions we support.
- Support the recruitment and selection team as an engaged leader, who can balance providing guidance and counsel of staff, while working to reduce 'answer shopping', and promoting consistency across the work unit.
- Support consistency and quality by establishing process checks and standard work in the areas of equity in recruitment and selection practices, communication standards, review/approval and tracking of Personnel Change Notices, and other HR processes and procedures.
- Advise, coach, and train managers, supervisors, and colleagues on personnel rules, employee disciplinary and corrective actions, classification and compensation system, employment, HR policies, guidelines, county code, employment law, labor and contract administration, and other applicable policies and procedures.
- Support healthy conflict engagement services to individuals and teams in conflict, focusing on restoring and healing working relationships.
- Develop, conduct, and oversee fair, objective, and equitable recruitment and selection processes as needed; provide recruitment and hiring services to hiring manager throughout the department to meet the department workforce and business needs.
- Perform other duties as required.
Well-qualified candidates will exhibit strength in the following competencies:
- Communication - able to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely around a variety of HR policies, procedures, practices, and strategies.
- Approachability - be seen as open and engaging to both the team, as well as division and department partners, be open and receptive to the team, and responsive to their needs.
- Managerial Courage - be able to consistently advocate within your supervisor role, push back where warranted and appropriate, advocate for the team and provide a solid foundation of support.
- Creativity - committed to standardized work and process improvement
- Strategic/critical thinker - know or rapidly become familiar with the lines of business to help with strategically orienting and prioritizing workflows.
- Five years of increasingly responsible human resources experience, including time spent providing leadership to a team.
- Demonstrated skill and experience with establishing standard work and developing and implementing work prioritization strategies.
- Demonstrated skill and ability to successfully navigate within political/bureaucratic environments.
- Have a strong, demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service to our employees.
- Reinforce and promote a customer-focused practice, while implementing the vision of the department and best practices consistent with King County's Equity and Social Justice strategic plan.
- Skilled in building cooperative relationships quickly and professionally.
- Committed to showing compassion and patience; be an approachable and effective listener and enjoy working with people from a variety of cultures, communities, backgrounds, and experiences.
- Able to maintain composure under pressure and is skilled in the ability to recognize and work effectively with sensitive situations; able to coach team in developing/strengthening this skill set where applicable.
- Have strong analytical skills and can identify subtle, hidden, or difficult issues.
- Experienced in the handling of confidential materials, personal employee matters, and business issues with discretion.
- Able to demonstrate skill in quickly organizing, prioritizing, and weighing the ongoing needs of involved parties in complex employment matters.
- Skilled in writing clearly, professionally, and effectively with various audiences.
- Detail-oriented in the review of rules and documentation. Utilize effective and clear communication while providing guidance.
- Able to skillfully see the larger picture, consider a variety of involved parties and interests, consider ramifications, and identify possible outcomes.
- Quick and eager learner who is seeking professional growth and open to constructive feedback.
- Able to work in a high volume, multi-focused, fast-paced environment and follow established processes.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of how to successfully navigate core HR practices, including protected leaves and recruitment, providing technical advice and direction to supervisors, managers, and the HR workgroup, based on county policy and state/federal laws.
- Experience providing human resource guidance in a unionized environment
- Experience with PeopleSoft
- Experience with NEOGOV
- Previous experience advising managers/supervisors on federal, state, and local leave laws
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not overtime eligible. Our employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek. This position is not represented by a union.
To Apply
This position is open to all qualified applicants. If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Selection Process
King County values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans and those with lived experiences.
Applications will be reviewed as received, and they will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. All materials will be evaluated for spelling, grammar, and punctuation usage. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a series of interviews.
Virtual interviews for this position will be held the afternoon of Thursday, March 23rd. invitations to interview will be sent no later than Tuesday, March 21st.
Forms and Materials Required
- An online employment application completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs . The employment history should go back at least 10 years if you have 10 years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience).
Susan Eddy, HR Manager
206-477-6003
susan.eddy@kingcounty.gov
Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly by telecommuting, with occasional onsite work and meetings, as influenced by business needs. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities.
Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.