Human Resource Analyst - Senior (Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Human Resources
Posted on June 24, 2025
Salary
$103,619.36 - $131,343.47 Annually
Location
401 5th Avenue - Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025EG24870
Department
DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division
Comm & Human Svcs Admin
Opening Date
06/20/2025
Closing Date
7/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.
Join Our HR Team! The Department of Community and Human Services has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Human Resource Analyst Career Service position.
We are seeking one (1) seasoned Senior Human Resource professional to provide overall HR business partner support, give expert consultation on employee and labor relations matters, assist with leave administration, and manage our Talent Acquisition lifecycle process. Our ideal candidate enjoys providing superior customer service in a diverse and fast paced environment, they work collaboratively with hiring managers on resolving human resource challenges and meeting staffing needs and are committed to leading innovation and process improvements.
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. Comprised of five divisions, the Adult Services Division, Behavioral Health & Recovery Division, Children, Youth, and Young Adults Division, Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division, and the Housing, Homelessness, and Community Development Division, DCHS is focused on delivering care and service with equity, empathy, and a commitment to the community we serve.
Great Benefits
King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass, (good on Metro, Pierce, Kitsap, Community, and Sound Transit), and a generous benefits package, (see Benefits tab for more details).
Who may apply: The position is open to the public. This posting will be used to fill one (1) Career Service FTE. This recruitment may also be used to fill a Senior HR Analyst SDA/TLT position in the next three months.
Forms and materials required: Candidates who wish to be considered for the position are required to submit the complete online application form and answers to the attached supplemental questions. Interviews are anticipated to occur the week of July 14, 2025.
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with the position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with weekly onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington 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.
Work Schedule/Conditions: This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hybrid. These positions are not represented.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Erica Gaur
HR Supervisor
(206) 263-5771
erica.gaur@kingcounty.gov
The most competitive candidates will have human resources experience that includes extensive recruiting experience, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, leave administration as well as strong personnel and administrative skills with an emphasis on using technology tools to create work products.
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.
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.
$103,619.36 - $131,343.47 Annually
Location
401 5th Avenue - Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025EG24870
Department
DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division
Comm & Human Svcs Admin
Opening Date
06/20/2025
Closing Date
7/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.
Join Our HR Team! The Department of Community and Human Services has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Human Resource Analyst Career Service position.
We are seeking one (1) seasoned Senior Human Resource professional to provide overall HR business partner support, give expert consultation on employee and labor relations matters, assist with leave administration, and manage our Talent Acquisition lifecycle process. Our ideal candidate enjoys providing superior customer service in a diverse and fast paced environment, they work collaboratively with hiring managers on resolving human resource challenges and meeting staffing needs and are committed to leading innovation and process improvements.
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. Comprised of five divisions, the Adult Services Division, Behavioral Health & Recovery Division, Children, Youth, and Young Adults Division, Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division, and the Housing, Homelessness, and Community Development Division, DCHS is focused on delivering care and service with equity, empathy, and a commitment to the community we serve.
Great Benefits
King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass, (good on Metro, Pierce, Kitsap, Community, and Sound Transit), and a generous benefits package, (see Benefits tab for more details).
Who may apply: The position is open to the public. This posting will be used to fill one (1) Career Service FTE. This recruitment may also be used to fill a Senior HR Analyst SDA/TLT position in the next three months.
Forms and materials required: Candidates who wish to be considered for the position are required to submit the complete online application form and answers to the attached supplemental questions. Interviews are anticipated to occur the week of July 14, 2025.
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with the position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with weekly onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington 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.
Work Schedule/Conditions: This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hybrid. These positions are not represented.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Erica Gaur
HR Supervisor
(206) 263-5771
erica.gaur@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
- Provide strategic partnership, high level guidance and consultative support to people leaders in complex personnel matters, performance management, disciplinary processes/corrective actions, and workplace investigations.
- Assist and/or conduct investigations regarding employee complaints and workplace concerns, conduct fact-finding, witness interviews, and create summary reports in coordination with HR leadership and legal counsel as needed.
- Advise, counsel, and train management and staff regarding classification, compensation, employment issues and compliance with union contracts, county code, employment law, and other applicable policies and procedures. Provide input and enhancements to current human resource practices and processes by contributing innovative ideas and recommending efficiencies.
- Serve as HR representative in labor relations functions, including contract interpretation, grievance handling, and collective bargaining negotiations ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with policies, labor agreements, and employment laws.
- Facilitate and advise on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), state leave laws, and related accommodation requests, ensuring compliance and consistency in application.
- Develop, conduct, monitor and oversee fair, objective and equitable recruitment and selection processes. Facilitate workforce planning to meet Department's workforce and business needs. Provide recruitment and hiring support to hiring managers throughout the division, while understanding different lines of business.
- Create robust sourcing strategies, network with passive candidates, utilize industry websites, job boards, social media, and other tools to grow diverse, well-qualified candidate pools. Develop and implement targeted recruiting strategies and activities; create job announcements and advertisements; ensure compliance with Title VII, ADA, and other non-discrimination law, practices and policies when administering employment processes.
- Conduct or coordinate applicant screening, testing, and interview processes. Train interviewers on effective, legal, and un-biased interview practices. Develop and administer merit-based selection materials including recruitment plans, job-related exams, interview questions, and related rating criteria.
- Engage in continuous process improvements. Design and develop general and specialized human resource programs and metric systems, including determining performance tracking measures, developing procedures and evaluating program performance. Develop, coordinate and deliver training.
- Utilize tools such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, applicant tracking, background and reference check systems, to create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, tracking tools, and recruitment and selection processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
The most competitive candidates will have human resources experience that includes extensive recruiting experience, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, leave administration as well as strong personnel and administrative skills with an emphasis on using technology tools to create work products.
- Five years of increasingly responsible professional human resource experience with a focus on recruiting, leave administration, and employee and labor relations. Experience must demonstrate a working knowledge of state and federal discrimination law, general employment principles, and general labor law as they relate to employee and labor relations, designing and administering selection processes, advice, and decisions.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to successfully anticipate, identify and interpret potential employment problems and issues and create strategies to divert and/or resolve problems.
- Ability to manage multiple high-volume recruitment selection processes effectively and efficiently to hire the best candidate for each position.
- Strong knowledge of leave administration, FMLA laws and regulations, and accommodation process.
- Demonstrated skill at working collaboratively, creating relationships, building trust and rapport with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of information quickly and identify trends, patterns, and impacts of data as it relates to workforce planning and development.
- Skill in effective time-management, planning, prioritizing and coordinating multiple projects with critical timelines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills which includes the ability to deliver presentations and trainings to large groups.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of PeopleSoft or other HRIS system.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of Neogov or other electronic applicant tracking system.
- Intermediate level of proficiency using SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook or an equivalent email program.
- Experience in the public sector
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Experience with PeopleSoft and Neogov
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:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- 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: eligible King County employees may 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 twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite 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.
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.
