Human Resources Manager III (Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Human Resources
Posted on January 10, 2025
Salary
$141,039.18 - $178,775.38 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2025JK23534
Department
DHR - Dept. of Human Resources
Division
Human Resources Svc Delvry
Opening Date
01/09/2025
Closing Date
1/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
This Special Duty Assignment (SDA)/Term Limited Temporary (TLT) opportunity is open to current King County employees only.
King County Metro Transit seeks an inspiring, hands-on, well-rounded Human Resources professional to fill the role of a Human Resources Manager III. This role will provide strategic leadership in hiring, developing, and maintaining a highly skilled workforce and delivering quality human resources (HR) services and support to ensure Metro continues to be a great place to work. This position is anticipated to last six months with a possibility of extension.
The HR Manager III is a strategic advisor and partner for the department and its leadership team. This position provides innovative, collaborative, and strategic leadership in the delivery of HR services within Metro. This leadership is needed to transition the workforce from meeting today's demands to being prepared for the evolving needs of the future. This position's focus is on supporting the efficiency of Metro's Employee Services Division with a focus on organizational health and the continuous improvement of systems that attract, retain, and engage employees while providing a model of sound people leadership practices.
The successful candidate will support the efforts of Transit's Assistant General Manager of Employee Services to align and effectively integrate County and division HR programs and strategic initiatives. You will use your strong interpersonal skills to build and leverage relationships, build effective teams and networks at all levels in the County, influence change, and engage in effective problem solving. You will use a collaborative approach to develop strategies both proactively and responsively, to optimize team performance, effectively allocating resources to meet business needs.
This position is a working manager, so in addition to leading a team of highly skilled HR professionals, you will address employee relations issues across the organization, interpret employment law, and apply HR policies and practices in a complex and ever-changing work environment. Our goal is to provide reliable, efficient, and customer-focused HR services while ensuring consistency and reducing organizational liability.
The HR Manager III is an employee of the Department of Human Resources and reports jointly to the Deputy Division Director of Metro Employee Services and the Human Resources Services Delivery (HRSD) Division Director for the county. This reporting structure ensures consistent delivery of HR policies and practices across the county, while supporting the unique and varied needs of each department's line of business.
Successful candidates for this position will be able to clearly demonstrate skill and ability to:
The ideal candidate for this role will:
Required Application Materials
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Jalynn Davis at jalydavis@kingcounty.gov .
Work Schedule
The work schedule is normally Monday through
Friday, 40-hour work week. Variations may be required depending on the demands
and training needs of the work.
Union Membership
This position is not
represented by a union.
Work Location
The incumbent will
have a hybrid work schedule and may work remotely and onsite. The primary
onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington
98104.
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position is currently being performed in a hybrid fashion including teleworking, complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
King County Metro Transit
Metro has pioneered or refined dozens of ideas that have subsequently been adopted by transit agencies nationwide, and for this and other reasons is recognized as a transit industry leader. We are one of the 10 largest transit systems in the country, providing more than 120 million trips a year on transit while maintaining a fleet of more than 1400 buses, including diesel hybrids, electric trolley buses, and one of the largest fleets of articulated buses in the country. We also operate the largest public van pool fleet in the nation as well as Sound Transit Regional Express buses, Link Light Rail, and the Seattle Streetcar.
We are a leader in technology and eco-conscious practices and continuously develop new and innovative ways to improve the overall transit experience for our customers and the public, through Lean Management and other continuous improvement principles.
King County
As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations' history, King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
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.
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.
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.
$141,039.18 - $178,775.38 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2025JK23534
Department
DHR - Dept. of Human Resources
Division
Human Resources Svc Delvry
Opening Date
01/09/2025
Closing Date
1/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
This Special Duty Assignment (SDA)/Term Limited Temporary (TLT) opportunity is open to current King County employees only.
King County Metro Transit seeks an inspiring, hands-on, well-rounded Human Resources professional to fill the role of a Human Resources Manager III. This role will provide strategic leadership in hiring, developing, and maintaining a highly skilled workforce and delivering quality human resources (HR) services and support to ensure Metro continues to be a great place to work. This position is anticipated to last six months with a possibility of extension.
The HR Manager III is a strategic advisor and partner for the department and its leadership team. This position provides innovative, collaborative, and strategic leadership in the delivery of HR services within Metro. This leadership is needed to transition the workforce from meeting today's demands to being prepared for the evolving needs of the future. This position's focus is on supporting the efficiency of Metro's Employee Services Division with a focus on organizational health and the continuous improvement of systems that attract, retain, and engage employees while providing a model of sound people leadership practices.
The successful candidate will support the efforts of Transit's Assistant General Manager of Employee Services to align and effectively integrate County and division HR programs and strategic initiatives. You will use your strong interpersonal skills to build and leverage relationships, build effective teams and networks at all levels in the County, influence change, and engage in effective problem solving. You will use a collaborative approach to develop strategies both proactively and responsively, to optimize team performance, effectively allocating resources to meet business needs.
This position is a working manager, so in addition to leading a team of highly skilled HR professionals, you will address employee relations issues across the organization, interpret employment law, and apply HR policies and practices in a complex and ever-changing work environment. Our goal is to provide reliable, efficient, and customer-focused HR services while ensuring consistency and reducing organizational liability.
Job Duties
The HR Manager III is an employee of the Department of Human Resources and reports jointly to the Deputy Division Director of Metro Employee Services and the Human Resources Services Delivery (HRSD) Division Director for the county. This reporting structure ensures consistent delivery of HR policies and practices across the county, while supporting the unique and varied needs of each department's line of business.
Successful candidates for this position will be able to clearly demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the Metro leadership team:
- Support the complex and unique needs of the Employee Services teams with efficient decision making and effective communication.
- Provide advice to managers on HR policy and regulations in the department, while balancing the need for consistency and alignment with county HR programs.
- Communicate complex HR ideas effectively in multiple settings with diverse audiences.
- Work closely with Transit Labor Manager, Organizational Health, and the Disability Services Team to align strategic and operational results.
- Manage high-quality and timely HR service delivery:
- Shape and implement systems for recruitment, development, and retention of a high quality, diverse workforce that is prepared for the evolving business needs of the future.
- Conduct investigations related to HR issues .
- Administer collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws including Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.
- Build and lead effective teams:
- Allocate staff and resources to meet service delivery demands and workload fluctuations
- Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports as well as coach managers to do the same.
- Set goals for high-quality and customer-focused service Measure progress on goal achievement.
- Model best practices in managing employees:
- Engage and motivate employees to work to the full extent of their classification.
- Effectively manage diverse groups of people and understand how organizations work.
- Create an environment of continuous learning and skill development.
- Foster a culture where every employee is accountable for high-quality service delivery.
- Contribute to the creation of a work environment that is welcoming to all employees.
- Promote an organizational culture that is focused on a shared mission, fosters continuous improvement (LEAN), and embraces equity and social justice for employees and the community.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
The ideal candidate for this role will:
- Five years of increasingly responsible experience in HR at the professional/management level OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform all the key deliverables and expectations of the position.
- Have a strong HR background and expertise to support the complex and unique needs of the Employee Service team.
- Bring a strong background in managing and providing strategic leadership to multi-faceted organizations, including working collaboratively at all levels .
- Be customer-focused and comfortable advising and partnering with senior and executive level management on a variety of complex employment law topics, HR policies, procedures, and practices.
- Be a champion for Equity & Social Justice, understand that systematic racism and its long-term effects are pervasive in our society.
- Be comfortable having candid and sincere conversations with all employees about race and equity in the workplace.
- Design and maintain systems that encourage leader and employee engagement.
- Resolve workplace conflict skillfully.
- Have strong experience managing complex employee leave issues and programs.
- Be able to manage multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment effectively.
- Proficiency with PeopleSoft
- Proficiency with the NEOGOV applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Demonstrated ability to manage change.
- Experience engaging a team that is both on-site and remote.
- Experience performing HR service delivery in a unionized environment.
- Experience in the public sector, government, or other municipal agency
Supplemental Information
Required Application Materials
- An online employment application, to include all relevant employment history and experience related to this role as well as responses to supplemental questions.
- A cover letter that describes your skills, abilities and qualifications related to this role.
- Supplemental Questions.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Jalynn Davis at jalydavis@kingcounty.gov .
Work Schedule
The work schedule is normally Monday through
Friday, 40-hour work week. Variations may be required depending on the demands
and training needs of the work.
Union Membership
This position is not
represented by a union.
Work Location
The incumbent will
have a hybrid work schedule and may work remotely and onsite. The primary
onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington
98104.
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position is currently being performed in a hybrid fashion including teleworking, complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
King County Metro Transit
Metro has pioneered or refined dozens of ideas that have subsequently been adopted by transit agencies nationwide, and for this and other reasons is recognized as a transit industry leader. We are one of the 10 largest transit systems in the country, providing more than 120 million trips a year on transit while maintaining a fleet of more than 1400 buses, including diesel hybrids, electric trolley buses, and one of the largest fleets of articulated buses in the country. We also operate the largest public van pool fleet in the nation as well as Sound Transit Regional Express buses, Link Light Rail, and the Seattle Streetcar.
We are a leader in technology and eco-conscious practices and continuously develop new and innovative ways to improve the overall transit experience for our customers and the public, through Lean Management and other continuous improvement principles.
King County
As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations' history, King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
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.
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:
- 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.
