Senior HR Analyst Special Duty Assignment
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Analysis
Posted on January 31, 2023
Salary
$94,432.00 - $119,704.00 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Job Number
2023-17938
Division
Parks
Closing
2/8/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
King County Parks has an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Analyst Special Duty Assignment. We are seeking a seasoned talent advisor and human resource professional to join our HR Team in providing overall HR business partner support, with a primary focus on talent acquisition and leave management. Our ideal candidate takes pride in providing superior customer service in a diverse and fast paced environment, works collaboratively with hiring managers on resolving human resource issues and meeting staffing needs, and is committed to leading innovation and process improvements.
Come join a team that is collaborative, supportive, innovative, and open to ideas! The HR team focuses on efficiency and providing top-notch service for our division, but still recognizes and prioritizes a healthy work-life balance for the team. The HR team is also fortunate to have the support of our Parks leaders who value the work of HR and see us as active partners in all lines of business.
Who are we?
Be a part of King County Parks! King County Parks has evolved from 150 acres in 1938 to more than 32,000 acres. Today, our system consists of more than 205 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 250 miles of backcountry trails. Our mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/parks .
And check us out on the socials at Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Flickr .
Duration: Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position is anticipated to be 12 months.
Who May Apply: This opportunity is open to current King County career service or appointed employees who have passed their initial probationary period.
Job Duties
Required Qualifications:
Working Conditions:
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 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. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
Application and Selection Process:
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
Patty Jurgens at patty.jurgens@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-4572.
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.
To Apply
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.
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.
$94,432.00 - $119,704.00 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Job Number
2023-17938
Division
Parks
Closing
2/8/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
King County Parks has an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Analyst Special Duty Assignment. We are seeking a seasoned talent advisor and human resource professional to join our HR Team in providing overall HR business partner support, with a primary focus on talent acquisition and leave management. Our ideal candidate takes pride in providing superior customer service in a diverse and fast paced environment, works collaboratively with hiring managers on resolving human resource issues and meeting staffing needs, and is committed to leading innovation and process improvements.
Come join a team that is collaborative, supportive, innovative, and open to ideas! The HR team focuses on efficiency and providing top-notch service for our division, but still recognizes and prioritizes a healthy work-life balance for the team. The HR team is also fortunate to have the support of our Parks leaders who value the work of HR and see us as active partners in all lines of business.
Who are we?
Be a part of King County Parks! King County Parks has evolved from 150 acres in 1938 to more than 32,000 acres. Today, our system consists of more than 205 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 250 miles of backcountry trails. Our mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/parks .
And check us out on the socials at Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Flickr .
Duration: Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position is anticipated to be 12 months.
Who May Apply: This opportunity is open to current King County career service or appointed employees who have passed their initial probationary period.
Job Duties
- 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.
- Advise management and staff regarding classification, compensation, employment issues and compliance with union contracts, county code, employment law, and other applicable policies and procedures.
- Create sourcing strategies, 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.
- Serve as Protected Leaves Management Administrator. Determine eligibility for FMLA/KCFML/PPL; Consult with employees and management, track leave usage, and coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate coding and manage donated leave program.
- Provide input and enhancements to current human resource practices and processes by contributing innovative ideas and recommending efficiencies.
- Utilize tools such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, Neogov, Peoplesoft, background and reference check systems, to create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, tracking tools, and recruitment and selection processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Five years of increasingly responsible human resource and recruiting experience. Experience must demonstrate a working knowledge of state and federal discrimination law, general employment principles, and general labor law as they relate to designing and administering selection processes, advice, and decisions.
- Experience in managing multiple high-volume selection processes effectively and efficiently to hire the best candidate for each position.
- Two or more years of progressive experience processing and managing protected leaves, including disability accommodation requests, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Knowledge and experience researching, interpreting, and applying HR employment law and HR rules, policies, procedures, including EEO, disability accommodation, Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act and others.
- Experience advising, coaching and training managers and supervisors in HR business processes.
- Skill in effective time-management and the ability to work daily in a fast-paced environment, with multiple competing priorities and sensitive situations.
- Interpersonal savvy - Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Values differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Communicates effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Action oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Customer focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Working Conditions:
- Work Location: This position is primarily teleworking and the King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle WA 98104.
- Work Hours: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week.
- FLSA Status: This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.
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 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. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
Application and Selection Process:
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
- King County application
- Resume
- Cover Letter detailing your background and what you can bring to this position
- Responses to supplemental questions
Patty Jurgens at patty.jurgens@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-4572.
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.
To Apply
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.
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
- 10 paid 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.