Senior Human Resources Analyst
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Human Resources
Posted on June 1, 2023
Salary
$94,432.00 - $119,704.00 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2023SE19052
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Administrative Services
Opening Date
05/31/2023
Closing Date
6/14/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Summary
We'd love to meet you!
Does the phrase "Identify and promote the conditions under which all people can live within healthy communities and can achieve optimum health" sing to your heart? Then we would love to meet you!
Public Health Seattle and King County is thrilled to add a new member to the Human Resources team, and we invite you to apply! 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:
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.
The county government has 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 all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
THE POSITION
As a Senior Human Resource Analyst , you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic group of HR professionals as we partner with our divisions, contribute to our mission of eliminating health inequities and maximizing opportunities for every person to achieve optimal health. This position gives the successful applicants a unique opportunity to get involved in the many duties of a HR professional in a rewarding environment that will provide a solid foundation for future HR professional growth.
A strong commitment to continuous improvement, equity and social justice, respect for people, trauma informed care and leadership are a must in this role!
Successful candidates for the position will be able to demonstrate skill and ability, at a minimum to:
Supplemental Information
Forbes 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.
Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified applicants.
This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional career service, term limited temporary (TLT), short-term temporary (STT), or special duty assignment (SDA) vacancies over the next 6 months.
Application Process
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
Work Schedule
This position is full time and may require occasional onsite work.
Work Location
Chinook Building, 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Necessary Special Requirements
This position is not represented.
Contact
For questions regarding this Recruitment please contact, Susan Eddy - Senior HR Manager at susan.eddy @kingcounty.gov or (206) 477-6003.
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
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2023SE19052
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Administrative Services
Opening Date
05/31/2023
Closing Date
6/14/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Summary
We'd love to meet you!
Does the phrase "Identify and promote the conditions under which all people can live within healthy communities and can achieve optimum health" sing to your heart? Then we would love to meet you!
Public Health Seattle and King County is thrilled to add a new member to the Human Resources team, and we invite you to apply! 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
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.
The county government has 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 all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
THE POSITION
As a Senior Human Resource Analyst , you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic group of HR professionals as we partner with our divisions, contribute to our mission of eliminating health inequities and maximizing opportunities for every person to achieve optimal health. This position gives the successful applicants a unique opportunity to get involved in the many duties of a HR professional in a rewarding environment that will provide a solid foundation for future HR professional growth.
A strong commitment to continuous improvement, equity and social justice, respect for people, trauma informed care and leadership are a must in this role!
Successful candidates for the position will be able to demonstrate skill and ability, at a minimum to:
- Develop, conduct and oversee fair, objective and equitable recruitment and selection processes; provide recruitment and hiring services to hiring managers throughout the Department to meet the department workforce and business needs.
- Process and manage protected leave requests, including Family and Medical Leave, collaborating with stakeholders as needed. Provide direction to others in the workgroup on complex cases within the Department.
- Act as a technical lead to other PH Staff by providing training, guidance and problem solving on recruiting and employment; leave management and accommodation process; policies and procedures, personnel guidelines, KC code and union contracts rules and interpretation.
- Lead the Section's collaboration with Disability Services and supervisors to facilitate disability accommodations.
- Advise, coach, and train managers, supervisors, and colleagues on leave administration, classification and compensation system, employment, HR policies, guidelines, county code, employment law, labor and contract administration and other applicable policies and procedures.
- Lead, support and contribute to continuous process improvement of HR practices and processes, using Lean principles.
- Assist in leading the Section's coordination of efforts with a wide range of partners to help facilitate and implement best HR practices across the department.
- Implement a wide range of human resource programs, processes and procedures, assuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and collective bargaining agreements.
- With direction from Employee Labor Relations, participate in and conduct investigations into employee complaints.
- Serve as Department SME / System Administrator the Applicant Tracking System by performing daily administrative activities such as approving requisitions, troubleshooting issues, creating new user profiles, creating and updating classifications specifications, communicating system issues to the department; and other administrative duties.
- Comfortable working in a high volume, multi-focused, fast paced environment, following established processes.
- Skilled, with a comprehensive understanding of how to successfully navigate through core HR practices, including, protected leaves, at providing technical advice and direction to supervisors, managers and the HR workgroup, based on county policy and state/federal laws.
- Have a strong, demonstrated commitment to maintaining customer focused practices, while understanding the vision of the department and implementing best practices consistent with the County's Equity and Social Justice strategic plan.
- Skilled at using data to measure success; learn, iterate, and improve.
- Knowledgeable about employee engagement.
- Grounded and experienced in day-to-day Human Resources operations including experience applying human resource policies/procedures and employment/labor laws in their daily work.
- Highly effective communicators and collaborators and have the ability to synthesize complex information into easy to understand terms for audiences at all levels of the organization.
- Talented and committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace experience where employees experience both trust and respect and are treated with dignity and feel engaged and confident to perform well.
- Tech savvy and comfortable with extended experience using application tracking system (ATS) and HRIS software applications in daily work. The county uses NEOGOV, PeopleSoft HCM, Tableau, and other software programs.
Supplemental Information
Forbes 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.
Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified applicants.
This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional career service, term limited temporary (TLT), short-term temporary (STT), or special duty assignment (SDA) vacancies over the next 6 months.
Application Process
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application.
Work Schedule
This position is full time and may require occasional onsite work.
Work Location
Chinook Building, 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Necessary Special Requirements
- For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring . For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en .
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
This position is not represented.
Contact
For questions regarding this Recruitment please contact, Susan Eddy - Senior HR Manager at susan.eddy @kingcounty.gov or (206) 477-6003.
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.
