Talent Associate (HR Associate)
- Summary
King County Metro Transit Employee Services Division has an exciting opportunity for two highly organized, customer-focused Talent Associates (HR Associates) to join our team. The Talent Associate is an integral member of the Transit HR team, and is responsible for administrative and outreach details in support of Metro Transit's recruitment efforts. Talent Associates organize, prioritize, coordinate, and deploy key elements of selection processes that receive, screen, test, evaluate, and hire 600 or more employees annually.
Metro Transit Employee Services Division (Human Resources) supports the largest Department in King County in recruitment and selection, workforce planning and development, hiring authority and section manager advisement, HRIS data and analytics and electronic records management. These positions may also work on Human Resource Generalist duties when needed. This includes leave administration, performance management, training and development, and other needed Human Resource duties.
Who May Apply:
This recruitment is open to all King County employees and the general public. This recruitment will be used to fill two 18 month Special Duty Assignments or Term Limited Temporary (TLT) positions with the possibility of an extension. This recruitment also creates an eligibility pool to fill future career service positions, term-limited temporary vacancies, and/or special duty assignments that may occur in the next year.
If you like to #MakeADifference, Come join our team and Apply today!- Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
You will:- Provide support for recruitment and selection activities.
- Communicate with internal and external applicants in person, over the phone, and via email. Act as liaison between applicants, recruiters, and the agency.
- Schedule applicants for testing and interviews. Administer applicant skill testing.
- Coordinate, track, and monitor a variety of HR documents and work requests in electronic and paper format.
- Conduct detailed background reviews on applicants including criminal conviction histories, employment references, pre-employment physicals and DOT mandated drug and alcohol requisites.
- Coordinate documentation of employment process and completion of hiring documents for Transit Division new hires.
- Use PeopleSoft, Neogov, Word, and Excel to track recruitment activity, create letters, and generate reports.
- Maintain confidentiality related to human resources issues including employment decisions, selection processes, testing, drug testing results, criminal history records, disciplinary and other complex issues.
- Ensure compliance with standard employment procedures and completion of personnel documents that comply with Federal, State, County, and Municipal code, Federal DOT regulations, CDL, Title VII, EEOC, ADA, and relevant county policy.
- Cross-train and back up other team members in assorted duties in support of Transit HR.
- Attend events and promote Metro Transit employment opportunities.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:
- Have Increasingly responsible administrative support responsibilities in the area of human resources OR any equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience that provide the ability to perform the core competencies of the position.
- Have demonstrated attention to details and understanding the importance of being exact.
- Have demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service and clear communication both orally and in writing.
- Have excellent organizational skills are required to work on a number of projects simultaneously and complete projects within specified deadlines.
- Have demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve, apply good judgment and initiative.
- Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group.
- Have the ability to create, proofread, edit, and format documents according to standard business writing practices.
- Have excellent computer skills that include: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Are knowledgeable in human resources employment practices and guidelines.
- Have experience with test administration practices.
- Have experience in the use of PeopleSoft or other HRIS system.
- Have used Neogov or other electronic applicant tracking system.
- Supplemental Information
Who May Apply
These positions are open to current King County employees and the general public. This recruitment will hire for two Term Limited Temporary (TLT) positions for 18 months.. It also creates an eligibility pool to fill future career service positions, term-limited temporary vacancies, and/or special duty assignments that may occur in the next year.
Forms and Materials Required
Applicants for this position are required to submit the complete online application form (www.kingcounty.gov/jobs), a cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position, and answers to the attached supplemental questions. . Applications that are not complete, or do not include all required materials may be rejected as incomplete, and not advanced in the process. Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.
Great Benefits: King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass (good on Metro, Pierce, Community and Sound Transit) and a generous benefits package, including PERS Retirement (see Benefits tab for more details).
Work Schedule
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay if scheduled. Work schedule is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m. Variations may be required depending on the demands and needs of the work.
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly by teleworking; complemented with 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. 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.
Union Membership
These positions are not represented.
Class Code
231110
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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 Julie.Dunn@KingCounty.gov .
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.
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01Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
02If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff03Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Outlook?- None, but willing to learn.
- Very Limited. I have completed training, but have not used it much.
- Beginner. I am able to send, forward and delete emails; set up and use contacts; schedule appointments; view calendars; sort emails; use the task function.
- Intermediate. In addition to the beginner-level skills, I am also able to create and invite others to appointments; make recurring meetings; add delegates; reserve conference rooms; assign tasks; modify task columns; flag emails.
- Advanced. In addition to the beginner and intermediate-level skills, I am also able to use Journal, Notes, customize Outlook; use the find feature; use the autopick meeting function; use the autodialer function.
04Which of the following choices most closely describes your skill level with Microsoft Word?- None, but willing to learn.
- Very Limited. I have completed training, but have not used it much.
- Beginner. I am able to create, open, save and print documents; cut, copy, paste and delete text; format text; set paper size and orientation.
- Intermediate. In addition to the beginner-level skills, I am also able to create page breaks; adjust line spacing; insert page numbers; use auto text; create and edit templates; insert headers and footers; insert and edit tables; use search and replace.
- Advanced. In addition to the beginner and intermediate-level skills, I am also able to set up data sources for mail merge; create macros; use track and review; protect documents; convert tables to text; create hyperlinks, create columns.
05Which of the following choices describes your skill level in Adobe Pro?- No experience
- Beginning experience. I can create PDFs from word documents.
- Intermediate experience. I can get signatures and edit PDFs
- Advanced. I can create forms, edit documents, convert documents
06Which of the following computer programs do you have experience or skill in using? (Check all that apply)- PeopleSoft or other HRIS System
- NEOGOV or other applicant tracking system
- None of the above
07Please indicate your skill level with the following software and applications: NEOGov applicant tracking system.- Have not used
- Have training but have not used regularly
- Have training and use basic functions infrequently
- Frequently use basic functions
- Frequently use basic and advanced functions
Required Question