Talent HR Manager
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Human Resources
Posted on April 16, 2025
Salary
$122,332.08 - $155,063.38 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2025MT24391
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Enterprise Employee Services
Opening Date
04/15/2025
Closing Date
4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT KING COUNTY CAREER SERVICE EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE PASSED THIER PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
King County Metro seeks an inspired, hands-on, well-rounded Human Resource Manager I professional with a passion for Human Resources recruitment processes. You will provide hands-on tactical leadership in developing and maintaining a highly skilled workforce and delivering quality Human Resource (HR) services to ensure Metro is an even better place to work, with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, transparency and employee engagement. This position will support recruitment needs in the Department. This position will collaborate with other Division and Department leaders in relation to Metro's organizational health and labor practices.
The Human Resource Manager I will report to the Metro Transit Human Resource Manager II. You will support the division in efforts to identify best practices, adhere to standard work, and make quality improvements to the delivery of HR recruitment services. You will be using your strong interpersonal skills to build and leverage relationships, build effective teams and networks, influence change and engage in effective problem-solving. You will develop and conduct team development strategies both proactively and, when necessary, to improve team performance, effectively allocating resources to meet business needs.
This position is considered a working manager, so in addition to leading a team of nine highly skilled Human Resource professionals, you will proactively assess and resolve employee relations issues across the division, interpret employment law, and apply HR policies and practices. Our goal is to provide reliable, efficient, customer-focused Human Resource services while at the same time ensuring consistency and reducing organizational liability.
This recruitment process will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. This SDA is expected to last 4 months in duration, with the possibility of extension.
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As the HR Manager I , you will:
Minimum Qualifications
Submit an online employment application online at https://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs , Please attach a Letter of Interest in one page or less addressing the following questions:
What motivates you to apply for the HR Manager I - Talent Acquisition position within our Rail Division, and how does your passion for the rail industry align with our goals? Additionally, what innovative recruitment strategies do you plan to implement, and how will they enhance our talent acquisition efforts? Please share specific examples of your talent acquisition experience in the trades and how that experience could benefit our Rail Division.
NOTE:
Please answer ALL questions in the online employment application itself, with each of your jobs during the last 10 years listed (listing each position for each employer separately), duties explained, reasons for leaving etc. Applications that are not complete, or do not include the required materials, may be rejected as incomplete, and not advanced
in the process. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application Tips and FAQs at: www.kingcounty.gov/jobs
Who May Apply
This recruitment is open ONLY to current King County employees who are in a Career Service position and have passed their probationary period to qualify for this SDA.
Work Schedule
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime eligible. Work hours are comprised of a 40-hour workweek within core hours of workday, normally 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Work Location
The primary location of the position is at the King Street Center offices, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104.
Union Membership: This position is not represented by a union.
Class Code: 117401/Human Resources Manager I
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.
$122,332.08 - $155,063.38 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2025MT24391
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Enterprise Employee Services
Opening Date
04/15/2025
Closing Date
4/21/2025 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 OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT KING COUNTY CAREER SERVICE EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE PASSED THIER PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
King County Metro seeks an inspired, hands-on, well-rounded Human Resource Manager I professional with a passion for Human Resources recruitment processes. You will provide hands-on tactical leadership in developing and maintaining a highly skilled workforce and delivering quality Human Resource (HR) services to ensure Metro is an even better place to work, with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, transparency and employee engagement. This position will support recruitment needs in the Department. This position will collaborate with other Division and Department leaders in relation to Metro's organizational health and labor practices.
The Human Resource Manager I will report to the Metro Transit Human Resource Manager II. You will support the division in efforts to identify best practices, adhere to standard work, and make quality improvements to the delivery of HR recruitment services. You will be using your strong interpersonal skills to build and leverage relationships, build effective teams and networks, influence change and engage in effective problem-solving. You will develop and conduct team development strategies both proactively and, when necessary, to improve team performance, effectively allocating resources to meet business needs.
This position is considered a working manager, so in addition to leading a team of nine highly skilled Human Resource professionals, you will proactively assess and resolve employee relations issues across the division, interpret employment law, and apply HR policies and practices. Our goal is to provide reliable, efficient, customer-focused Human Resource services while at the same time ensuring consistency and reducing organizational liability.
This recruitment process will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. This SDA is expected to last 4 months in duration, with the possibility of extension.
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As the HR Manager I , you will:
- Manage high-quality and timely Human Resource functions for Metro Transit which may include the following:
- Shape and implement systems for recruiting, developing, and retaining a high quality, diverse workforce that is prepared for the evolving business needs of the future.
- Manage systems for effective management of human resource data and records.
- Communicate complex HR ideas effectively in multiple settings with diverse audiences.
- Ensure administration of human resources practices in adherence with collective bargaining agreements and applicable federal, state and local employment laws.
- Build and lead effective teams by:
- Allocate staff and resources to meet recruitment demands and workload fluctuations.
- Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports, as well as coach other managers to do the same.
- Set goals for high-quality and customer-focused service.
- Measure progress on achieving goals.
- Model best practices in managing employees by:
- Create an environment of continuous learning and development of skills.
- Foster a model of every employee being accountable for high-quality service delivery.
- Contribute to creating a work environment that is welcoming to all employees.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum Qualifications
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources with an emphasis in the area of Recruitment, with at least One year managing staff; OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
- Knowledge of HR generalist functions including employment, labor relations, training, recruitment, classification/compensation and performance management.
- A proven track record in developing and implementing innovative strategies, best practices and goals in human resources.
- Experience working in a unionized and highly complex labor relations environment.
- Experience providing legally defensible advice and opinions to applicants, existing employees, supervisors and managers.
- Demonstrated ability developing strong and effective working relationships with employees, colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Excellent customer service, people management and interpersonal skills, including ability to work productively with different levels of management and staff under challenging conditions.
- Skill in dealing effectively with groups or individuals in sensitive situations.
- Demonstrates behaviors that reflect fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.
- Ability to effectively supervise and contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity and inclusion in its workforce and where differences are valued.
- Experience working in a public sector human resources agency; skilled in working within a political environment.
- Skill in developing and facilitating training to staff, employees, labor groups and management.
- Experience supervising multiple employees.
Supplemental Information
Submit an online employment application online at https://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs , Please attach a Letter of Interest in one page or less addressing the following questions:
What motivates you to apply for the HR Manager I - Talent Acquisition position within our Rail Division, and how does your passion for the rail industry align with our goals? Additionally, what innovative recruitment strategies do you plan to implement, and how will they enhance our talent acquisition efforts? Please share specific examples of your talent acquisition experience in the trades and how that experience could benefit our Rail Division.
NOTE:
Please answer ALL questions in the online employment application itself, with each of your jobs during the last 10 years listed (listing each position for each employer separately), duties explained, reasons for leaving etc. Applications that are not complete, or do not include the required materials, may be rejected as incomplete, and not advanced
in the process. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application Tips and FAQs at: www.kingcounty.gov/jobs
Who May Apply
This recruitment is open ONLY to current King County employees who are in a Career Service position and have passed their probationary period to qualify for this SDA.
Work Schedule
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime eligible. Work hours are comprised of a 40-hour workweek within core hours of workday, normally 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
.
Work Location
The primary location of the position is at the King Street Center offices, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104.
Union Membership: This position is not represented by a union.
Class Code: 117401/Human Resources Manager I
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.
