Human Resource Analyst

The Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks a customer-focused Human Resource (HR) Analyst to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) within the department.

In support of the Department of Public Health HR Team, the HR Analyst will assist with full-cycle recruitments, leave of absence tracking, and onboarding for a wide variety of positions within the department.

As a Human Resource Analyst, you will have the opportunity to partner with our divisions, contributing 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

This position reports to the HR Supervisor who oversees the day-to-day functions of the Recruiting Team.

The Human Resources Section falls under the Office of the Director and is responsible for Recruiting and Hiring; Leaves; Leadership Development and Employee Engagement; and Employee and Labor Relations.

Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last two years, with possibility of extension.

This vacancy may also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

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.

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Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE. FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. Our employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday.

This position is based out of the Chinook Building, located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104 but work is performed in a hybrid environment.

Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location, campus, and community events and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. 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 where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time 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.

• Manage and perform full-cycle recruitment processes. Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies that focus on the candidate experience while managing business expectations.
• Provide key strategic consultation to senior leadership and hiring managers regarding their hiring needs.
• Engage with and source applicants to build pipelines of competitive diverse candidates for the next generation of positions. Leverage and optimize all available tools including internal and external networks, social media, job boards, direct sourcing, community contacts, and personal networking events. Manage the candidate relationship through the complete recruiting lifecycle.
• Promote King County as an Employer of Choice. Generate diverse applicant pools in support of Equity and Social Justice Goals .
• Leave Administration: Administer requests for protected leave under FMLA and KCFML. Review and approve leave requests, ensure approvals/denials comply with Federal, State, and County laws/policies. Provide advice and consultation on leaves issues, coordinate activities with Central HR, Benefits, and Payroll as necessary.
• PeopleSoft: Add, update, and maintain employee data in PeopleSoft. Position management. Ability to create useful reports using queries.
• Lean HR Process Improvement: Support and contribute to continuous process improvement of HR practices and processes, using Lean principles.
• Advise, coach, and train managers and supervisors in employee engagement and HR business processes.
• Research and respond to inquiries by staff and the public in a timely manner.
• As a part of the Public Health HR team , you will also partner with your colleagues to develop value-added solutions to a wide variety of human resources issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Have experience managing full-cycle recruitments including providing consultative advice to hiring managers OR any combination of education and experience necessary to perform the scope of job duties.
• Knowledge and experience of federal and local leave laws, as well as experience researching questions and engaging with employees, supervisors/managers about leave, while ensuring compliance with leave laws and policies.
• Are skilled and comfortable using NEOGOV or other applicant tracking systems.
• Are skilled and comfortable using PeopleSoft or other HRIS systems.
• Can develop and implement screening and examination techniques to broaden our applicant pools; prepare candidates for interviews – reviewing culture, organization structure, job description, competencies and expectations. Assess applicants' strengths and fit for the agency through robust input from stakeholders.
• Have a genuine collaborative and consultative style in their approach to their work, understand the importance of building effective relationships with hiring managers, team members, and candidates.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and are very politically savvy; comfortable providing advice and consultation to our department and lead value-added discussions that challenge conventional norms and thinking.
• Have strong consulting skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, as a team leader and member, working collaboratively, building relationships, trust and rapport with others.
• Have knowledge and experience in the use and application of employment laws, regulations, practices and principles.
• Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Have effective communication skills that use tact and diplomacy in all situations.

• Experience providing human resources support in a unionized environment
• Experience with PeopleSoft
• Experience with NEOGOV
• Previous experience advising managers/supervisors on federal, state, and Local leave laws
• Prior experience administering leaves in WA state
• Previous success in recruiting, including relationship building and candidate sourcing, in Latinx communities.

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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.

This position is open to all qualified applicants. This represented Term-Limited Temporary or Special Duty position is anticipated to last approximately two (2) years with possibility of extension based on business need.

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.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Letter of Interest , describing why you're interested in this position and what you think you could bring to this role

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to . For tips on interviewing, please visit .
• 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.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• 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 represented by Local 117 P&T

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