HR Associate at King County in Seattle, WA

Summary

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting recruitment efforts, assisting employees and our business partners, and will contribute to exciting HR projects that are shaping the future of our rapidly growing Parks division.

The HR Associate provides high-level administrative functions for the day-to-day human resources delivery. You will champion key elements of the recruitment selection process to include administrative and technical support to hire talent for the Parks Division. You will organize, prioritize, coordinate, and respond to a variety of work assignments, research, information requests, and creation of documents. You must enjoy working as part of a team and solving problems.

This is an amazing opportunity to dive deep into the world of HR, gain hands-on experience, and develop valuable skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment. We seek individuals who strongly believe that communication is key to success, have outstanding customer service skills and a keen attention to detail. As we continue to innovate and evolve, your contributions will have a direct, positive impact on the success of our team and the Parks division.

About the Team:
Come join a team that is collaborative, supportive, innovative, and open to ideas! The Parks 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. King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Human Resource Associate, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

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Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

Data processing and maintenance: NEOGOV administration, Laserfiche personnel records filing and SharePoint administration.
Parks Recruitment support: scheduling, interview materials coordination, attendance at recruitment events, act as back-up to Parks HR Recruiters.
New employee onboarding, orientation, human resources information system processing and administrative functions.
Manage Parks HR email account, route information to subject matter experts, process forms and documents for signature, coordinate meetings and agendas, and take meeting minutes.
Assist with a variety of Human Resources and recruitment special projects and process creation.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

Highly proficient in the use of various computer software such as but not limited to: Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Minimum of two years of progressive experience providing customer service or administrative support to a business unit, and complex projects or programs.
Experience working with confidential records and/or materials.
Experience working in data entry and basic data analysis experience.
Experience working in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Experience supporting basic recruitment operations or candidate outreach.
Experience working with the public and/or diverse constituencies.

Competencies You Bring:

Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

One year of experience in the field of Human Resources.
SHRM or HRCI certified or AA/BS in Human Resources.
Experience with SharePoint.
Experience with or working knowledge of NEOGOV or PeopleSoft.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 3-5 days monthly as need arises. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This position requires occasional travel to remote locations around King County as needed, and requires a Washington State driver's license. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.
Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117 Professional and Technical Employees.
Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration of 18 months. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

Complete Application
Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)

Note: Additional documents, such as cover letters, won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Liz Dunning at (206) 477-3612 or elidunning@kingcounty.gov.

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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 teamdedicated 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.

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.