Hr Analyst - Talent Team

Salary: $41.93 - $53.16 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2024JI21381
Department: DES - Executive Services
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 03/11/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
*This position is open to internal King County employees only*
The Department of Executive Services is searching for an energetic and resourceful HR Analyst who is customer service focused and collaborativeto join our team as Human Resource Analyst. This position provides high-level recruitment support for the day-to-day human resources functions. Additionally, this position will require the HR Analyst to manage their own recruitments and provide advice and counsel to hiring managers. Our ideal candidate likes to solve problems, enjoys working on a team, and jumps at the chance to work on and lead projects.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate the knowledge, skill and ability to:

• Lead full-cycle recruitments while providing excellent and professional customer service to our shared services agencies by developing job announcements, screening applicants, communicating with internal and external partners and proctoring employment examinations and interviews.
• Serve as recruitment team coordinator. Participatein the recruitment and selection process by scheduling interviews, communicating with internal and external applicants over the phone, email and in person, preparing interview materials, proctoring exams, and administering applicant tracking, testing, references, and pre-employment requirements.
• Lead onboarding activities and facilitate process improvement. Correspond with candidates, complete hire letters and other hiring documents, deliver information to candidates, hiring managers, and other units/departments, and perform weekly first day onboarding activities in person.
• Utilize software applications (e.g. PeopleSoft, NeoGov, Laserfiche, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) to create and maintain accurate personnel records., generate reports, create presentations, and prepare written materials.
• Manage records by ensuring timely creation, maintenance, and archiving of documents/files to support historical accuracy; compiling information, documents, and records for public records act requests; and following records retention and destruction procedures in accordance with legal requirements.
• Gather and report on crucial recruitment metrics (including client satisfaction and candidate experience) and devise strategies to make improvements where needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service by responding to inquiries and delivering informational assistance to applicants, employees, and other customers, and coordinating with other units/departments to obtain information and/or to share information.
• Assist other HR staff with their daily work.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Have the ability to provide high level recruitment support to professional staff; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
• Have experience with Human Capital Management (HCM) and applicant tracking systems.
• Have strong customer service, organizational, analytical, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Can execute a full-cycle recruitment process.
• Have the ability to utilize SharePoint and other tools to automate processes and track work items.
• Are proficient in using office productivity suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, teams) in daily work, use online tools as well the ability to use application tracking and/or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. (The county uses Microsoft Office, NeoGov, and PeopleSoft Human Capital Management application, and Zoom).
• Are able to work on multiple tasks requiring a high degree of accuracy in a high pressure/short deadline/precise schedule environment.
• Have the ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality with sensitive and personal information and use tact and diplomacy in all situations.
• 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 supervisors/managers and leading value added discussions that challenge conventional norms and thinking.
• Are able to be self-directed and effectively plan, organize, prioritize work on a daily basis.
• Have the ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.

Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information:

• This position is not represented and is overtime eligible
• This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to 6 months

Hybrid work
The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, field work, onsite work and meetings as needed (typically one day a week). 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.
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Guided by our , 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.
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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.
Are you ready to APPLY?
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified applicants. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.
If you have any questions, please contact Jen Irwin, Talent Management Supervisor, by e-mail at , or by phone at 206-263-0601. Connect with Jen on
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
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal 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

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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.