This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
Are you passionate about human resources and eager to make a meaningful impact on our workforce? King County Parks is looking for a Human Resource (HR) Associate to become an integral part of our Human Resources team.
About the Role:
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.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
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 an HR Associate, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.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.
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) and 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.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
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.
Working Conditions:- Work Location:The Human Resources team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
- 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.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background 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 won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at jfuqua@kingcounty.gov.
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"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.
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