The Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is seeking an experienced Human Resource professional to join the team as a Human Resource Analyst! This role will support employees as well as advise senior and executive level management on complex human resource issues, initiatives and policies, as well as manage complex work and leave programs. While the primary focus of the Human Resource Analyst role is leave management, responsibilities may also include broader HR tasks as needed, such as recruiting, employee engagement, labor relations, and more.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention is striving to provide in custody and community-based services that are data informed, advance safety, lead system change and promote equitable outcomes for the people we serve. The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe, vibrant, and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies.
This recruitment will create an eligibility list which may be used to fill future Career Service, Term Limited Temporary or Special Duty Assignment Talent Acquisition Specialist (HR Analyst) vacancies within the next 12 months.
The job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required.
- Engage with and support employees, department managers and supervisors by providing guidance and interpretation of employment law and human resource practices.
- Developandimplementtrainingstodepartmentmanagersandsupervisorsonhumanresourcetopics.
- Process employee leaves and facilitate the interactive process, including the processing of employee's return to work, collaborating with King County Safety and Claims and Disability Services, as well as other agencies on leave management issues, including but not limited to, coordinating reasonable accommodations and ensuring ADA compliance.
- Create and implement department programs that support County-wide initiatives; including equity and social justice, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and employee development.
- Serveasthedepartmentrepresentativeinhearings,arbitrationsandlitigation.
- Assigned other duties within the scope and level of responsibility.
- Have a strong grounding in daily human resource functions with a proven track record of successfully managing leave programs, developing and implementing strategic initiatives and policies OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the scope of the job duties;
- Have a track record of advising senior and executive-level management on complex human resource issues, initiatives and policies;
- Have experience managing complex work and leave programs;
- Be able to provide excellent customer service and guidance on human resource policies, initiatives and programs;
- Be efficiency-focused with an emphasis on the ability to multi-task, successfully manage competing and demanding tasks and communicate with clarity.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AFTER THE JOB POSTING CLOSES. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY:
- An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
- Responses to supplemental questions.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Please do not use "see resume" in your application or answers to supplemental questions as these will be considered incomplete.
Please do not copy and paste your entire resume, or copy and paste your entire job history, as your answers to the supplemental questions as these will be considered incomplete.
You may attach multiple documents if you wish into the resume section of the application.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the standard information in the application. Providing information only in a resume will not be considered a complete application.
Your application materials must validate your answers to the supplemental questions. If your answers cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the process.
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.
UNIONMEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117, Professional, Technical and Administration (P/T/A) bargaining unit.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position will work a 40-hour work week and is overtime eligible(provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act). Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
WORK LOCATION: WORK LOCATION: The work associated with this position will be performed through a hybrid work model that will require both onsite and remote work. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is
subject to change.
The primary onsite work location for this position is the King County Courthouse at 516 3rd Avenue, E 245, Seattle WA 98104. However, candidates must be willing and able to report to work at different secured detention facilities in Seattle and Kent.
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, when working remotely, must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Questions regarding this announcement or position maybe directed to: Jaclyn Smith, DAJD Sr. Human Resources Analyst at Phone Number: 206-263-3379 or via email at jacsmith@kingcounty.gov
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is a hiring requirement that all staff employed by DAJD successfully pass a thorough background investigations process, which includes fingerprinting, criminal history check, reference checks, and other tests as deemed necessary.
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As the only jurisdiction in the world 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. We have 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 vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit the King County Equity &Social Justice website.
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