Salary

$124,488.00 - $157,809.60 Annually

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number

2024NM22110

Department

DHR - Dept. of Human Resources

Division

Human Resources Svc Delvry

Opening Date

06/21/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Summary

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks an experienced leader in human resources to serve as the Human Resources Manager II who will drive talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, labor relations, and workforce development. Continuing to build an extraordinary workplace, we seek a leader who is creative and innovative in their approach and ideas while remaining flexible and adaptable to a changing and fast-paced environment; and can operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence, embracing different styles, valuing diversity, and demonstrating a commitment to and promotion of an inclusive workplace.

The Human Resources Manager II is an employee of the Department of Human Resources and reports jointly to the DHR Deputy Director and the Human Resources Services Delivery (HRSD) Division Director for the County. This reporting structure ensures consistent delivery of HR policies and practices across the county, while supporting the unique and varied needs of each department's line of business.

This position will be filled as a Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position with a projected six-month assignment, with the possibility of being extended.

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a dynamic HR leader who brings fresh ideas and the ability to develop the organization from a performance and culture perspective, implementing and overseeing initiatives that increase efficiency, standardization, and improve organizational health. Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide overall direction for the integration of sound human resources practices and strategic initiatives for the department, building and leveraging relationships and networks at all levels as a valued and trusted HR partner.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team to assist them in carrying out their business plans. This will require working collaboratively across the organization to analyze problems and develop and implement solutions in a complex and ever-changing environment.
• Provide advice and consultation on workplace programs, policies, and procedures.
• Lead the implementation of strategies to strengthen employee engagement and advance equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
• Provide leadership and oversight to strategically designed systems for recruiting, developing, and retaining a high quality, diverse workforce that is prepared for the evolving business needs of the future.
• Proactively assess and resolve employee relations issues objectively, interpreting employment law, labor agreements, and HR policies and practices to reduce liability and ensure consistency and compliance.
• Conduct investigations related to human resources issues.
• Participate in negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, support and participate in employee discipline and grievances as needed, and implement and interpret contract language where warranted.
• Manage requests for accommodations (ADA, religious, and others as applicable by law) to ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and development to support and sustain a small HR team.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources at the professional/management level; OR
• Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective work relationships, influence behavior, and manage change.
• Direct working knowledge of major HR functions such as workforce planning, recruitment, compensation and benefits, risk management, Human Resources Information Systems, employee relations, performance management, employment, training and development, and the relevant laws and regulations.
• Experience coaching and counseling supervisors to effectively develop employees and improve performance outcomes.
• Excellent customer focused service and ability to advise and partner at all levels of management on a variety of complex HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience advancing equity and social justice, inclusion, and belonging. Comfort having candid and sincere conversations with all employees about race and equity in the workplace.
• Excellent understanding and demonstrated knowledge of progressive workplace practices, including advances in available technology and resources to adapt to a competitive and changing labor market.
• Strategic thinker with extensive experience solving complex organizational problems through people-related solutions, with the ability to translate strategies into tactical actions and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in both written and verbal form at a high level, bringing clarity to human resources issues and providing information to staff and leadership.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in the public sector, government, or other municipal agency.
• Experience performing HR service delivery in a unionized environment.
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency with PeopleSoft.
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency of the NEOGOV applicant tracking system.

Supplemental Information

Who May Apply
This position is open to all King County employees and the public. 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.
Those who apply by Thursday , July 11, 2024, will receive first consideration in the process .

Required Application Materials

1. An Online employment application, completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs.The employment history should go back at least seven years if you have seven years of employment, or more to include all relevant experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All relevant experience must be included in the application.
2. A Cover letter no longer than two pages summarizing how you meet the required experience, qualifications, knowledge, and job skills listed above. In addition, please share with why you are interested in this position. This is a required application material. If a cover letter is not received, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.
3. Responses to Supplemental Questions.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: May Sabug, Sr. HR Analyst, at msabug@kingcounty.gov .

Job Type: This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) / Temporary Limited Term (TLT) type of position.

Work Schedule
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Work schedule is normally Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. Variations may be required depending on the needs of the work. This position is not represented by a union.

Work Location
The incumbent will have a hybrid work schedule and may work remotely and onsite. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.

Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position is currently being performed in a hybrid fashion including teleworking, complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. 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.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed as received, and they will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. All materials will be evaluated for spelling, grammar, and punctuation usage. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a series of interviews.

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.

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
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal 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

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

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.