Civil Service Senior HR Analyst

The Civil Service Administration within HRSD has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. HR Analyst to fill a Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. We are looking for a human resource professionals experienced managing complex recruitments and developing innovative hiring practices. This TLT/SDA opportunity is expected to be a 12-month assignment.  

 The Sr. HR Analyst TLT/SDA will manage short and long-term projects with a goal to innovate processes and support standardization across all civil service functions. The Sr. HR Analyst will develop and implement programs and procedures that will support efficient and equitable recruitment processes for positions within the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO). 

The Civil Service Administration is responsible for managing KCSO recruitments that require a strict adherence to Civil Service rules and procedures. We work closely as a team and we’re committed to providing outstanding customer service for our business partners and job seekers. 

Job Duties

 The Civil Service Sr. HR Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing Civil Service programs, processes, and procedures, including:

• Develop and implement processes to ensure efficient and equitable methods for evaluating candidates. This project will require the following:
  1. Close collaboration with the Sheriff’s Office human resource and background investigation team.
  2. Consulting with King County policy advisors and subject matter experts to ensure legal compliance and alignment with the Sheriff’s Office and state law.
  3. Coordination with co-workers and business partners to align recruitment process with systems and data reporting. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of civil service performance measures across commission and non-commission recruitments. 
• Develop and conduct quality assurance processes to ensure work product meets performance standards.
• Train, direct and lead new employees to conduct commission and non-commission recruitments. 
• Consult on issues related to the application of Civil Service Rules.
• Plan and coordinate meetings and tasks to support updates to the Civil Service Rules. 
• Collaborate with the Sheriff’s Office recruiting and human resource team to develop targeted recruiting strategies for deputy and 911 positions. 
• Train business partners on Civil Service rules and regulations as related to recruiting and hiring for the Sheriff’s Office.  
• Represent Civil Service through the careful application of rules and policies, communicating to various audiences to increase understanding and trust.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Progressively responsible human resource experience in the following areas:

• Experience conducting complex recruitment processes.
• Ability to apply human resource policies/procedures, employment/labor laws, King County Civil Service Rules and RCW regulations.
• Ability to apply supervisory principles and practices as a leader on the civil service team.
• Experience developing and executing projects that increased efficiencies and outcomes.
• Skill in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision making.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations to groups.
• Excellent customer service, people management, and interpersonal skills, including ability to work with all levels of management and staff across organizational lines and outside agencies under challenging conditions. 
• Skill in dealing effectively with groups or individuals effectively in sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and to produce quality products and services while under the pressure of multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

This exciting opportunity is open to all applicants. 

Forms and Materials Required If you are interested in this position, follow the application instructions carefully. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

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. Responses to Supplemental Questions.

Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed NEOGOV application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. For more information on this recruitment, please contact: robert.james@kingcounty.gov.

Teleworking Requirement: The work associated with this position will be hybrid, performed through telework, as well as onsite work, and meetings. 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. 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.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

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.

Salary : $103,605 - $131,331