HR Administrator I

About the Role: 

King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is looking for a Human Resource (HR) Administrator I to join the Human Resources team! The HR Administrator I will be a key member of the HR service delivery team in coordination and support of HR functions and programs, continuous process improvement, data collection and reporting, coordination and monitoring of administrative systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a large, direct impact within WTD as the HR team innovates and implements changes to support the rapidly growing division. This is also a great opportunity for individuals who would like to learn more and develop skills within the Human Resources field.

At WTD, we firmly believe in the principles of equity and social justice. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and life experiences within our workforce and strive to foster a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. We provide equitable services to all residents and businesses across King County, promoting fairness and equal access for all. Join our team at WTD and contribute to our mission of protecting water quality, upholding our commitment to equity, and ensuring a sustainable and inclusive future for our community

About the Team:
Our regional wastewater treatment system has a big job to do. Not only does it operate around the clock to sustain a healthy environment, but this vital infrastructure also supports economic development that enables our region to thrive. You will have the unique opportunity to work with across all wastewater workgroups and lines of business to help shape how we as a utility adapt and respond to changing regulations and build infrastructure for future generations. 

To our agency, success means providing clean water safely and reliably to the next generation. It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. We are committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

Our primary mission is to provide high-quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. With a workforce of about 900 employees and multiple facilities, we serve a population of about 2 million people. Our goal is to ensure clean water for the present and future generations, preserving the natural beauty of our environment. We are committed to accountability, both to our ratepayers and to operating as a well-managed agency. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

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 a HR Administrator I 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 Wastewater Treatment 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:

• Participate in the development, coordination and support of programs or projects for WTD HR unit.
• Serve as WTD-HR internal/external SharePoint Site Administrator, including identifying improvements and updates.
• Oversee and monitor administrative systems such as records management, shared inbox and calendars and Laserfiche system for WTD HR (assist in input as needed).
• Support Employee and Labor Relations staff to gather information, support investigations, assist with timelines and document review and distribution as needed. Takes interview notes and edit reports.
• Support distribution, tracking, documentation, and approval needs for leaves and medical issues.
• Back-up to Executive Secretary/Asst I for Division Director.
• Assist in HR communication, coordinate and document staff meetings and activities, represent HR on Administrator meetings and issues.
• Coordinate and assist with HR processes such as Org chart upkeep, Executive Leaves, Performance Appraisal tracking, coordinating BT cashouts, budgeting and tracking P Card transactions.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating and Approval Procedures for WTD HR functions related to employee and labor relations, leaves, and compensation.
• Support HR team for tasks such as travel planning and approvals, RFP and procurement, registrations and purchasing, training support.
• Support data tracking, metrics and analysis through spreadsheets, queries, dashboards.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Increasingly responsible administrative support experience with at least 3 years performing administrative work, or the equivalent in supporting project or program delivery or an equivalent combination of experience and education which demonstrates the desired skills, knowledge or ability required to perform the work.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively managing documents through enterprise level records management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Oracle EBS, Concur Travel systems, PeopleSoft, Content Manager Records, Laserfiche, Visio or equivalent systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail while also having the ability to recognize the macro level.
• Ability to accomplish work assignments with minimal assistance required and to meet deadlines.
• Skilled in comparing records and data for accuracy as well as researching/reconciling errors and discrepancies.
• Experience planning and creating tools and documentation such as SOPs, flowcharts, Trello boards.
• Organizational and project management skills.

Competencies You Bring:  

• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Customer focus – Building strong customer Relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Nimble Learning- Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Required Licenses: 

• Ability to report to various job sites as needed.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes for managing work.
• Experience analyzing data and creating effective visualizations (PowerBI, Tableau or similar programs).
• Experience in LEAN / Continuous improvement principles.

Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and the WTD Blog.

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our DNRP website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News. 

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.  

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 
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Salary : $77,954 - $98,811