Human Resources Analyst

We are accepting applications for a Human Resources Analyst to join our team. If you are a dynamic, positive, outgoing individual with strong, detail oriented technical Human Resources skills this may be the job for you! This position will support a variety of human resources programs including leave management, benefits and wellness, performance evaluations, and tracking attendance and related employee relations. If you enjoy working with spreadsheets, conducting audits and being responsible for accurate data changes in an HRIS database this might be the job for you!

BENEFITS:
At Pierce Transit, our employees’ health and wellbeing is important to us too!
That’s why we offer four on-site gyms and an incredible Wellness Program in addition to excellent medical, dental, and vision packages.

Pierce Transit employees participate in the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).   Employees must elect to participate in PERS Plan 2 or PERS Plan 3. Employees who have participated in the Tacoma Employee’s Retirement System (TERS) may elect to continue to participate in that system.

Employees in the PERS system do not pay the 6.2% Social Security tax but are still responsible for a 1.45% payment for Medicare.

Pierce Transit offers $5,000 per year (up to a total of $18,000) in Tuition Assistance after your one-year anniversary. Certifications, and career skills must be connected to a job at Pierce Transit.

Pierce Transit provides an ORCA Card benefit for each employee and a family member. This benefit provides free access to service on Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Seattle Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Foot Ferry.

PAID LEAVE:

Full-time Pierce Transit employees receive 11 paid holidays, 2 personal paid holidays, eligibility to earn 2 wellness days, 6 days of major sick leave, and 22 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. PTO accrual rates increase per policy. 

The following functions are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties: 

• Provides technical information and consultation to employees, management, and public regarding benefits/compensation, federal and state leave laws and other human resources matters and policy interpretation.
• Supports the Agency’s Wellness program and committee by planning events, providing information, demonstrations, and supporting all wellness activities.
• Provides day to day quality assurance and ongoing maintenance of NEOGOV Perform, Onboard, and E-Forms HRIS system database(s). May participate in and support the auditing of bi-weekly payroll and other HRIS functions. 
• Conducts testing and implementation of HRIS system upgrades and troubleshoots problems. Responds to and resolves a variety of escalated issues. 
• May prepare FMLA/PFML eligibility packets and/or designations.
• Analyzes Operator attendance and provides daily reports on unexcused absences.
• Responds to unemployment claims and hearings. Provides documentation and explanation(s) for employer’s position.
• Supports new employee benefit orientations and open enrollment activities. Conducts exit interviews.
• Tracks and monitors ORCA card activations and deactivations ensuring an accurate database.
• Assists in recruitment efforts, including outreach, and participating in interviews.
• Demonstrates regular and consistent attendance.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field and
• Four (4) years of directly related experience.
• Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Desired:

• Public sector experience desired.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge of:

• Basic human resources and employment law
• Benefit and pay practices and methodology
• Human resources reporting and recordkeeping requirements
• HRIS system
• Basic accounting principles
• Business English
• Standard office procedures
• Microsoft Office products and applicable software

Skill in:

• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature (multi-tasking)
• Customer service
• Communications (verbal and written)
• Organizational/time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer and database skills

Ability to:

• Conduct research and investigations
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Stay abreast of market trends and healthcare reform initiatives
• Creating presentations and training materials
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Follow verbal and written instructions

Competencies:

• Regularly meets expectations for work schedule, accomplishing assignments, and serving as a source of supply and support for the department, customers, and/or the organization.
• Demonstrates responsibility for, and handles accurately, the details associated with one’s work.
• Working effectively and productively with others, sometimes in a team setting. Working cooperatively, effectively, and productively with internal and external customers.
• Speaks, writes, and listens effectively in a variety of circumstances, sharing information and ideas with others.
• Displaying understanding and sensitivity to needs and problems of others. Building rapport, establishing relationships, and relating well to all kinds of people.  Identifies with and cares for others. Shows respect and values people.
• Shows an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences among people. Builds rapport, trust, common understanding, and effective communications with a diverse range of people.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

• Individuals must pass a background check.

Physical Requirements

• The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 
• May occasionally need to move boxes from 5 to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions

• This position works in an office environment relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

Education Requirements
 Any required education must come from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U S Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.
 
Application Instructions

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply online:

1. The online application must include a chronological work and/or education history covering ten years.
2. At least 3 professional references to include a recent or current supervisor with names, email addresses and current phone numbers.

 
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:  

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling, and grammar before submitting.
• Please ensure that your work history has been updated to include employment end dates as applicable.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the information provided in the supplemental questions and the content and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application at www.piercetransit/careers/.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
• All information may be verified, and documentation may be required.

 For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact Pierce Transit Human Resources/Recruitment at 253-581-8095 or jobs@piercetransit.org.
 
 If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Pierce Transit Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
 Pierce Transit has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. 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.
 
 Pierce Transit's Equal Employment Opportunity (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.

Employer Pierce Transit

Address 3701 96th St. SW. 
 Lakewood, Washington, 98499

Phone (253) 581-8095

Website piercetransit.org/careers

Salary : $85,908 - $108,701