HR & Payroll Administrator

HR & Payroll Administrator King County Department of Assessments

King County's Department of Assessments is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and employee-focused HR & Payroll Administrator to support approximately 204 administrative and appraisal staff across our growing organization.

The Administrative Services Division HR & Payroll Administrator oversees and administers all human resources and payroll functions, including employee relations, engagement programs, training coordination, health and safety initiatives, and support to division leadership. This position is central to our mission of delivering fair and equitable property valuations for King County taxpayers and requires daily interaction with staff in a generationally diverse environment.

An award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with 210 employees and an annual budget of over $37 million, the department administers King County's property valuation and assessment process. The Assessor's Office has a significant impact on the funding received each year by a wide range of important County public services. The agency uses innovative business intelligence tools and cutting-edge technology to be more efficient with current resources and provide value-added services to taxpayers. The Department of Assessments has collaborative partnerships with 150+ separate taxing districts and 39 cities.

We're looking for an action-oriented, creative problem solver with strong organizational, analytical, communication, and confidentiality skillssomeone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, excels at multi-tasking, and is committed to employee success. The ideal candidate brings technical proficiency with Microsoft tools and HRIS systems (including PeopleSoft), exceptional customer service, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

King County values innovation, creativity, and diverse perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone committed to public service and organizational excellence.

Applying equity, race, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational to our work. As the HR & Payroll Administrator, the opportunity will require you:

• To use your grounding in human resources and payroll operations, excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and ability to work within a culturally and generationally diverse community to collaboratively oversee and perform all manner of employee transactions related to the employment life cycle.
• To use your PeopleSoft and NEOGOV skills and abilities to assist in the administration of payroll, employment actions, and recruitment.
• To use your knowledge and experience in managing employee leave programs, including family medical leaves, and others to ensure our employees get the most from their benefit programs.
• To use your performance appraisal and management knowledge in support and oversight of the agency's annual evaluation processes.
• To use your understanding and analysis of collective bargaining agreements in support of our labor partners and employees.
• To use your communication skills to communicate employee engagement programs and initiatives to the employees we support.
• To use your supervision and leadership to lead our payroll team.

We are looking for candidates with: Any combination of recent and relevant education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the scope of work described above, to include:

• A minimum of two (2) years of human resources, personnel management, oversight and/or lead experience/education in a human resources role dealing with personnel issues and a diverse employee base, including management and support for employees navigating all aspects of the benefits and leave space,
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience/education working with and knowledge of human resources and leave management processes, payroll processes, applying employment laws and regulations, understanding human resource documents and payroll accounting and audit functions, or other similar complex laws/regulations and the ability to explain laws and regulations in layperson terms,
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience/education using computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft, NEOGOV, and other web-based applications that assist in the processing and tracking of employee human resources, recruitment, and payroll data.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience/education in understanding and administering HR and Department policy development, including Equity, Race and Social Justice impacts and employee engagement and support.

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.

Completion of the full King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required. 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.

The following items are required to be considered for this opportunity:

• An electronic application through or (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
• Resume
• Letter of Interest-detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.
• Responses to supplemental questions.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume" or " see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and assessments.

This recruitment may be used to create an eligibility list.

Union Membership: This position is non-represented

Work Schedule: The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 hours per day, 40 hours per week.

Work Location: Work will primarily be performed at 201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104.

Department Contact: Questions regarding this announcement or position may be directed to: Alicia Warren Rivet, Deputy Director, Administrative Services; Phone Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

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.

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:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• 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: eligible King County employees may 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
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs