Human Resources Analyst

HR Analyst

Core Values: All employees of South County Fire are expected to hold themselves accountable for upholding and demonstrating our core values at all times: Integrity, Humility, Compassion, Family, and Trust.

Summary: The HR Analyst plays a vital role in supporting the mission of the RFA by delivering high-quality human resources services across the full employee lifecycle. This role supports the full range of operational and strategic human resources functions. This position ensures compliance with employment laws, upholds the CBA, conducts employee relations activities and documentation, and assists with workplace investigations. The HR Analyst partners closely with leaders, supervisors, and employees to promote a fair, consistent, and supportive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns, escalating as appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure thorough, objective, and timely resolution of issues
• Assist in conducting investigations
• Assist with labor relations support

Compliance and Policy Administration:

• Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain and update the employee handbook
• Assist with internal audits and risk management procedures

Leader Support and HR Partnership:

• Responsible for scheduling and supporting execution of promotional processes in partnership with the Recruiter
• Support all aspects of performance management, including reviews and performance improvement plans
• Answer HR related questions from leaders, directing them to the correct SME as needed
• Assist leaders in navigating sensitive personnel matters with professionalism and confidentiality

General HR Operations:

• Support all functions of the department, including recruiting, benefits, leave administration, and payroll changes as needed
• Recommend process improvements
• Generate reports for leadership and regulatory agencies
• Perform exit interviews for voluntary turnover unrelated to retirement
• Track retention data, training compliance, and other HR metrics
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

Knowledge Of:

• Knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and public sector HR practices
• Union environments
• Leave and benefit administration
• Investigations

Skills and Ability To:

• Excellent communication skills, including written report preparation and effective oral communication; ability to explain existing policies, practices, and procedures
• Problem-solving complex issues, including doing research for the best solutions
• Experience and proficiency in various computer software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS
• Average mathematical skills and ability to complete detailed work accurately; ability to analyze data and make data-driven recommendations
• Work under pressure with frequent interruptions to meet stringent deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Train or educate others and check for understanding
• Flexible and able to work independently
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

Additional Requirements

Education and Experience: Associate degree in HR or HR-related field AND a minimum of three years of experience OR any combination of experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Prior experience in local government or public service HR preferred. PHR or SHRM-CP preferred. Must pass a formal criminal background check as required by RCW 43.43.830.

Physical Demands: Office activities require the ability to sit for long periods of time and move throughout the office; the ability to perform manipulative skills required for word processing and data entry; the ability to lift and carry various office/training supplies and equipment (up to 20 pounds); the ability to read computer screens and various documents and forms; and hearing and speech abilities to effectively communicate and perform duties.

Working Conditions: Most of the work time is spent sitting or standing in an office setting. Occasionally, meetings with employees or managers may take place at the fire stations. Work is performed in a fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions, requiring close attention to detail. Incumbents will need to prioritize work to meet deadlines and response time expectations. The incumbent must be able to effectively operate computers, related software, printers, fax machines, and copiers.

South County Fire is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, South County Fire will ensure that reasonable accommodation is provided upon request for people with disabilities. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application, interview, or testing process, please contact the HR Manager, at View email address on click.appcast.io.

South County Fire provides a generous benefit package to our Non-Represented Members.

• Vacation Accrual – 8 hours per month (will increase with additional tenure)
• Sick Leave Accrual – 8 hours per month
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision and Pharmacy Coverage (All premiums paid by employer)
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account (VEBA HRA) - $2,000 for Employee or $4,000 for Employee + Dependents (Paid by employer)
• Dental Coverage (Premium paid by employer)
• WCIF Life Insurance - $48,000 policy (Paid by employer)
• Provident Life AD&D Life Insurance - $175,000 policy (Paid by employer)
• WA State Department of Retirement Systems – PERS 2 or PERS 3
• Employee Assistance Plan (Paid by employer)
• Deferred Compensation Program - employer automatic contribution of 5.75%

• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Qualified Transportation Plans
• Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D
• AFLAC
• Legal Shield