Human Resource Associate

Summary King County Department of Local Services is searching for an organized and resourceful Human Resource Associate to join our team of Human Resource professionals. This position provides high-level administrative support for the day-to-day human resources delivery. The role will work closely with recruiters, providing administrative support and new employee onboarding and welcoming them to King County, while maintaining human resource related databases and personnel files. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Local Services team and make a difference in our community! Our Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike. Job Duties Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. Coordinate onboarding activities. Correspond with candidates, complete hiring documents, deliver information to candidates, hiring managers, and other units/departments, and perform weekly first day onboarding activities in person. Manage records by ensuring timely creation, maintenance, and archiving of documents/files to support historical accuracy; compiling information, documents, and records for public disclosure requests; and following records retention and destruction procedures in accordance with legal requirements. Serve as recruitment team coordinator. Participate in the recruitment and selection process by scheduling interviews, communicating with internal and external applicants over phone, email and in person, preparing interview materials, proctoring exams, and administering applicant tracking, testing, and references, pre-employment physicals and DOT mandated drug and alcohol requisites. Coordinate and track employee training, probationary reviews, alternative work schedules, telecommuting agreements, and annual performance appraisals. Utilize software applications (e.g. PeopleSoft, NeoGov, Laserfiche, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) to create and maintain human resources tracking systems, generate reports, create presentations, and prepare written materials. Perform general office support by preparing correspondence and reports, scheduling meetings and appointments, researching and compiling information, updating templates and websites, and making recommendations for process improvements and streamlining procedures. Other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Have increasingly responsible administrative support responsibilities in the area of human resources OR any equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience that provide the ability to perform the core competencies of the position. Have experience with Human Capital Management (HCM) like PeopleSoft or similar systems and applicant tracking system like NEOGOV or similar systems. Have experience with electronic filing systems, like Laserfiche or similar system. Have experience to utilize SharePoint and other tools to automate processes and track work items. Have strong communication skills, written and verbal. Are proficient in using office productivity suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) in daily work. Have strong customer service, organizational, analytical, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Have experience in working on multiple tasks requiring a high degree of accuracy in a high pressure/short deadline/precise schedule environment. Have the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with sensitive and personal information. Have the ability to be self-directed and effectively plan, organize, prioritize work on a daily basis. Have the ability to work independently and effectively be part of a team that contributes to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued. Have the ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness. Who May Apply This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months. Work Schedule The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is eligible for overtime pay, with prior supervisor approval. Union Membership This position is not represented. Teleworking Requirements This is a hybrid position that requires at least 3 days in office and the primary in person workspace will be at King Street Center in downtown Seattle on Mondays and Tuesdays. Additional in person workdays will be at the Renton Maintenance Facility as needed. 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. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Benefits King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees's 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. Onsite activity centers. Employee Giving Program. Employee assistance programs. Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position. Training and career development programs. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. Apply To apply, 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. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Sonali Naidu Human Resource Analyst View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr