Head of HR (Remote)

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
DPH - Public Health
Administrative Services
Bargaining Unit

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time
The Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks an exceptional leader and team advocate to fill a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) role. As an HR Supervisor , you will provide direct supervision and support to our talented Employment & Hiring Team; This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved in the many duties of an HR professional in a rewarding environment that will provide a solid foundation for future HR professional growth. The Human Resources Section falls under the Office of the Director (ODIR) and is responsible for Employment and Leaves; Leadership Development and Employee Engagement; and Employee and Labor Relations.

Public Health is one of the largest metropolitan health departments in the United States with over 1,600 employees. With a biennial budget of nearly $1 billion, the department serves approximately 2.3 million people of King County who reside in urban, rural, shoreline, foothill, and mountain communities with distinct environments and unique public health needs. We operate primary care, dental, sexual and reproductive health, parent child health, and other health care-related services throughout King County across 40 sites and mobile clinics. King County is an international port of entry, welcoming nearly 40 million visitors annually. Over 100 languages are spoken by King County residents.

The typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; This position is designated as exempt under the regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime. Our employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday.
The primary onsite location is Chinook Building located at 401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98104 and work is perform in a hybrid environment.
The HR team works in a hybrid of remote and onsite work, requiring work in the office at least three days a week. Travel to other work locations, campuses, and community events may be necessary. Hybrid work schedules and/or work locations are subject to change based upon operational necessity.
Provide direct supervision and support to the Employment & Hiring Team. Oversee and monitor workflow and work prioritization of team assignments and continue to grow and support strong partnerships with divisions.
Provide guidance and coaching to staff to reduce 'answer shopping' and support consistency across the work unit.
Support consistency and quality of established processes in the areas of equity in recruitment and selection best practices, communication standards, review and approval of Personnel Change Notices, and other HR processes and procedures.
provide recruitment services to Hiring Managers to meet department workforce and business needs.
Support credentialing efforts for Other Licensed or Certified Practitioners (OLCP).
Provide consultation to managers and supervisors on personnel rules, classification/compensation system, employment law, labor and contract administration, and other HR policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Support the team as an engaged leader to address and resolve team conflict through restorative practices and healthy conflict engagement strategies.
Lead recruitment process improvement efforts, oversee implementation of initiatives, and measure outcomes to monitor and evaluate effectiveness.
Five years of increasingly responsible human resources experience, including time spent providing leadership to a team,
Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service to employees.
Reinforce and promote a customer-focused practice, while implementing the vision of the department and best practices consistent with King County's Equity and Social Justice strategic plan.
be an approachable and effective listener and enjoy working with people from a variety of cultures, communities, backgrounds, and experiences.
Experience handling confidential materials, personal employee matters, and business issues with discretion.
Understands how to successfully navigate core HR practices, including protected leaves and recruitment, providing technical advice and direction to supervisors, managers, and the HR workgroup, based on county policy and state/federal laws.
Experience with PeopleSoft
Previous experience advising managers/supervisors on federal, state, and local leave laws
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.
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 Special Duty and/or Term-Limited Temporary position is expected to last through December 31, 2027 .
To be eligible for a Special Duty Assignment, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial King County probationary period. Application Process
NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in your 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 evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
Public Health - Seattle & King County relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Union Membership
This position is not represented by a union.
If you have questions or would like more information about the application process, please contact HR.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. Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: 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
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
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.