HR & Payroll Administrator

King County • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Department of Assessments is an award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with 210 employees and an annual budget of over $37 million. 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 skills—someone 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform all manner of employee transactions related to the employment life cycle, applying equity, race, and social justice principles.
• Administer payroll, employment actions, and recruitment using PeopleSoft and NEOGOV.
• Manage employee leave programs, including family medical leaves, to ensure employees benefit from their programs.
• Support and oversee the agency's annual performance appraisal and management processes.
• Analyze collective bargaining agreements in support of labor partners and employees.
• Communicate employee engagement programs and initiatives to employees.
• Lead the payroll team.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed