HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
About The Position
Thurston County Human Resources is seeking a knowledgeable, solution-oriented Human Resources Analyst to provide professional-level support across a wide range of HR functions. The position advises leadership and employees and supports the fair, consistent, and effective application of HR policies and practices. It serves as a professional-level consultant delivering HR services across the County, interpreting and applying technical HR concepts, advising across multiple HR disciplines, and supporting compliance with employment laws and HR policies. The role requires sound judgment, discretion, tact, and the ability to build collaborative relationships while navigating sensitive or complex HR issues. The Analyst supports recruitment, classification, workplace investigations, employee relations, and labor relations. The duty station is in Olympia, Washington. The position typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though a specific schedule may be negotiated. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or onsite investigations. The work is primarily in a quiet office setting, sitting at a personal computer for most of the day, with daily interactions with County staff and the public by phone, in person, and virtually.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, psychology, public administration, or a related field; additional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Three years of applicable experience in a human resources discipline.
- Ability to use a personal computer and related software for word processing, analysis, information retrieval, and tracking.
- Current Washington State Driver’s License or an appropriate accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal employment guidelines and HR best practices.
- Strong analytical abilities, including compiling, interpreting, and presenting information to support sound decision-making.
- Knowledge of public-sector labor laws and disciplinary processes, including just cause and progressive discipline principles.
- Ability to manage complex, confidential, and sensitive issues with discretion and professional judgment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present complex information and provide expert advice.
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, including assessing risk and recommending effective, appropriate corrective actions.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment and job-offer processes to ensure compliance with County policies, procedures, and employment regulations and to promote legally sound, nondiscriminatory hiring practices.
- Serve as the department’s lead staff member for recruitment activities and provide guidance on day-to-day recruitment matters.
- Administer the County’s recruitment software, including posting job requisitions, troubleshooting user issues, monitoring workflows, and participating in testing and process improvements.
- Develop or oversee reviews of reclassification requests and develop new or updated classification specifications.
- Conduct objective workplace investigations into harassment or discrimination claims by gathering and evaluating information, assessing evidence, documenting findings, preparing investigative reports, and developing recommendations for action.
- Partner with managers to address performance issues and misconduct allegations; advise on discipline, just cause, and progressive discipline; and draft disciplinary letters.
- Interpret and provide consultation on union labor agreements, personnel policies, and federal and state employment laws.
Benefits
- Retirement plan
- Pre-tax savings accounts
- Comprehensive health care
- Dental and vision care for employees and their families
- Paid vacation for full-time regular employees
- Paid holidays
- Flexible work schedules, including possible alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working
- Three voluntary deferred compensation plans
- Flexible Spending Account for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses
- Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for qualifying full-time public service employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
