Senior Human Resource Analyst

King County•Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This recruitment is open to both internal and external applicants and will be used to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) with an anticipated 6-month duration with possible extension. Join our HR Team! The Department of Local Services has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Human Resource Analyst. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Human Resource professional to provide an overall HR Business Partner support, leave administration, and manage our Talent Acquisition lifecycle process. Our ideal candidate enjoys providing superior customer service in a diverse and fast paced environment, they work collaboratively with hiring managers on resolving human resource challenges and meeting staffing needs and are committed to leading innovation and process improvements. The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. 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.

Requirements

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional human resource experience with a focus on recruiting and leave administration.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to successfully anticipate, identify and interpret potential employment problems and issues and create strategies to divert and/or resolve problems.
Ability to manage multiple high-volume recruitment selection processes effectively and efficiently to hire the best candidate for each position.
Strong knowledge of leave administration, FMLA laws and regulations, and accommodation process.
Demonstrated skill at working collaboratively, creating relationships, building trust and rapport with a diverse group of people.
Ability to synthesize large amounts of information quickly and identify trends, patterns, and impacts of data as it relates to workforce planning and development.
Skill in effective time-management, planning, prioritizing and coordinating multiple projects with critical timelines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, which includes the ability to deliver presentations and training to large groups.
Demonstrated skill in the use of PeopleSoft or other HRIS system.
Demonstrated skill in the use of NEOGOV or other electronic applicant tracking system.
Intermediate level of proficiency using SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook or an equivalent email program.
Other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the public sector
Experience working in a unionized environment
Experience with PeopleSoft and NEOGOV

Responsibilities

Develop, conduct, monitor and oversee fair, objective and equitable recruitment and selection processes.
Provide recruitment and hiring support to hiring managers throughout the department, while understanding different lines of business.
Facilitate and advise on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), state leave laws, and related accommodation requests, ensuring compliance and consistency in application.
Create robust sourcing strategies, network with passive candidates, utilize industry websites, job boards, social media, and other tools to grow diverse, well-qualified candidate pools.
Develop and implement targeted recruiting strategies and activities; create job announcements and advertisements; ensure compliance with Title VII, ADA, and other non-discrimination laws, practices and policies when administering employment processes.
Conduct or coordinate applicant screening, testing, and interview processes.
Train interviewers on effective, legal, and unbiased interview practices.
Develop and administer merit-based selection materials including recruitment plans, job-related exams, interview questions, and related rating criteria.
Engage in continuous process improvements.
Design and develop general and specialized human resource programs and metric systems, including determining performance tracking measures, developing procedures and evaluating program performance.
Develop, coordinate and deliver training.
Utilize tools such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, applicant tracking, background and reference check systems, to create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, tracking tools, and recruitment and selection processes.
Other duties as assigned.