Senior Human Resources Analyst - Limited Term

City of Tukwila•Tukwila, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Tukwila is seeking a Senior Human Resources Analyst for a 6-month limited term assignment. This role involves working closely with the Deputy HR Director on union relations, conducting investigations, guiding management, developing policies, and managing leave. The position is for a six-month term and offers benefits. Qualified candidates will have experience in labor, employee relations, classification & compensation, and leave management. The ideal candidate is highly engaged, hands-on, and embodies the City of Tukwila's values of Caring, Professionalism, and Responsiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Law, Public Policy or a related field, and four (4) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to provide sufficient evidence of the successful performance of the essential elements of the job such as those listed above.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public human resources administration including employee relations, labor relations, investigations, performance management, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, job analysis, benefits administration, and training.
Knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to public human resources administration, such as FLSA, leave laws, ADA, Civil Service requirements, and all applicable labor contracts.
Knowledge of job analysis methods and techniques.
Knowledge of statistical and research methods.
Knowledge of Windows based computer systems.
Ability to provide professional human resources services independently with limited direction, exercising discretion and reasonable judgement.
Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to conduct research, read, interpret and analyze complex facts and issues; evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions and/or innovative new approaches based on findings.
Ability to listen effectively and explain complex issues and applicable legal requirements, policies, and procedures to internal and external customers.
Ability to perform job analysis, position audits and other research.
Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that initiate appropriate actions.
Ability to communicate effectively in order to take direction, provide consultation, justify recommendations, conduct training, deliver public presentations, and other related tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, city staff, and the public.
Ability to provide excellent customer service, in sometimes stressful situations, to internal and external customers.
Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, forms, questionnaires and surveys.
Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy of information and meeting deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of business records and other information.
Ability to use all office equipment proficiently including windows-based personal computers and related software applications that support the human resource management function.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Valid Driver's License.
Must be fingerprinted and pass a background check prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Public Sector Human Resources preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports departments with employee relations and engagement, policy interpretation, and coaching/performance management guidance.
Facilitates the resolution of employee relation matters serving as an internal consultant for employees and leaders while demonstrating sensitivity, fairness, confidentiality and maintaining legally sound practices.
Manages and resolves complex employee relations matters; conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations, reporting findings and making recommendations.
Manage, track and coordinate responses to grievances and discipline within CBA timelines as needed
Communicate with employees regarding their FMLA rights and responsibilities and ensure compliance of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other federal and state regulations and leave programs.
Perform job audits and analyses of individual positions; recommend reclassifications; develop new or revised job classifications with employees and supervisors.
Assist Deputy Human Resource Director in contract negotiation research, writing and proofing of contract language, and may sit at collective bargaining table during negotiations
Research legal requirements and may develop or assist in the development of compliance policies.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential materials.
Performs other duties as assigned.