HR Analyst (Talent Specialist)

The Human Resources Service Delivery Division (HRSD) within the Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks two customer-focused HR Analysts (Talent Specialist) to join the Talent Acquisition Team. These positions will work to fill recruitments, provide county-wide support for new employee onboarding, as well as take an active role in related programs and projects.

The successful candidates will have a solid foundation of knowledge in human resources, an enthusiasm for all things talent, and have recruiting as their chosen career. You will champion the workflows that have been developed to increase diversity and remove barriers to our applicants.

The individuals selected for these fast-paced roles will provide centralized support to King County agencies who employ a combined 19,000 people. They will bring curiosity to the table and a knack for organization to support solutions and tools that meet the needs of our partner agencies.Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all DHR employees.

In this role, you will apply these principles to all aspects of your work. As a Talent Specialist, you will:

• Manage and perform full-cycle recruitment processes in collaboration with hiring managers. Manage the candidate relationship through the complete recruiting lifecycle.
• Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives by applying recruitment standards and best practices in the transformation of recruiting/talent acquisition.
• Lead onboarding activities and facilitate process improvement, demonstrating strong initiative and independence in the technical aspects of the onboarding process. Identify and address issues proactively, provide clear guidance, and ensure a smooth and seamless experience for all employees.
• Promote King County as an Employer of Choice through social media and other recruitment strategies.
• Provide professional support in the efficient use and maintenance of information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) NEOGOV.
• Deliver excellent customer service by responding to inquiries and delivering informational assistance to applicants, employees, and other customers.
• Manage records by ensuring timely creation, maintenance, and archiving of documents/files, and follow records retention and destruction procedures in accordance with legal requirements.
• Effectively use Microsoft office suite which includes MS Teams and SharePoint, and other internet-based tools in your daily work.
• Independently prioritize, plan, coordinate, and implement duties as necessary to support and fulfill hiring needs and accomplish the assigned responsibilities.
• Make decisions on complex scenarios and routinely utilize discretion and independent judgment demonstrating knowledge in employment rules, practices policies, and laws and apply these independently in the course of daily duties.
• Thrive working as part of a team and have a genuine collaborative, consultative style in the approach to your work.
• Be kind and approachable, with strong communication skills that begin with authentic curiosity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Human resources principles, practices, legal environment, trends, and functions specifically focused on recruitment and selection laws and regulations.
• Human resources reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Fair employment practices, laws, and regulations; nondiscrimination; Americans with Disabilities Act; civil rights laws; and legislation.
• Principles, methods, and practical applications of employee recruitment, selection, and placement.

Skill in

• NEOGOV's Insight module or other HRIS and/or ATS systems as used in the recruitment and selection process.
• Successful management of full life cycle recruitment projects to include initial consultation with hiring manager or designee, development of skill matrix, documentation of recruitment timeline and coordination of candidate experience.
• Research, analysis, and independent thinking.
• Production of data and program content reports, and employee information materials. Presentation delivery to diverse audiences.
• Recommendation development on a range of recruitment issues.
• Exceptional customer service, verbal and written communication.

Qualified candidates will possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of three years in progressively responsible HR roles where performing recruitment activities was a primary function of the assigned duties,
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job duties.

Other position information

Work Schedule

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards act and therefore overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek, normally 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Union Membership

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 Professional & Technical.

Teleworking Requirement

This position works a hybrid schedule of remote and onsite work, requiring work in the office at least three days a week. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.Hybrid work schedules and/or work locations are subject to change based upon operational necessity.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to King County employees and the public and will be used to fill two career service positions. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply.

To Apply

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 Jen Montoya, Senior HR Analyst at jen.montoya@kingcounty.gov.

Application Instructions

Applicants must complete the online application to include

• An employment history going back at least seven years if possible (or more to include all relevant experience).
• A cover letter of not more than one page detailing your experience performing talent acquisition and human resources functions as specifically addressed in this job description, and as performed as a primary function in your role(s).

Selection Process

All application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

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.