Human Resources Manager II

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Human Resource Manager II term-limited positions throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next 6 months.

The Parks Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks has an exciting and engaging opportunity for a seasoned human resource leader to join a dynamic and highly skilled HR team focused on service delivery to our clients.

This recruitment is to fill a Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temporary Position that is anticipated to last for 1 year.The Human Resource Manager II is an integral member of the Parks Management Team and leads all facets of HR for the organization. Come join a team that believes firmly in innovative HR practices, a customer focused approach, and collaborative mindset.

As an HR leader, your work assists the Parks Division towards its successful delivery of our mission and stewardship of public facilities and natural landscapes.

About the Role

The Human Resource Manager II for the division provides steady and thoughtful leadership in the execution of HR service delivery as well as aligning our people strategy and business with our wider departmental priorities and projects.

This role has daily oversight of multiple HR services, including but not limited to recruitment, employee and labor relations, disability services and workplace accommodations, protected leave administration, organizational planning and strategy, position control, and process improvement.

Additionally, this position acts as a liaison for county partners on behalf of the organization and will interact regularly with the King County Department of Human Resources, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, King County Office of Labor Relations, and others.

This position will report jointly to the Department Human Resources Manager III and the Parks Division Director to support the successful execution of divisional goals and departmental HR initiatives.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

About the Team

The Parks Human Resources team is comprised of skilled, compassionate, and creative professionals that believe in quality HR service delivery for our internal clients and partners. The team is seeking a creative and thoughtful leader committed to learning, growth, and collaboration. The team is engaging and firmly committed to supporting a work environment that encourages new ways of doing business.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees.

As a Human Resource Manager II, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Shape and implement systems for recruiting, developing, and retaining a high quality, diverse workforce that is prepared for the evolving business needs of the future.
• Provide overall direction for the integration of sound human resources practices and strategic initiatives for the department, building and leveraging relationships and networks at all levels as a valued and trusted HR partner.
• Oversee complex employee relations issues, investigations, grievance and Loudermill hearings, and arbitration or litigation processes.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and development for a team of HR professionals.
• Lead the implementation of strategies to strengthen employee engagement and advance equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
• Provide advice and consultation on workplace programs, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, support and participate in employee discipline and grievances as needed, and implement and interpret contract language where warranted.

Qualifications You Bring

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing a sizeable team of human resource professionals performing multi-disciplinary functions in a large, matrixed public/governmental organization.
• Demonstrated extensive experience within multiple human resource functional areas, including leave administration, recruitment, employee and labor relations, organizational planning/development, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of Washington State employment law and compliance.
• Excellent customer-focused service and experience coaching and counseling partners at all levels of management on a variety of complex HR policies, procedures, and practices and support supervisors in effective development of employees to improve performance outcomes.
• Experience advancing equity and social justice, inclusion, and belonging. Comfort having candid and sincere conversations with all employees about race and equity in the workplace.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate in both written and verbal form at a high level, bringing clarity to human resources issues and providing information to staff and leadership.

Competencies You Bring

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring

• Experience performing HR service delivery in a unionized environment.
• Strong working knowledge of and proficiency with PeopleSoft.
• Strong working knowledge of and proficiency with NEOGOV applicant tracking system.

Working Conditions

• Work Location: The Human Resources team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

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.

Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.
• Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration of one year. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.

Application and Selection Process

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

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.

To apply, submit a

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Morgan Knight Hermann, Senior HR Analyst, at 206-477-9092 or mhermann@kingcounty.gov.

Discover More About the Parks Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr.

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.

Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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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.

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