Human Resource Associate
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Summary
This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
If your goal is to work as a Human Resources professional in a cohesive and collaborative team we have the perfect opportunity for you! The Human Resource Unit of the King County Solid Waste Division (SWD) is inviting applications for a Human Resources (HR) Associate to join our team!
The HR Associate will be a vital member of the Talent Acquisition Team and will support the recruiting processes employee onboarding/offboarding and several special HR projects. This is an exciting chance to make a significant direct impact within the Solid Waste Division as the HR team innovates and implements changes to support our growing and rapidly evolving division. It is also a wonderful opportunity for individuals who wish to learn more and develop skills in the Human Resources field.
This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.
About this Role:
This role is an integral part of the HR Talent Acquisition Team helping support all recruitments across the division and bring the best people into SWD to achieve the divisions mission of providing an equitable and environmentally sound waste management system for the community we serve. This role will help support onboarding and offboarding and will be one of the very first representatives a candidate will meet having a unique opportunity to leave a positive and lasting impression of SWD. The Talent Acquisition Team handles a large volume of complicated but rewarding fullservice recruitments. The HR Associate role also helps with key projects such as planning and hosting divisionwide new employee orientations allhands meetings and career fairs.
About the Team:
Come join a team that is like a family collaborative supportive innovative and open to ideas for constantly providing more value to the organization! The HR team is comprised of highly skilled contributors supporting a highvolume and fastpaced organization. The team focuses on efficiency and providing topnotch HR service for our division but still recognizes and prioritizes a healthy worklife balance for the team. The HR team is highly valued and supported by leadership in the division and works together as partners not clients or customers.
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 the Re Cities and Partners Program Manager you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at theSolid WasteDivision ofthe King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy trainingcomprehensive benefitsand growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will De Doing:
- Use PeopleSoft NEOGOV Word Excel and Teams to complete recruiting activities and projects; assist with the maintenance of personnel and human resources files and records including Laserfiche administration.
- Provide support with HR process creation and data tracking.
- Provide recruiting support including candidate outreach scheduling materials coordination and recruitment events and act as the designated backup for HR Analyst Recruiters.
- Assist in new employee preemployment processing and onboarding and offboarding support.
- Assist with a variety of HR/recruiting special projects such as New Employee Orientations and career fairs.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Highly proficient in using various computer software such as but not limited to: Excel Word Outlook and Teams.
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience providing customer service or administrative support to a business unit or department.
- Experience working with confidential records and/or materials.
- Experience working in data entry and basic data analysis experience.
- Experience working with the public and/or diverse constituencies.
- Experience providing administrative support for complex projects or programs.
- Eye for details and ability to understand and follow complex process steps.
Competencies You Bring:
- Values Differences Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Action Oriented Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm
- Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
- Effective Communication Able to adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
- Collaborates Skilled in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer Focus Skilled in building strong customer relationships and delivering customercentric solutions.
It Would be Great if You Also Bring:
- One 1 year of experience in the field of Human Resources.
- SHRM or HRCI certified or AA/BS in Human Resources.
- Experience with SharePoint.
- Experience with or working knowledge of NEOGOV.
- Experience supporting basic recruitment operations or candidate outreach.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Remote and Onsite Work Details:Employees in this role work remotely from a home location with onsite reporting requirements typically up to 4 days a month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St Seattle WA 98104. This work arrangement promotes worklife balance and reduces carbon footprint under the departments vision.
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance of King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This fulltime position works a 40hour work week. This position follows the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117.
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.
A complete application is required. To apply submit a Complete Application and cover letter. A Resume is highly recommended but is optional. Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening. Your cover letter should describe the skills and qualifications that help you carry out the responsibilities of this position.
Discover More About the Solid Waste Division:Visit our website at Solid Waste Division and check us out atFacebook Twitter Instagram YouTube DiscoverMore About DNRP: Visit our websiteexplore aninteractivemap of our recent accomplishments and check us out atFacebookX (formerly Twitter)LinkedInTikTokInstagramYouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
For more information regarding this recruitment please contactPrakash Meloottu atForbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
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 Americans and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.
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.
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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
