HR Analyst - Leave Services SDA
HR Analyst - Leave Services SDA
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Job Description
Summary
King County Metro Transits Employee Services Division is seeking to hire one 1 HR Analyst position to join the Leave Services team. This position offers a hybrid work environment fantastic benefits and the opportunity to provide critical support for Metro Employees seeking protected leave. The HR Analyst is one of nine professional staff providing consultation and coordination in the areas of medical and protected leave services for Metro Transit which employs over 5000 staff. This position will serve as a subject matter expert within Metros Employee Services Division in the administration of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and King County Family Medical Leave (KCFML). This position is critically important to the Metro Employees seeking assistance through medical leave processes and requires the HR Analyst to demonstrate strong collaboration skills and empathy on a regular basis.
Position Info:This recruitment will be used to fill one 1 Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancy for an HR Analyst classification within Metro Transits Employee Services Division that is expected to end as of 12/31/2025 and may be extended. In addition this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool list for future openings that may occur in this job type and classification within this workgroup. The eligibility pool list will be retained for 12 months from creation and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Who may apply:This recruitment is open ONLY to current King County career service (CS) employees who have completed the probationary period in their current CS position. We are not accepting external applications.
Job Duties
- Provide consultation to management and employees on the administration of leaves in accordance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act King County Family and Medical Leave ordinance and other federal state and local leave laws and statutes.
- Perform case management duties in a highvolume environment for employees who need assistance and have been diagnosed with a medical condition that impacts their ability to work.
- Administer Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) King County Family and Medical Leave (KCFML) Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) and other protected leaves including analysis of supporting documentation eligibility determinations and case management through the leave cycle.
- Advise management on options for employees who are unable to meet contractual requirements to work on a regular basis and/or who may be misusing sick leave.
- Provide consultation to employees regarding specific human resources programs policies and procedures related to leave administration including the interpretation and application of regulations labor contract provisions and OntheJob injury information.
- Respond to inquiries from employees and management and provide technical analysis consultation and assistance regarding leave administration and absence management.
- Act as a subject matter expert for employees and management related to various protected leaves programs. Participate in meetings with divisional leaders Transit Disability Services and Metro Human Resources regarding leaves management.
- Administer pay adjustments Personnel Change Notices time coding corrections and communicate with employees and their supervisors regarding updates to leave status.
- Develop and provide training to team members employees and management on standard processes roles and responsibilities and approaches to leaves administration.
- Perform other general tasks and HR functions that support the Leaves Services team including coordination with Disability Services for reasonable accommodations.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
We are looking for candidates who have:
- A Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management or related field AND at least two 2 years of increasingly responsible experience in coordinating medical leave and/or disability services OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills knowledge and abilities required to perform the work duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Experience interpreting and applying the FMLA ADA FLSA Title VII and applicable WAC RCWs and rulings related to disability and industrial insurance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to translate technical information to nontechnical audiences and the ability to adapt own communication style to professionally advise leadership suggest workable solutions and provide support.
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of best practices in delivering quality customer service including effective interpersonal skills conflict resolution and the ability to promote collaboration.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative respectful and equitable working relationships with disability services staff Metro leaders and a diverse workforce in order to effectively implement King County policies.
- Ability to communicate policies and legal/medical terminology.
- Ability to adapt communication style to suit situations that will include meetings with senior leadership correspondence with medical personnel and meetings with upset employees.
- Ability to read and understand medical terminology interpret technical reports and understand disabilities.
- Skill in effective timemanagement prioritization and coordination of multiple projects with critical timelines.
- Ability to interpret and evaluate events/issues and use analytical skills to successfully anticipate recognize and resolve problems.
- Ability to operate without welldefined policy and recognize precedentsetting situations.
- Proficiency in the following: PeopleSoft MSWord Excel Outlook SharePoint Teams
- Experience in the design and implementation of leave training to various levels of employees within an organization.
Highly competitive candidates will have (desired but not required):- Relevant certification(s) such as a Professional Human Resource designation (SPHR PHR SHRM SCP or SHRMCP) Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) or Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS).
- Knowledge of protected leaves and employee benefits.
- Experience working in the public sector and/or unionized environments.
- Experience training management and staff regarding their responsibilities and legal obligations on issues such as federal state leave benefits medical absence and accommodation issues and disability discrimination or harassment.
- Experience providing support for internal investigations and/or interpreting contractual language for consistent HR administration.
NecessarySpecial Requirements:
A valid Washington State drivers license or proof of mobility to travel around the County as required.
Supplemental Information
Who may apply:This recruitment is open ONLY to current King Countycareer service (CS) employees who have completed the probationary period in their current CS position. We are not accepting external applications.
To Apply
The following application materials are required:
- An online King County application. Updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary) with all job duties dates of employment and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
- Completed supplemental questions.
- A Cover Letter that addresses why you are interested in this job and how your experience skills and/or education have prepared you for this position.
Applications without the above required materials will not be considered. Application materials will be screened for competitiveness completeness and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews and possibly other selection process elements. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks and/or a record review.
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: Sabrina Brazzle
Other Position Information
Work Schedule
This position is nonexempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a biweekly schedule every other Thursday. Work hours are comprised of a 40hour work week typically Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Variations may occur based on operational demands.
The work associated with this position is currently performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking onsite work and meetings. The role combines remote work from home with onsite reporting typically once per week. Reporting frequency may vary based on business needs.
Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Union Membership: This position is not represented by a union
Class Code:HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST
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Employment Type
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