Talent Associate (TLT/SDA)

Metro Transits Employee Services Division is looking for two (2) Talent Associates to join our team! Our ideal candidates are organized customer-focused and passionate about diversity and social justice. Join us in shaping Metros diverse workforce by managing key elements of high-volume recruitments including screening testing evaluating and hiring!

Metro Transits Employee Services Division (Human Resources) supports the largest department in King County through recruitment and selection workforce planning and development HRIS data and analytics and electronic records management. Were immensely proud that our efforts enable Metro Transit to continue meeting the mobility needs of the countys growing population.

This is an exciting time to work at King County Metro Transit. We serve the fastest-growing transit market in the nation enjoy a 93% customer satisfaction rate and are creating an array of innovative mobility services for our riders. We are also building a zero-emission bus fleet and operating our regions light-rail system.

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) vacancies as either Term-Limited Temporary or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) with an anticipated duration of up to six (6) months with the possibility of extension.In addition this recruitments selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future TLT/SDA vacancies that may occur in this classification. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

We are looking for candidates who have the following minimum qualifications:

• Experience in handling increasingly responsible human resources administrative support OR any equivalent administrative knowledge skills and experience that provide the ability to perform the core competencies of the position.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; understanding the importance of precision.
• Task management and prioritization skills that support the ability to work on several projects simultaneously and meet specified deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively problem-solve and apply good judgment and initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to apply excellent customer service skills both orally and in writing including providing professional and courteous service.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group.
• Skill in reviewing and compiling data developing reports and creating charts and diagrams.
• Demonstrated skill in creating proofreading editing and formatting documents according to standard business writing practices.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook SharePoint Teams Zoom and electronic document signing software (such as Adobe Pro and DocuSign).

Highly competitive candidates will also have (desired but not required):

• Knowledge or experience with Metro Transit policies and practices.
• Knowledge of human resource practices and guidelines.
• Experience with test administration practices.
• Demonstrated skill in using PeopleSoft or other HRIS/Human Capital Management systems.
• Demonstrated skill in using NEOGOV or other electronic applicant tracking systems.
• Demonstrated skill in using Laserfiche or other electronic employee record software.
• Experience supporting unionized employees (or experience in a unionized environment).
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative support for public sector recruitment teams especially in high volume and/or safety-sensitive recruitments.

Applications will be screened to determine whether eligible candidates meet the minimum qualifications as well as for competitiveness completeness and responsiveness to the required application materials information below. The most competitive applicants may be invited to participate in skills testing one or more interviews and/or other selection process elements. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes such as internal record review or external reference checks.

Required Application Materials:Applications submitted without the following required application materials will be deemed incomplete and be removed from consideration:

1. An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history with job duties going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary).
2. Completed supplemental questions answered thoroughly and accurately.
3. A cover letter no more than one (1) page describing how your education experience and skills make you a good fit for this specific position. Please include details about your administrative support responsibilities how you ensure accuracy and attention to detail and the software you utilize for these tasks.

NOTE: Additional documents (such as resumes) will not be reviewed if attached to your application. Please ensure all relevant work history and experience is provided and up to date on your King County application and do not attach additional documents outside of the required one-page cover letter.

Position Details:These positions are non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore are eligible for overtime pay.

Classification / Job Code / Grade / Union:Human Resource Associate / 231101 / 51 / Non-Represented (Z3)

Work Schedule Details:This position works a 40-hour workweek (Monday-Friday); typically between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM. Occasional schedule variations (including working non-standard hours to facilitate testing interviews events job fairs etc.) may be required.

The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and regular onsite work and meetings. The primary onsite work location will be King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St Seattle WA 98104). These positions are expected to support on-site recruiting activities at a variety of King County buildings bases and public venues. 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.

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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.