Human Resources Associate
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Job Description
Summary
* This position is open only to current King County employees. *
Metro Transits Employee Services Division is looking a Special Duty Assignment Talent Associate! 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 recruitment may immediately fill multiple Special Duty Assignment (HR Associate classification) vacancy within the Employee Services Rail Talent Acquisition team with an anticipated duration of up to six (6) months with the possibility of extension. Additionally this selection process may create an eligibility pool for future SDA vacancies in this classification and workgroup. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the posting date and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Who May Apply
This position is open toonlycurrent King County employees.
To Apply:
Those interested must submit:
- 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.
- Completed supplemental questions.
- A cover letter/letter of interest detailing the following:
- How your experience and background meet or exceed the qualifications for this position and
- How you have applied equity and social justice principles in your current and/or previous roles (experience may include roles in either a professional or volunteer setting).
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Job Duties
- Providing administrative support for full-cycle recruitment selection and onboarding processes.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for candidates ensuring seamless coordination with recruiters and the agency all while delivering outstanding customer service.
- Engaging with candidates and staff in person via phone Teams and through email.
- Schedule and oversee candidate assessments and interviews.
- Managing HR-related documentation ensuring accurate tracking and filing both electronically and in paper format.
- Perform comprehensive background checks on candidates including reviewing criminal records employment references driving records medical examinations and compliance with DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.
- Oversee the documentation and completion of hiring procedures for new hires within Metro Transit Department.
- Utilize PeopleSoft NeoGov Microsoft Word Excel and SharePoint to monitor recruitment efforts draft correspondence and compile reports.
- Use Microsoft Outlook and Teams for organizing meetings and managing responses for team members.
- Uphold strict confidentiality regarding HR matters including employment decisions and disciplinary actions.
- Ensure adherence to employment standards and legal requirements including Federal State and local laws as well as DOT and CDL regulations.
- Crosstrain with colleagues to provide mutual support within the Transit HR team.
- Represent and promote Metro Transit at events advocating for the organization as a premier employer.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience in handling increasingly responsible recruitment and/or human resources administrative support responsibilities OR any equivalent 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 in Microsoft Word and other systems.
- Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook SharePoint Teams and electronic document signing software (such as Adobe Pro and DocuSign).
DesirableQualifications:- 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.
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications and for clarity completeness and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes such as reference checks or internal record reviews.
Work Schedule
This position is anticipated to be full time assigned 40 hours per week typically Monday through Friday. These positions are non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime pay with supervisor approval.
Union StatusThis position is not represented by a union.
Work Location:The main work site associated with this position is King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St Seattle WA 98104. Talent Associates perform most of their work through teleworking; however they are expected to support on-site recruiting activities at a variety of King County buildings bases and public venues.Note: Employees must live in Washington state and within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Teleworking Requirement:The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment with a minimum of 1 day a week in the office. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE:2311100/ 51
For more information regarding this recruitmentplease contact:Ebony Ware Human Resource Analyst at .
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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.
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