Talent Advisor HR Analyst (Special Duty Assignment)

This position is open to current King County employees who have passed the probationary period for their current career service position.

Metro Transits Talent Acquisition team is hiring a Talent Advisor (HR Analyst) to help shape the workforce of one of the nations leading public transportation agencies. As a core partner to Metros largest department Talent Acquisition supports multiple divisions across the organization through full-cycle recruitment.

Were looking for a dynamic customer-focused HR professional who is passionate about diversity equity and social this role youll be a strategic advisor building strong relationships influencing hiring decisions and delivering exceptional candidate experiences. Youll bring creativity to sourcing strategies agility in a fast-changing environment and a strong command of employment laws and HR best practices to every search.

At King County Metro youll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to serving our community. Youll help build a workforce that reflects the vibrant diversity of our region and supports the essential services that keep King County moving by leading recruitment efforts that strengthen internal operations and advance Metros mission.

Position Info: This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Human Resource Analyst classification vacancy. The SDA is anticipated to last 6 months and may be extended.

In addition this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future SDA vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility list will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who May Apply: This recruitment is ONLY open 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. Please refer to the Supplemental Information section of this job bulletin for the required application materials.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices to all aspects of this work. This position is comprised of the following core duties:

• Manage and lead full-cycle recruitment for a wide range of positions including trades professional and technical roles executive leadership support staff and hard-to-fill specialties while partnering closely with hiring managers leadership and HR colleagues.
• Source and engage candidates through online platforms community outreach and networking events while building systems to maintain a pipeline of diverse competitive talent.
• Promote King County as an Employer of Choice by generating inclusive applicant pools that support our Equity and Social Justice goals.
• Design and administer merit-based selection processes including recruitment plans job announcements assessments interview questions and rating criteria using competency-based and behavioral interview techniques.
• Prioritize and manage your workload efficiently contributing innovative ideas and recommending process improvements to optimize recruitment outcomes. Each recruitment is project-managed to drive results.
• Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and candidates delivering outstanding customer service and guidance throughout the hiring process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• At least two years of experience supporting multiple full-cycle recruitments or an equivalent combination of recruitment-related HR education and experience.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (King County currently uses NEOGOV).
• A proven ability to design and deliver effective recruitment strategies and exceptional candidate experience.
• A strong customer service orientation with the ability to support management employees at all levels and external stakeholders.
• Creativity and forward-thinking approaches to attracting talent and building robust candidate pipelines.
• Solid knowledge of HR employment laws union contracts and policies including EEO disability accommodations FLSA FMLA and related regulations.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and hiring.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative consultative approach to building relationships with hiring managers team members and candidates.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with confidence in advising senior leaders and facilitating thoughtful strategic conversations.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook SharePoint) virtual meeting platforms (Zoom Teams) and HRIS systems (PeopleSoft).

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

• One year of experience managing and leading full-cycle recruitments.
• Experience working in a unionized and complex organizational environment.
• Proficiency with PeopleSoft and NEOGOV applicant tracking systems.
• Familiarity with Metro Transit Division (MTD) policies and procedures.

Who may apply:This recruitment is ONLY open 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.

To Apply

The following application materials are required:

1. An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history.
2. Completed supplemental questions.
3. A letter of interest (cover letter) that addresses why you are interested in this role and how your experience skills and/or education have prepared you for this position.

Selection Process:

Applications that do not include all of the required materials listed above will not be considered. Only the materials explicitly requested will be reviewed additional documents or information will not be evaluated.

All submissions will be reviewed for qualifications competitiveness and completeness. Management will select the most competitive candidate based on the application and letter of interest and may conduct interviews.

Final selection for the special duty assignment (SDA) is subject to reference checks record review and approval from the candidates current supervisor.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application/assessment process or have questions please contact: Sabrina Brazzle at

Other Position Information

Work Location:This is a hybrid position. The team works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. Currently a minimum of 2 days in the office per week is required. 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 oftools 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 departments 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 position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. The typical work week is 40 hours per week Monday Friday.

Union Representation:The position is not represented by a union.

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