HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA)

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Híbrido; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Transit/ORCA benefit

Paid holidays and vacation

Descripción de la vacante

King County Metro Transit seeks an HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA) to serve as a SME for PeopleSoft HRIS, guide Employee Services staff, and support multiple HR processes across departments. This Senior role emphasizes coaching, process improvement, and ensuring data integrity within HR systems.

You will collaborate with HR Analysts, develop SOPs, and provide guidance on contract applications, classification, and payroll changes while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across Metro.

Formación

• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible HR experience including knowledge of HRIS PeopleSoft.
• Advanced-level proficiency as end-user of PeopleSoft and HCM programs with reporting skills.
• Strong HR practices knowledge, state and federal employment laws, and bargaining agreements interpretation.
• Ability to develop training materials and guidance for end users of HR systems.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as SME for PeopleSoft processes and provide coaching and guidance to Employee Services staff.
• Collaborate with HR Analysts to ensure accuracy and shared understanding across teams.
• Co-create SOPs for internal HR processes and procedures.
• Advise managers and HR staff on CBA applications, classification/compensation and payroll changes.
• Create and maintain PeopleSoft documentation, reports, and queries.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Analytical/problem solving

Training material development

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR Management/Business Administration/Public Administration

HR-related certification (desirable)

Herramientas

PeopleSoft

SQL/Querying

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Summary

This recruitment is only open to King County employees who have completed the probationary period (or will complete it by the closing date of this posting) in their current Career Service position. King County Metro Transit’s HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA). The HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA) functions as a Lead within the HRIM team and is considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PeopleSoft, Metro’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role requires a customer-focused, hands-on approach to effectively support staff at all levels of the agency in matters related to HRIM and will regularly advise and consult with other departments, teams, managers, supervisors, and workgroups across King County to address a wide range of business needs and issues.

Position Information

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA) position as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) with a duration through December 31st, 2027, with the possibility of extension. This recruitment may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future SDA opportunities that may occur in this classification on the HRIM team. The eligibility pool will be retained for up to twelve (12) months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority. The HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA) is a Human Resource Analyst- Senior classification.

About Metro Transit’s Human Resources Information Management (HRIM) Team

HRIM leverages existing technology to centrally maintain, analyze, and archive employee data; interpret and apply policy and contract language to maintain consistency and compliance in HR processes and Metro practices; provide internal and external customer service, support, and data management for business needs and enhanced strategic decision-making.

Job Duties

• Serve as a SME resource to Employee Services staff by advising on PeopleSoft processes and delivering coaching, auditing support, and step by step process guidance across intersecting HR professional workgroups.
• Partner with HR Analysts, offering support and process-alignment guidance to help ensure accuracy and shared understanding across the team.
• Collaborate and support as a consultant to help co-create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for internal processes and procedures.
• Partner with various workgroups and departments to address Metro’s needs in areas of Employee Services such as classification, compensation, labor, benefits, HRIS systems, and other business structures.
• Coordinate employee transfers, Special Duty Assignments, and other unique HR processes for Metro with other departments.
• Consult with and advise managers, supervisors, and HR staff concerning CBA applications, classification/compensation, federal/state employment law, KC policies, implementing union contracts, equitable practices, and performing quality reviews of HR activities in the HRIS.
• Administer contractual benefit changes and updates.
• Process and approve PeopleSoft position activities for over 7000 positions – including contract implementation changes, shakeups, budget requests, special duty positions, term‑limited, short term, and large implementation changes for Metro’s eleven (11) divisions.
• Review and ensure accuracy of Personnel Change Notices (PCNs) that relate to employee status changes such as leaves of absences, hiring, promotions, data changes, salary changes, and union contract implementation.
• Provide timely responses to a large volume of questions from staff at all levels and across multiple divisions via phone and written channels.
• Audit and approve PeopleSoft advanced security access requests.
• Create and run simple to complex PeopleSoft queries to support human capital reporting, performance indicators, and other operational needs, including ad hoc data pulls, process validation, and accuracy checks of employee job history and position data.
• Create, implement, and update processes and procedures related to PeopleSoft.
• Apply professional knowledge, technical skills, and sound judgment to diagnose and resolve moderate to complex issues involving PeopleSoft and service delivery processes.
• Create and maintain documentation, reports, and queries using various systems such as PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

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

• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible human resource experience including a strong working knowledge of King County’s Human Resource Information System (HRIS) PeopleSoft OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the role effectively.
• Advanced-level proficiency as an end-user of PeopleSoft and HCM programs including experience building complex queries and generating reports to meet business needs.
• Strong working knowledge of HR practices and guidelines, general employment principles and labor laws, King County administrative policies, and applicable state and federal HR laws.
• Experience interpreting bargaining agreements and contractual language in HR processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to anticipate, identify, and analyze employment related issues, troubleshoot HR processes, and contribute to process improvement and maintaining data integrity.
• Skill in developing training materials and providing hands‑on guidance to end users on HR systems, processes, and documentation requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information to non-technical audiences and adapt communication styles.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships reflecting King County ACTIVATE values with diverse internal and external workgroups.
• Demonstrated skill in effective time management, planning, prioritizing, and coordinating multiple projects with critical timelines and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and skill working in ambiguous and complex environments.
• Technologically savvy with proficiency across various systems, databases, and programs including the use of Microsoft Office Suite products.

The most competitive candidates will also possess the following desired (but not required) qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration.
• HR related certification such as SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, SPHR, PHR, or similar.

Who May Apply

We are only accepting applications from current King County employees who have completed the probationary period (or will complete it by the closing date of this posting) in their current Career Service position.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications, as well as for completeness and competitiveness as it relates to the position and instructions above. The selection process may only include a thorough review of the application materials listed above with no interviews planned at this time, subject to change. If offered the position, you must receive approval from your current supervisor to accept the SDA. Pay will be in accordance with King County Personnel Guidelines. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes including internal record reviews.

Work Schedule

The work performed in this role is 40 hours per week on a flexible work schedule as approved by the immediate supervisor with typical work hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Work Location

This position follows a hybrid work schedule currently requiring a minimum of two (2) days per week onsite at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson Street, Seattle), consistent with King County Metro's hybrid work policy. Remote workdays may be adjusted or increased based on operational or 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 of their assigned worksite to meet reporting requirements.

Safety Responsibility: Employees

• Responsible for understanding this policy and their role in safety
• Report all safety concerns
• Follow safety practices and procedures as necessary to maintain a safe work environment and in conformance with applicable regulations, policies, and training
• Report safety and security concerns and ideas to supervisors or anonymously through data collection system

Classification / Union / Classification Code / Grade

Human Resource Analyst- Senior/ Non‑Represented Z3 / 2311300 / 62

Are you ready to make a difference?

Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation’s best places to live, work and play.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

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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.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred‑compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page. This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE:

Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position

Please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.