Human Resource Associate - Term Limited Temporary

King County Sheriff's Office; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Pension and retirement options

Paid holidays and leave

Transportation program

Job summary

King County Sheriff's Office has an outstanding opportunity for the position of Special Duty Assignment/Term-Limited Human Resources Associate in the Human Resources Unit. This role performs a wide range of administrative tasks to support HR processes and delivers high-level customer service to the public and internal staff.

This hybrid role offers opportunities to learn various HR duties, support document retention, and contribute to a positive candidate experience while serving the community

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and programs of human resources.
• Skill in developing and maintaining databases.
• Skill is assessing, interpreting and identifying options and problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, navigating sensitive situations, and communicating with tact and diplomacy.
• Skilled in providing customer service to a diverse population, both members of the public and internal employees.
• Demonstrated proficiency in entering and tracking data; such as searching, retrieving, scanning, logging and filing records from databases, electronic files and hard copy files.
• Writing skills sufficient to compose, edit and maintain a variety of documents, reports and correspondences using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Strong initiative and accountability in tracking work assignments, prioritizing workload, adapting to changes and following through on assignments.
• Detail oriented with great attention to quality and accuracy.
• Good keyboarding skills with experience using MS Office Suite and Laserfiche or other relevant software.
• Skilled in working independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and filing documentation and paperwork using Laserfiche, including scanning and uploading.
• Verifying documentation and updating electronic databases with data entry.
• Communicating information to employees and the public; researching inquiries; applying rules, regulations and laws when processing paperwork.
• Assisting in determining eligibility for HR programs according to established criteria.
• Processing and supporting personnel transactions like scheduling, backgrounding, fingerprinting; interpreting rules and regulations.
• Drafting documents and correspondence.
• Managing office environment by maintaining supplies and liaising on facility needs.
• Maintaining confidentiality and securing sensitive files.

Skills

HR policies

Database management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Data entry

MS Office Suite

Laserfiche

Written communication

Tools

Laserfiche

MS Office Suite

Job description

Contact Information

Nicole Hall, Human Resources Analyst - Senior

Salary: $82,820.61 - $104,980.10 Annually

Location: Black River - 900 Oakesdale Ave SW, Renton, WA

Job Type: Term-Ltd

Job Number: 2026JL27847

Department: KCSO - Sheriff's Office

Division: Support Services

Opening Date: 08/17/2026

Closing Date: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: H9 : PSEU-Non-Comm's KCSO

Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary

King County Sheriff's Office has an outstanding opportunity for the position of Special Duty Assignment/Term-Limited Human Resources Associate in the Human Resources Unit. This classification performs a wide variety of administrative tasks in support of our HR processes. This position will also provide a high level of customer service to the public and internal staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative team. You will learn various HR duties and gain an opportunity to assist with document retention, support a positive candidate experience for our hiring efforts, all while serving the members of the community and within the Sheriff’s Office organization.

WHO MAY APPLY

• TLT positions are open to everyone, including the public. We at King County celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• SDA positions are for current King County employees in career service or appointed positions who are past their probationary period. Special Duty employees will receive compensation in line with their current collective bargaining agreement.

For internal KCSO employee applicants for the Special Duty Assignment – approval via your chain of command will also be required.

DURATION

This term-limited temporary (TLT) position is eligible for benefits and is expected to last thru December 31, 2027.

Job Duties

• Primary duty is organizing and filing a variety of documentation and paperwork utilizing Laserfiche, including scanning and uploading.
• Verifying documentation and updating various electronic databases to include data entry.
• Communicate a wide variety of information to employees and the public; research and respond to inquiries; apply established rules, regulations, labor contracts and employment laws when responding to inquiries and processing paperwork.
• Assist in determining eligibility for a variety of human resource programs according to established criteria and procedures.
• Process and support personnel transactions such as scheduling activities for selection and backgrounding, fingerprinting and performing related activities; interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Compose and draft documents, and/or correspondence.
• Assist with managing the office environment by maintaining an inventory of office supplies and serving as a liaison on facility needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and secure sensitive files and information.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and programs of human resources.
• Skill in developing and maintaining databases.
• Skill is assessing, interpreting and identifying options and problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, navigating sensitive situations, and communicating with tact and diplomacy.
• Skilled in providing customer service to a diverse population, both members of the public and internal employees. Provide professional written communication and excellent customer service in person and over the phone.
• Demonstrated proficiency in entering and tracking data; such as searching, retrieving, scanning, logging and filing records from databases, electronic files and hard copy files.
• Writing skills sufficient to compose, edit and maintain a variety of documents, reports and correspondences using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation, with the ability to pay close attention to detail and proofread work carefully.
• Strong initiative and accountability in tracking work assignments, prioritizing workload, adapting to changes and following through on assignments.
• Detail oriented with great attention to quality and accuracy.
• Good keyboarding skills with experience using MS Office Suite and Laserfiche or other relevant software.
• Skilled in working independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Additional Requirements

• You must be a United States citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or deferred action childhood arrival (DACA) recipient.
• You must have the ability to read, speak and write in the English language fluently.
• Verify that you do not meet any of the KCSO Automatic Disqualifying Behavior requirements.
• You must be able to meet all KCSO background standards as listed in section 10.14 of the Civil Service Rules. Background requirements will be evaluated throughout the hiring process.

Special Requirements

• Must pass thorough background investigation, to include fingerprinting and a polygraph.
• For KCSO employees: if applying as a special duty assignment, KCSO employees must have approval from their chain of command

WORK SCHEDULE & LOCATION

This hybrid position follows a Monday-Friday schedule, requires working 8-hour days and will work onsite a minimum of three (3) days per week at the Black River building, located at 900 Oakesdale Avenue SW, Renton.

TO APPLY

• Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriff's Office.
• King County Application (applying online satisfies this)
• Complete answers to all the supplemental questions.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to move forward in the hiring process.

Contact Information

Nicole Hall, Human Resources Analyst - Senior

206-477-9729

[e-mail]

UNION MEMBERSHIP

This position is represented by PSEU - Public Safety Employees Union.

CLASSIFICATION

The classification for this position is Human Resources Associate.

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.

01

Can you read, write and speak the English language?

• Yes
• No

02

The King County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of automatic disqualifiers for employment. This list can be accessed by clicking on this link Automatic Disqualifiers. Please review the disqualifiers and respond to the following question before proceeding. Do you certify that based on your review of the automatic disqualifiers that you are qualified for employment with the King County Sheriff's Office? Note - This information will be verified prior to scheduling an oral board interview.

• Yes
• No

03

The background of all King County Sheriff's Office employees and applicants are thoroughly checked. The required background investigation will review and evaluate driving records, criminal records, criminal behavior, employment histories, military records, personal and employment references, and related information. Candidates who pass the initial background investigation will be required to complete a polygraph.

Are you willing to undergo a background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the employment process?

• Yes
• No

04

You must be a current US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or DACA recipient to qualify for civil service positions with the King County Sheriff's Office. Are you now a United States citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or DACA recipient?

• Yes
• No

05

You are required to be at least 18 years of age when submitting your application for this position. At the time of this application, are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

06

Candidates who have been previously disqualified by KCSO within the 12-months of application will be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process. Note: This information will be verified prior to moving forward in the oral board process.

• Yes, I have been disqualified by KCSO within the past 12 months.
• No, I have not been disqualified by KCSO within the past 12 months.

07

This position is open internally to current King County employees only. Are you currently a King County employee? Note: This information will be verified prior to moving forward in the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone [phone]

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/