Human Resource Associate - TLT/SDA

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

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting options

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Career development

Job summary

King County Sheriff's Office invites applications for a Special Duty Assignment/Term-Limited Human Resources Associate in the Human Resources Unit. The role handles a broad range of HR administrative tasks, ensures high-quality customer service to staff and the public, and supports candidate experience throughout hiring efforts.

The position offers a collaborative environment, opportunity to learn HR processes, document retention, and compliance with labor contracts and employment laws.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR policies, rules, and programs.
• Ability to develop and maintain databases.
• Ability to assess, interpret, and identify options and problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and discretion.
• Proficient in professional written communication and customer service.
• Data entry accuracy and document management.

Responsibilities

• Organize and file documents using Laserfiche; scan and upload records.
• Verify documents and update electronic databases with data entry.
• Communicate information to employees and the public; research inquiries and apply rules and employment laws.
• Assist in determining eligibility for HR programs per established criteria.
• Process personnel transactions, schedule selections and background checks; apply regulations.
• Draft documents and correspondence as needed.
• Manage office supplies and act as liaison for facility needs and confidentiality.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer service

Data entry

Writing skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Time management

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

This position is open only to current King County employees.

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.

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.

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

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.

Contact Information

Nicole Hall, Human Resources Analyst - Senior

206-477-9729

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