Senior Human Resource Analyst

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking a Senior Human Resource Analyst to partner with hiring managers, lead recruitment efforts, and oversee leave administration. The role emphasizes data-driven HR programs and process improvements within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of HR experience, a relevant degree, and strong skills in PeopleSoft, NEOGOV, and SharePoint. The position operates from the King County office with a requirement to be on-site multiple days weekly.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional HR experience with recruiting and leave administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA and leave laws; ability to interpret and apply policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR business partner support to hiring managers.
• Manage recruitment lifecycle including screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Oversee leave administration and accommodation processes.
• Design and deliver HR programs, training, and metrics for workforce planning.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Leave administration

Communication skills

HRIS systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

NEOGOV

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

This recruitment is open to both internal and external applicants and will be used to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) with an anticipated 6-month duration with possible extension.

Join our HR Team! The Department of Local Services has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Human Resource Analyst. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Human Resource professional to provide an overall HR Business Partner support, leave administration, and manage our Talent Acquisition lifecycle process. Our ideal candidate enjoys providing superior customer service in a diverse and fast paced environment, they work collaboratively with hiring managers on resolving human resource challenges and meeting staffing needs and are committed to leading innovation and process improvements.

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

• Develop, conduct, monitor and oversee fair, objective and equitable recruitment and selection processes. Provide recruitment and hiring support to hiring managers throughout the department, while understanding different lines of business.
• Facilitate and advise on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), state leave laws, and related accommodation requests, ensuring compliance and consistency in application.

• Create robust sourcing strategies, network with passive candidates, utilize industry websites, job boards, social media, and other tools to grow diverse, well-qualified candidate pools.
• Develop and implement targeted recruiting strategies and activities; create job announcements and advertisements; ensure compliance with Title VII, ADA, and other non-discrimination laws, practices and policies when administering employment processes.
• Conduct or coordinate applicant screening, testing, and interview processes. Train interviewers on effective, legal, and unbiased interview practices. Develop and administer merit-based selection materials including recruitment plans, job-related exams, interview questions, and related rating criteria.
• Engage in continuous process improvements. Design and develop general and specialized human resource programs and metric systems, including determining performance tracking measures, developing procedures and evaluating program performance. Develop, coordinate and deliver training.
• Utilize tools such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, applicant tracking, background and reference check systems, to create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, tracking tools, and recruitment and selection processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

The most competitive applicants will have human resources experience that includes extensive recruiting experience, leave administration as well as strong personnel and administrative skills with an emphasis on using technology tools to create work products.

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional human resource experience with a focus on recruiting and leave administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to successfully anticipate, identify and interpret potential employment problems and issues and create strategies to divert and/or resolve problems.
• Ability to manage multiple high-volume recruitment selection processes effectively and efficiently to hire the best candidate for each position.
• Strong knowledge of leave administration, FMLA laws and regulations, and accommodation process.
• Demonstrated skill at working collaboratively, creating relationships, building trust and rapport with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information quickly and identify trends, patterns, and impacts of data as it relates to workforce planning and development.
• Skill in effective time-management, planning, prioritizing and coordinating multiple projects with critical timelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, which includes the ability to deliver presentations and training to large groups.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of PeopleSoft or other HRIS system.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of NEOGOV or other electronic applicant tracking system.
• Intermediate level of proficiency using SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook or an equivalent email program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in the public sector
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Experience with PeopleSoft and NEOGOV

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE:

Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to a 45-minute interview the week of October 5, 2026.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future Career Service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months.

Special duty opportunities are open only to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, King County Personnel Guidelines, or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position.

Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Minimum qualifications and answers to supplemental questions must be demonstrated in your application materials.

For interviewing tips, please see the STAR-LA method: star-la_interview_method.pdf

WORK SCHEDULE:

The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 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.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS:

This position has been designated as: Non-Mission Critical - Employees who staff county functions or services that may be delayed, suspended, or diverted in an emergency while essential functions are prioritized Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:

This position is non-represented.

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:

We will work in the office at least three days a week to foster connection and responsiveness, arrive prepared and on time, and structure meetings with clear goals and next steps. The primary onsite location is at King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, WA 98104 and will need to travel to other work sites as needed. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

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.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

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.

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Sonali Naidu
Human Resource Analyst
206-263-9144

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