HR Consultant Jobs in Seattle, WA

Summary

The Human Resources team in the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is in search of our next teammate and partner in doing Justice on all things internal people operations! As a separately elected department, the PAO has an internal HR team that is housed within our Purpose, Strategy & Performance team (administration) and partners closely with executive branch departments. This role supports the day-to-day work of the HR team while also contributing to key initiatives that support recruitment, workforce development, and employee engagement across the office. We are looking for a candidate who is a detail-oriented self-starter, ready to tackle new challenges and make a meaningful impact. Problem solvers, nimble learners, and those who are deeply committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and accountable culture for our employees are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have the ability to anticipate needs, balance time-sensitive tasks, and deliver a high-quality work product and customer-centric experience is critical to succeeding in this role.

About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Our mission is to do Justice:
We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
* We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.

We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Location: King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle. Must be able to travel to other locations as needed.

Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County’s generous benefits package.

Employees assigned to this position enjoy a hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting, with a minimum of 2-days in office per week, subject to business needs and a telecommuting agreement. If a successful candidate is new to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, they will be required to work in office four days a week for the first six months of employment. Mondays are a required in-office day.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Salary: Range 57 - $45.90 (step 1) - $58.18 (step 10) hourly

Application Process:

Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1) Submit a resume and cover letter
2) Respond to the supplemental questions
3) Fully complete King County application. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state “see my resume” or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.

Selection Process:

Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her)
Human Resource Analyst
Kvargas@kingcounty.gov

Special Requirements:

Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.

Job Duties

Talent Acquisition

- Develop, manage and conduct recruitment and selection processes, consulting with HR leadership and hiring managers as needed.
- Complete pre-onboarding tasks: Write offer and promotion letters per standard templates, coordinate new hire background checks, bilingual proficiency testing, compile new hire packets for personnel files, etc.
- Conduct new employee onboarding, which includes fingerprinting as needed.
- Maintain recruitment records and documentation within NEOGOV, the HR position request and new hire dashboard, etc.
- Ensure compliance with labor contracts, employment laws, and best practices throughout.

Learning & Development

- Provide administrative support for HR-led or HR-procured training and professional development opportunities for employees.
- Build/develop training resources and/or registration using NEOGOV and other creative platforms like Canva and Articulate
- Assist with coordinating officewide learning initiatives and programs for the HR team.

Project & Administrative Support

- Research and respond to inquiries from PAO employees, including managing the PAO Human Resources inbox and other modes of communication.
- Compile and publish the PAO Employee News utilizing GovDelivery.
- Create and update forms and standard operating procedures as needed.
- Provide general office support as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience supporting HR processes such as recruitments, employee lifecycle actions, HR documentation, or HR operational tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to advance team goals.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple processes, projects and expectations.
• Proven customer-centric focus and the ability to build relationships quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively through various modalities, including small-group presentations/discussions.
• Strong ability to adapt and persevere while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex workflows and a high-volume workload OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
• Tech savvy and comfortable learning and using software applications in daily work. The county uses NEOGOV, Laserfiche, Microsoft suite, and other software programs.
• Demonstrated reliable and predictable attendance.
• Ability to accept feedback and coaching.
• Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.

Desired Competencies:

• Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Organizational Savvy – Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

The most competitive candidates will possess:

• Experience in public sector, government, or other municipal agency
• Experience performing HR service delivery in a unionized environment.
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency with PeopleSoft.
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency of the NEOGOV applicant tracking system.

Supplemental Information

The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. 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.

To Apply

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