King County's Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks candidates to fill the role of Human Resources Manager III. This position will be filled as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term Limited Temporary (TLT) to fill in during the absence of the incumbent HR Manager III. It is anticipated to extend through December 2022. You will provide strategic leadership and lead efforts to develop and maintain a highly skilled, diverse, and engaged workforce to fulfill the department’s evolving role to deliver innovative public service every day.
The Human Resources Manager III is a strategic advisor and partner for the department and serves as a member of its leadership team. The role provides innovative, collaborative, and strategic leadership in the delivery of human resources (HR) services within DPH. This leadership is needed to transition the workforce from meeting today’s demands to being prepared for the evolving needs of the future. The HR Manager will focus on the organization’s health and ensuring systems are in place to attract, retain, and engage employees while providing a model of sound people leadership practices.
You will support the efforts to align and effectively integrate County and division human resources programs and strategic initiatives. You will use your strong interpersonal skills to build and leverage relationships, build effective teams and networks at all levels in the County, influence change, and engage in effective problem solving. You will develop and conduct team development strategies both proactively and, when necessary, to improve team performance, effectively allocating resources to meet business needs.
This position is a working manager, so in addition to leading a team of highly skilled human resources professionals, you will proactively assess and resolve employee relations issues across the organization, interpret employment law, and apply HR policies and practices in a complex and ever-changing work environment. Our goal is to provide reliable, efficient, customer-focused human resources services while ensuring consistency and reducing organizational liability.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Public Health – Seattle & King County is one of the largest metropolitan health departments in the United States with 40 sites, a biennial budget of $800 million, and 1400 employees, most of whom are represented by 11 collective bargaining units. The department provides a wide range of services such as preventing and treating communicable diseases, preventing chronic diseases and injuries, delivering health services to vulnerable populations, inspecting restaurants and other food establishments, providing emergency medical services, responding to health emergencies, and assessing the impact of these and other efforts on the overall health of the community.
The Department of Public Health (DPH) is a mission-driven organization that works to protect and improve the health and well-being of all people in Seattle and King County and focuses on the elimination of inequities in social and health outcomes for black, indigenous, and people of color. DPH has built a regional and national reputation for innovative programs and its work on equity. Like many jurisdictions, it is in the midst of multiple crises – leading the effort in King County to respond to the Coronavirus pandemic, helping launch and support the transformative work to respond to Racism is a Public Health Crisis, and managing funding and operational challenges exacerbated by the economic fallout from the pandemic.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
About the position
The Human Resources Manager III is an employee of the Department of Human Resources and reports to and works in collaboration with the DPH Deputy Director and the Human Resources Services Delivery (HRSD) Division Director for the county. This reporting structure ensures consistent delivery of HR policies and practices across the county, while supporting the unique and varied needs of each department’s line of business.
Successful candidates for this position will be able to clearly demonstrate skill and ability to:
The ideal candidate for this role will:
To Apply
If you are ready to bring your passion and enthusiasm for HR with a deep understanding and appreciation for the vital role it plays as a strategic partner in the department, we encourage you to apply. Please include a letter of interest that describes your skills, abilities and qualifications related to this role. Applicants who apply by Wednesday, December 8, 2021 will receive first consideration in the process. Additionally, this recruitment may be used for future vacancies that occur in the next six months.
Questions
For more information regarding this recruitment, contact: jamie.robinson@kingcounty.gov.
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with these positions will be performed either predominantly by teleworking or through a combination of teleworking, complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:
submit proof of vaccination or
have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
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