Who May Apply: This position is open to the public.  

This position is a civil service position, for information regarding King County Civil Service Rules you can access these rules at Civil Service Rules.  
 
This recruitment will create an eligibility list that will be used to fill future vacancies (in the same classification) for the next 12 months. 
The King County Sheriff's Office has a great opportunity to serve as a member of their Human Resources team. This position will encompass a wide variety of Human Resource functions.  Duties may include but are not limited to acting as the Civil Service recruitment liaison, provide advice and counsel to leaders and employees, and participate in the development and management of programs, processes, systems and strategies in support of Human Resource functions for the department. This is an exciting and fast-paced environment with opportunities to cultivate ideas and apply innovative and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will not hesitate to roll up their sleeves, work hard, and get the job done.
 
 WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full-time position with a typical work schedule of Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This position is overtime eligible, with prior authorization.

•    Provide a wide variety of information, advice and consultation to employees, management and the public concerning human resource programs policies and procedures, and provide technical analysis, consultation and/or assistance.  Interpret and apply union contract language, local, federal and state law and regulations
•    Research and respond to general inquires, draft correspondence, and update and maintain visual management tools
•    Organize and maintain records as well as create files in LaserFiche, and participate in or manage the personnel records filing system project. Maintain personnel records according to King County human resources and records retention policies. Maintain HR databases and other electronic systems, prepare reports from databases as requested by the HR Manager or other internal and external customers
•    Manage meeting logistics for a variety of tasks, including in-person candidate processes (testing, interviews) by sending meeting appointments, making room reservations, configuring meeting rooms, securing and arranging audio/visual equipment, and running online meetings or interviews
•    Participate in coordination of events and activities including outreach and recruitment events; work closely with internal recruiting team and Civil Service teams
•    Work collaboratively with leadership, hiring managers and other human resources staff on a variety of HR functions and topics
•    Research and respond to human resources inquiries; inclusive of human resources information systems, specific agency databases
•    Prepare or oversee the preparation of statistical reports, graphs, charts and other ad hoc reports.

Qualified candidates will have progressive Human Resources experience or any combination of education/experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the scope of job duties of this position; AND experience in the following areas:

•    Demonstrated skill in human resources principles and practices with the ability to apply knowledge to Sheriff’s Office Human Resources
•    Skill in decision-making; determining need to elevate matters or consult others
•    Strong strategic problem-solving ability, customer service, organizational, analytical, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well independently or as part of a team
•    Experience researching, analyzing and interpreting laws, policies, processes and procedures; developing effective recommendations
•    Demonstrated skill at working collaboratively, creating relationships, building trust and rapport with a diverse group of people and professionals of different levels of management and staff
•    Experience in Human Resources to include Federal, State, and local laws
•    Ability to build a genuine collaborative and consultative style in their approach to their work. Build and understand the importance of building effective relationships with customers, team members, hiring managers, and other staff
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and is very politically savvy. Be comfortable providing advice and consultation to senior leaders within the Sheriff’s Office
•    Lead value-added discussions that challenge conventional norms and thinking
•    Ability to stay organized, prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
•    Skilled and comfortable using an office productivity suite and the ability to use Outlook, application tracking, SharePoint, and other internet-based tools in their daily work (the county uses Microsoft Office and NeoGov).
•    Experience working with confidential records and/or archives
•    High level of computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Adobe products
•    Must be proficient with internet and intranet usage and management of electronic documents
•    Proficiency with facilitating Microsoft Teams and Zoom video meetings that include collaboration tools of breakout rooms, whiteboards, etc.
•    Ability to investigate, learn, and facilitate other remote collaboration tools where appropriate
•    Skilled in project research including but not limited to web research, data collection, and spreadsheet management

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

•    Experience working in the court system or with law enforcement
•    Experience in understanding union contracts and how they affect HR processes
•    PeopleSoft experience

Application Process: To be considered for this position, the following items must be completed.  Your cover letter will be evaluated for grammar, punctuation and clarity.

• King County Application (applying online satisfies this requirement)
• Cover letter 
• Resume
• Answers to the supplemental questions

• Late October: Oral Board Examination

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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.