The Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks an experienced and passionate individual to serve as the Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EIB) Manager II. This position will ensure equity and social justice (ESJ) initiatives within DHR are aligned and integrated with King County’s ESJ Strategic goals and approaches. 
 
Reporting to the Workforce Equity Manager, the EIB Manager II will oversee, develop, and implement DHR’s ESJ efforts to drive organizational change. This role will lead the department’s effort to center pro-equity and anti-racism in all actions and build pro-equity capacity at all levels. The EIB Manager II will work with department leadership and the Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ) to develop strategic direction, identify and implement ESJ initiatives, and ensure goal attainment, internally and to the agencies DHR serves.
 
Commitment to Equity and Social Justice
As the only county in the United States 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 diverse region that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures.
 
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. The EIB Manager II will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
 
To learn more, please visit: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx 
 
Other Position Information 
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not overtime-eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek, normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement and is classified as Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager II ; class code: 2323200).

• Apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. This is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. 
• Serve as a thoughtful and tactical partner with department leadership to advance ESJ within the department. 
• Collaborate with department leadership and human resources to implement ESJ action plans and ensure organizational alignment between divisions and the department. 
• Co-design and lead data strategy and reporting methods on the effectiveness of organizational ESJ activities and their impact on both workplace culture and department business results.
• Assess ESJ related performance measures for data gaps and consult with the Workforce Equity Manager, department leadership, and impacted employees strategies to fill the gaps.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and support for employees, human resources, and department leadership to ensure delivery of innovative, adaptive, and culturally responsive programs and services.
• Co-design and lead organizational and individual equity change readiness assessments. 
• Establish ESJ performance measures and work to ensure they are understandable, meaningful, and lead to desired outcomes. Continuously review data to ensure anti-biased efforts are applied throughout the department. 
• Lead, in partnership with Learning and Development, a DHR action plan that delivers ESJ and related subject matter education/trainings/workshops.
• Facilitate focus groups that inform ESJ strategies, plans, and initiatives. 
• Support department leadership, human resources, and planning teams with the execution of equity impact reviews on policies, programs, procedures, and positions.
• Represent DHR’s ESJ strategy efforts throughout the department to ensure awareness, understanding, and participation. Represent DHR in county-wide ESJ teams and communities of practice to fulfill organizational ESJ goals.
• Review and report proposed changes to ESJ strategies and efforts to the Workforce Equity Manager and implement as approved. 
• Support various programs and projects as assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying laws, programs, practices processes and procedures related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, non-discrimination, anti-harassment, Equity and Social Justice, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying and analyzing human resources, policy and strategic planning analysis, techniques and principles with a racial equity mindset. 
• Experience creating processes and systems to document, report, and monitor equitable outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills, including quantitative and qualitative analysis. Ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into strategy and improvement opportunities. 
• Strong organizational and project management skills with an ability to meet deadlines and work under the pressure of multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with diverse people and cultures.
• Ability to present comfortably in front of large and small groups.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information. 
• Skilled in conflict management and facilitation of small to large groups. 
• Ability to organize, prioritize, plan, schedule and follow up on tasks; elevate issues and obtain additional resources when necessary.
• Skilled in tailored written, verbal, and presentation communication to diverse audiences.

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field. 
• Five years’ progressive experience advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging in a complex and large organization. 
• Public sector experience.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed as received, and they will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. All materials will be evaluated for spelling, grammar, and punctuation usage. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a series of interviews.
 
Forms and Materials Required 
 

1. An online employment application completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. The employment history should go back at least 10 years if you have 10 years of employment, or more to include all relevant experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All relevant experience must be included in the application.
2. A cover letter no more than two pages summarizing how you meet the required experience, qualifications, knowledge, and job skills. In addition, please share why you are interested in this position. This is a required application material. If a cover letter is not received, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.
3. A resume.

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• 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.