Senior Human Resource Analyst

Full Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill one Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. The TLT/SDA is anticipated to last for one year.

Summary

Department of Local Services is looking for a strategic, customer-focused Senior HR Analyst to join our "rock star" team. As the Senior HR Analyst, you will provide collaborative, professional-level, operations-focused Human Resource service delivery to the department.

In this position, your focus will be recruiting for high level leaders and developing and executing innovative strategies to source for competitive, diverse candidates for our department leadership positions.

You will also provide strategic consultation to senior leadership regarding their hiring needs.

You will oversee and lead leave administration for the department and will handle any leaves that involve Disability Services and/or Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO’s) office.

You will partner with HR Team members to lead process improvements for HR processes within the department.

Our ideal candidate will know how to identify top quality talent using a strong recruiting and unique sourcing plan for each position. We are looking for someone to bring good energy and innovative ideas to enhance the quality and diversity in our applicant pools.

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.

Requirements

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

• Manage and perform full-cycle recruitment processes for a variety of senior-level positions. Partner with hiring managers and internal customers to identify position requirements and understand hiring needs.
• Oversee Leave Administration for all types of leaves including the approval process, documentation, and tracking in HR systems. Will be the leaves expert for the department.
• Act as a system administrator for PeopleSoft HCM and other software programs by being the managing data, creating reports and solving moderate to complex technical problems related to the systems.

Promote King County as an Employer of Choice. Generate diverse applicant pools in support of Equity, Racial and Social Justice Goals. Engage with and source applicants.

Leverage and optimize all available tools including internal and external networks, social media, job boards, direct sourcing, community contacts, and personal networking events.

Manage the candidate relationship from beginning to end.

• Run data and update dashboards within Power BI for HR monthly metrics.
• Plan, develop, and deliver HR Management programs, projects and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Values

• Serve with integrity.
• Show initiative and work hard.
• Prioritize outcomes over optics.
• Center those most impacted and put “boots on the ground.”
• Sove problems with a “yes, and” mindset
• Work as one, adaptable, mission-driven team

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Experienced in managing full-cycle recruitment for positions including providing consultative advice to hiring managers.
• Experienced in overseeing leave administration and interpreting overlapping leave laws and policies. Ability to act as leaves subject matter expert to interpret complicated leaves that involve Disability Services and the PAO’s office.
• Have experience in recruiting for leadership and hard-to-fill positions, diversifying and expanding candidate application pools; prepare candidates for interviews – reviewing culture, organization structure, job description, competencies, and expectations.
• Have a genuine collaborative and consultative style in their approach to their work, understands the importance of building effective relationships with hiring managers, team members, customers, and candidates.
• Experience working within a government organization and union represented environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and who is very politically savvy; comfortable providing advice and consultation to senior leaders, with the ability to have difficult conversations with employees.
• Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Have effective communication skills and can use tact and diplomacy in all situations.
• Experience developing training on various HR-related topics with the ability to present to large audiences.
• Skilled and comfortable using a variety of technologies, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, NeoGov applicant tracking system, PeopleSoft, and other internet-based tools in daily work.

Additional Information

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE:
Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to a 15-minute phone interview the week of 3/2/2026.

If you are selected to move forward after the phone interview, you will be invited to a 45-minute in-person interview the week of 3/9/2026.

WHO MAY APPLY:
This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future 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 and cover letter is required, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position.

You may also provide a resume. 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.

We work in the office at least three days per week to foster connection and responsiveness, arrive prepared and on time, and structure meetings with clear goals and next steps.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS: 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.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is non-represented.

To learn more about the Department of Local Services, please visit our website at: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services

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Guided by our "True North", we are 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

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Erika Yanak
Senior HR Analyst

erika.yanak@kingcounty.gov

(206) 477-0320