Human Resource Associate - TLT/SDA

Salary: $82,820.61 - $104,980.10 annually

Location: 900 Oakesdale Ave SW, Renton, WA

This is a full-time, term-limited position expected to last through December 31, 2027. This hybrid role requires working onsite a minimum of three days per week at the Black River building, following a Monday-Friday, 8-hour day schedule.

About the role

King County Sheriff's Office has an outstanding opportunity for a Special Duty Assignment/Term-Limited Human Resources Associate in the Human Resources Unit. This classification performs a wide variety of administrative tasks in support of HR processes and provides a high level of customer service to the public and internal staff. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative team, learn various HR duties, and assist with document retention while supporting a positive candidate experience for hiring efforts.

Who may apply: This position is open only to current King County employees.

Responsibilities

• Organize and file a variety of documentation and paperwork utilizing Laserfiche, including scanning and uploading.
• Verify documentation and update various electronic databases, including data entry.
• Communicate a wide variety of information to employees and the public; research and respond to inquiries; apply established rules, regulations, labor contracts, and employment laws when responding to inquiries and processing paperwork.
• Assist in determining eligibility for a variety of human resource programs according to established criteria and procedures.
• Process and support personnel transactions such as scheduling activities for selection and backgrounding, fingerprinting, and performing related activities; interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Compose and draft documents and/or correspondence.
• Assist with managing the office environment by maintaining an inventory of office supplies and serving as a liaison on facility needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and secure sensitive files and information.

Requirements

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and programs of human resources.
• Skill in developing and maintaining databases.
• Skill in assessing, interpreting, and identifying options and problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, navigating sensitive situations, and communicating with tact and diplomacy.
• Skilled in providing customer service to a diverse population, both members of the public and internal employees.
• Professional written communication and excellent customer service in person and over the phone.
• Demonstrated proficiency in entering and tracking data, such as searching, retrieving, scanning, logging, and filing records from databases, electronic files, and hard copy files.
• Writing skills sufficient to compose, edit, and maintain a variety of documents, reports, and correspondences using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation, with the ability to pay close attention to detail and proofread work carefully.
• Strong initiative and accountability in tracking work assignments, prioritizing workload, adapting to changes, and following through on assignments.
• Detail-oriented with great attention to quality and accuracy.
• Good keyboarding skills with experience using MS Office Suite and Laserfiche or other relevant software.
• Skilled in working independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be a United States citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or Deferred Action Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipient.
• Must have the ability to read, speak, and write in the English language fluently.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting and a polygraph.
• Must meet all KCSO background standards as listed in section 10.14 of the Civil Service Rules.

Benefits

King County offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of employees and support their health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance: basic coverage provided with the opportunity to purchase additional insurance.
• Retirement: participation in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness programs.
• Onsite activity centers.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
• Training and career development programs.

Note: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) positions may vary based on the terms and details of the position.