HR Supervisor in Seattle, Washington at King County

The Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks an exceptional leader and team advocate to fill a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) role. The assignment is anticipated to last through December 31, 2027. This recruitment will also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next six (6) months.

Position Summary

As an HR Supervisor, you will provide direct supervision and support to our talented Employment & Hiring Team; this includes prioritizing workflow, increasing efficiency and communication with a focus on continuous improvement as we partner with our divisions and contribute to Public Health’s mission of eliminating health inequities and maximizing opportunities for every person to achieve optimal health. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved in the many duties of an HR professional in a rewarding environment that will provide a solid foundation for future HR professional growth. This position will report to the Employment & Leaves Manager.

Background

The Human Resources Section falls under the Office of the Director (ODIR) and is responsible for Employment and Leaves; Leadership Development and Employee Engagement; and Employee and Labor Relations.

Public Health – Seattle & King County ("PHSKC” or “Public Health") is the Public Health Department for King County, Washington which includes 39 cities, including the City of Seattle, and unincorporated areas. Public Health is one of the largest metropolitan health departments in the United States with over 1,600 employees. With a biennial budget of nearly $1 billion, the department serves approximately 2.3 million people of King County who reside in urban, rural, shoreline, foothill, and mountain communities with distinct environments and unique public health needs. We operate primary care, dental, sexual and reproductive health, parent child health, and other health care-related services throughout King County across 40 sites and mobile clinics. King County is an international port of entry, welcoming nearly 40 million visitors annually. Over 100 languages are spoken by King County residents.

Work Schedule
The typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; 40 hours per week. This position is designated as exempt under the regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime. Our employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday.

Work Location

The primary onsite location is Chinook Building located at 401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98104 and work is perform in a hybrid environment.

Teleworking Requirement

The HR team works in a hybrid of remote and onsite work, requiring work in the office at least three days a week. Travel to other work locations, campuses, and community events may be necessary. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Hybrid work schedules and/or work locations are subject to change based upon operational necessity.

• Provide direct supervision and support to the Employment & Hiring Team. Oversee and monitor workflow and work prioritization of team assignments and continue to grow and support strong partnerships with divisions.
• Provide guidance and coaching to staff to reduce ‘answer shopping’ and support consistency across the work unit.
• Support consistency and quality of established processes in the areas of equity in recruitment and selection best practices, communication standards, review and approval of Personnel Change Notices, and other HR processes and procedures.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes; provide recruitment services to Hiring Managers to meet department workforce and business needs.
• Support credentialing efforts for Other Licensed or Certified Practitioners (OLCP).
• Provide consultation to managers and supervisors on personnel rules, classification/compensation system, employment law, labor and contract administration, and other HR policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Support the team as an engaged leader to address and resolve team conflict through restorative practices and healthy conflict engagement strategies.
• Lead recruitment process improvement efforts, oversee implementation of initiatives, and measure outcomes to monitor and evaluate effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of increasingly responsible human resources experience, including time spent providing leadership to a team,
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the scope of job duties.

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skill and experience establishing standard work and developing and implementing work prioritization strategies.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to successfully navigate within political/bureaucratic environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service to employees.
• Reinforce and promote a customer-focused practice, while implementing the vision of the department and best practices consistent with King County’s Equity and Social Justice strategic plan.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships quickly and professionally.
• Committed to showing compassion and patience; be an approachable and effective listener and enjoy working with people from a variety of cultures, communities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and is skilled in the ability to recognize and work effectively with sensitive situations; able to coach team in developing/strengthening this skill set where applicable.
• Strong analytical skills and can identify subtle, hidden, or difficult issues.
• Experience handling confidential materials, personal employee matters, and business issues with discretion.
• Able to demonstrate skill to quickly organize, prioritize, and weigh the ongoing needs of involved parties in complex employment matters.
• Demonstrated skill to write clearly, professionally, and effectively with various audiences.
• Detail-oriented in the review of rules and documentation. Utilize effective and clear communication while providing guidance.
• Ability to see the larger picture, consider a variety of involved parties and interests, consider ramifications, and identify possible outcomes.
• Quick and eager learner who is seeking professional growth and open to constructive feedback.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, multi-focused, fast-paced environment while following established processes.
• Understands how to successfully navigate core HR practices, including protected leaves and recruitment, providing technical advice and direction to supervisors, managers, and the HR workgroup, based on county policy and state/federal laws.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience providing human resource guidance in a unionized environment
• Experience with PeopleSoft
• Experience with NEOGOV
• Previous experience advising managers/supervisors on federal, state, and local leave laws

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.

Who May Apply

This position is open to all qualified applicants. The Special Duty and/or Term-Limited Temporary position is expected to last through December 31, 2027.

To be eligible for a Special Duty Assignment, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial King County probationary period. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Letter of Interest – Please share why you are interested in this position and what you think you could bring to this role.

Please note that other non-required attachments such as Resumes and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in your application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health – Seattle & King County relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health – Seattle & King County positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership
This position is not represented by a union.

Contact
If you have questions or would like more information about the application process, please contact HR.PH@kingcounty.gov.