Talent Acquisition Analyst

Summary

Come join the King County Parks and Recreation Division Human Resources team! The Parks Division is seeking a customer-focused and innovative Talent Acquisition Specialist (Human Resource Analyst) who will be responsible for a wide range of human resource activities. This position will primarily focus on recruiting efforts and assisting with critical hires for the division. This is a fantastic opportunity to be exposed to full cycle recruitment and selection practices using DNRPs Recruitment Standards.

This opportunity is only open to current King County employees. We are not currently accepting external applications. In addition to the current opening this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Talent Acquisition Specialist (HR Analyst Career Service) positions throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six months.

About the Role:

This role plays a key part in helping Parks HR attract and hire talented team members who support our service-focused mission. The Talent Acquisition Specialist (HR Analyst) will lead recruitment selection and onboarding efforts in close partnership with hiring managers and department leaders. They will also build relationships with local and regional organizations represent Parks at career events and job fairs and support sourcing efforts to grow our candidate pipeline. Additional responsibilities include records management HR generalist support training and orientation maintaining HR databases and other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager II.

This position follows a hybrid work model blending remote and in-person work.

About the Team:

The Parks Human Resources team plays a vital role in fostering a positive inclusive and professional workplace by partnering with staff and leaders to deliver employee-centered policies timely guidance and essential resources that support current and future workforce needs. Backed by strong leadership support HR is a trusted partner in ensuring efficient operations high-quality service and a healthy work-life balance.

This commitment extends to the Parks Divisions mission to steward enhance and acquire parks and trails that inspire healthy communities across King Countyfrom more than 205 parks to 175 miles of regional trails and 215 miles of backcountry trails. Through ethical dedicated and inclusive practices the HR team helps power the divisions work in managing facilities delivering community programs and responsibly caring for public lands. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment we invite you to join us in protecting and enhancing our parks and trails.

Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist (HR Analyst) you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy training comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing :

• Manage full-cycle recruitment including consulting with hiring managers posting jobs coordinating outreach screening applicants preparing interview materials tracking candidates and overseeing pre-employment processes.

• Support recruitment initiatives through community outreach talent-sourcing recruitment planning and building professional networks with a focus on diversity.

• Perform HR generalist duties such as maintaining records completing PeopleSoft entries responding to employee inquiries supporting HR processes and collaborating with Senior HR

• Analysts and Human Resource Manager II on special projects.

• Process Special Duty probationary and initial hire approvals and notifications.

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Qualifications You Bring :

• Increasingly responsible human resource generalist experience with a strong emphasis on full-cycle recruitment including occasional high-volume hiring.

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to track and manage multiple recruitments and handle complex multilayered issues with often competing priorities.

• Strong customer service skills and advanced proficiency in written and verbal communications

• Proven ability to work effectively and respectfully individuals from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and/or Human Capital Management (HCM) software.

• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion.

Competencies You Bring :

• Customer Focus : Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.

• Values Differences : Ability to recognize the value different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

• Interpersonal Savvy : Ability to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

• Communicates Effectively : Ability to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Action Oriented : Ability to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring :

Multiple years of human resources experience including public sector work in large unionized environments with high-volume recruitment needs.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions :

• Work Location : The Parks HR team works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington 98104.
• Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
• King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
• Work Schedule : This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is non-exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation : This position is represented by Teams L117.

Application and Selection Process :

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume (PDF format)

Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact : For more information regarding this recruitment please contact Crystal Yost at .

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Guided by our 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.

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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.

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