Recruiting Coordinator (Hr Associate)

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks an energetic and resourceful administrative professional to join our team as a Recruiting Coordinator (HR Associate).

As a key member of the Talent Acquisition Team, the Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for administrative and technical support of recruitment processes. They provide high-level administrative support for the delivery of human resources services. This role will organize and support key elements of the selection process to include screening, testing, evaluating, and hiring talent across King County. They will also organize, prioritize, coordinate, and respond to a variety of work assignments, research, information requests, and creation of documents.

The ideal candidate likes to solve problems, enjoys working as part of a team, and jumps at the chance to work on projects. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who look to expand their skills and learn about Human Resources (HR). We seek individuals who strongly believe that communication is key to success, have outstanding customer service skills, and have an eye for detail.

Why King County is an employer of choice:
https://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx

Job Duties

Successful position candidates will be able to clearly demonstrate skill and ability to:

• Manage records. Ensure timely creation, maintenance, and archival of documents/files to support historical accuracy; compile information, documents, and records for public disclosure requests; and follow records retention and destruction procedures in accordance with legal requirements.
• Act as a system support for NEOGOV and other software programs. Manage data, provide customer service in response to users’ inquiries, and generate reports.
• Serve as recruitment team coordinator. Participatein the recruitment and selection process; post job opportunities; arrange external advertisements; screen applications; schedule interviews; prepare interview material; proctor exams; and administer applicant tracking, testing, and reference/background checking systems.
• Provide excellent customer service. Respond to inquiries and deliver informational assistance to applicants, employees, and other customers, and coordinate with other units/departments to obtain information and/or to share information.
• Perform general office support. Answer phones, prepare correspondence and reports, schedule meetings and appointments, research, and compile information, maintain assignment logs, update templates and websites, and make recommendations for process improvements and streamlining procedures.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work.
• Two years of progressively responsible senior-level administrative experience related to the duties of the position; OR

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrate proficiency in use of Microsoft Office 365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams for daily work. Use online tools as well as possess the ability to use application tracking and/or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. The County uses Microsoft Office, NEOGOV, and PeopleSoft Human Capital Management.
• Experience working in an HR environment or have an interest and want to learn about the practices of human resources management and employment-related federal and state laws and regulations.
• Present strong customer service, organizational, analytical, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn and use database applications and analytical tools, including evaluating data quality.
• Enjoy meeting new people and have the ability to attend job fairs/community events as an ambassador of King County.
• Ability to utilize SharePoint and other tools to automate processes and track work items.

Other Position Information
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek, normally 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 Professional & Technical and is classified as a Human Resource Associate; class code 2311100.

Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to King County employees and the public and will be used to fill one Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA). It is anticipated to extend through December 31, 2024.

Note: Special duty opportunities are open only to current King County career service and appointed employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process
If you are ready to bring your talents to public service, apply online with King County Careers and include:

• A cover letter no longer than two pages outlining how your skills and experience make you a fit for this position.
• An online employment application, with employment history going back at least seven years, or more to include all relevant experience, and responses to supplemental questions.

Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews.

For more information on this recruitment, please contact:
Danielle Thueringer at [email protected].

Forbes named King County one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.

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, 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 contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.97 - $44.33 per hour

Benefits:

• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan
• 401(k)
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98104