Salary: $45.91 - $58.19 Hourly
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Term-Ltd
Job Number: 2026EM27548
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
The Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks a customer-focused Human Resource (HR) Analyst to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) within the department. The assignment is anticipated to last through November 19, 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
In support of the Department of Public Health's Employment & Hiring Team, the HR Analyst will assist with full-cycle recruitments, leave of absence tracking, and onboarding for a wide variety of positions within the department.

As an HR Analyst, you will have the opportunity to partner with our divisions, contributing to our mission of eliminating health inequities and maximizing opportunities for every person to achieve optimal health. This position gives the successful applicants a unique opportunity to get involved in the many duties of a HR professional in a rewarding environment that will provide a solid foundation for future HR professional growth. A strong commitment to continuous improvement, equity and social justice, respect for people, trauma-informed care and leadership are a must in this role!

This position reports to the HR Supervisor who oversees the day-to-day functions of the Employment & Hiring Team.

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.
("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 non-exempt under the regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is 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 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.

Job Duties

• Manage and perform full-cycle recruitment processes. Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies that focus on the candidate experience while managing business expectations.
• Provide key strategic consultation to senior leadership and hiring managers regarding their hiring needs.
• Engage with and source applicants to build pipelines of competitive and diverse candidates for the next generation of positions. 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 through the complete recruiting lifecycle.
• Promote King County as an Employer of Choice. Generate diverse applicant pools in support of Equity, Racial, and Social Justice Goals.
• Leave Administration: Administer requests for protected leave under FMLA and KCFML. Review and approve leave requests, ensure approvals/denials comply with Federal, State, and County laws/policies. Provide advice and consultation on leaves issues, coordinate activities with Central HR, Benefits, and Payroll as necessary.
• PeopleSoft: Add, update, and maintain employee data in PeopleSoft. Position management. Ability to create useful reports using queries.
• Lean HR Process Improvement: Support and contribute to continuous process improvement of HR practices and processes, using Lean principles.
• Advise, coach, and train managers and supervisors in employee engagement and HR business processes.
• Research and respond to inquiries by staff and the public in a timely manner.
• As a part of the Public Health HR team, you will also partner with your colleagues to develop value-added solutions to a wide variety of human resources issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience managing full-cycle recruitments, including providing consultative advice to hiring managers;
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the scope of job duties.

Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of federal and local leave laws, as well as experience researching questions and engaging with employees, supervisors/managers about leave, while ensuring compliance with leave laws and policies.
• Reinforce and promote a customer-focused practice, while implementing the vision of the department and best practices consistent with King County's Equity, Racial, and Social Justice commitment.
• Ability to develop and implement screening and examination techniques to broaden our applicant pools; prepare candidates for interviews - reviewing culture, organization structure, job description, competencies and expectations. Assess applicants' strengths and fit for the agency through robust input from stakeholders.
• Have a genuine collaborative and consultative style in their approach to their work, understand the importance of building effective relationships with hiring managers, team members, and candidates.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and are very politically savvy; comfortable providing advice and consultation to our department and lead value-added discussions that challenge conventional norms and thinking.
• Strong consulting skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, as a team leader and member, working collaboratively, building relationships, trust and rapport with others.
• Knowledge and experience in the use and application of employment laws, regulations, practices and principles.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system to conduct full-cycle recruitments (King County uses NEOGOV as an applicant tracking system).
• Experience using an HRIS system (King County uses PeopleSoft).
• Have effective communication skills that use tact and diplomacy in all situations.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience providing human resources support in a unionized environment.
• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Experience with NEOGOV.
• Experience advising managers/supervisors on federal, state, and local leave laws.
• Experience administering leaves in WA state.

Supplemental Information
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. This represented Term-Limited Temporary or Special Duty position is anticipated to last through November 19, 2027, with possibility of extension based on business need.

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.
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)
• Cover Letter - 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 will not be used as part of the evaluation process

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the 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.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer toFor tips on interviewing, please visit
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health 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 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 represented by Local 117 P&T.

Contact
For questions about the application process, contact
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate 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

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