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King County

Human Resources Manager III

King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) seeks an inspiring Human Resources leader with HR generalist experience to fill the role of

Human Resources Manager III . This role will provide strategic leadership and guide efforts to develop and maintain a highly skilled, diverse, and engaged workforce to fulfill the department’s evolving role to deliver innovative public service every day.The Human Resources Manager III is a

strategic advisor

and

partner

for the department and its

leadership team . This position provides

innovative ,

collaborative , and

strategic leadership

to support the workforce transition from meeting today’s demands to being prepared for the evolving needs of the future. This position’s focus is on maintaining strong organizational health measures and ensuring systems are in place to attract, retain, and engage employees while providing a model of sound people leadership practices.The successful candidate will support efforts to align and effectively integrate County and department human resources programs and strategic initiatives. You will use your

strong interpersonal skills

to build and leverage relationships,

build effective teams

and networks at all levels in the County and KCSO,

influence change , and engage in effective problem solving. You will develop and implement development strategies both proactively and, when necessary, to improve team performance, effectively allocating resources to meet business needs.This position is a working manager, so in addition to leading a team of highly skilled human resources professionals, you will proactively assess and resolve employee relations issues across the organization, interpret employment law, and apply HR policies and practices in a complex and ever-changing work environment. This position also maintains databases in support of the KCSO and will directly oversee a unit of background detectives. Our goal is to provide reliable, efficient, customer-focused human resources services while ensuring consistency and reducing organizational liability.Minimum Qualifications:Five years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources at the professional/management level; ORAny combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.Successful candidates

for this position will be able to

clearly demonstrate skill and ability to:Serve

as a

strategic advisor

to the leadership team. Provide advice to managers on HR policy and regulations in the department, while balancing the need for consistency and alignment with County HR programs. Communicate complex HR ideas effectively in multiple settings with diverse audiences.Manage

high-quality and timely HR service delivery:Shape and implement systems for recruitment, development, and retention of a high quality, diverse workforce that is prepared for the evolving business needs of the future.Oversee complex employee relations issues, investigations, grievance and Loudermill hearings, and arbitration or litigation processes.Administer collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws including Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.Build and lead

effective teams:Allocate staff and resources to meet service delivery demands and workload fluctuations.Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports as well as coach managers to do the same.Set goals for high-quality and customer-focused service.Measure progress on goal achievement.Model

best practices in managing employees:Engage and motivate employees to work to the full extent of their classification.Effectively manage diverse groups of people and understand how organizations work.Create an environment of continuous learning and skill development.Foster a culture where every employee is accountable for high-quality service delivery.Contribute to the creation of a work environment that is welcoming to all employees.Promote

an organizational culture that is focused on a shared mission, fosters continuous improvement

(LEAN) , and embraces equity and social justice for employees and the community.Who May Apply:This position is open to all King County employees and the public. 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.To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

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