Job Description
JOB Jefferson County is seeking a Human Resources Analyst to join a collaborative and dynamic team. The HR Analyst serves as a professional management consultant on personnel matters, with a focus on employee and labor relations, leave and accommodations, classification and compensation, and risk management. The HR Analyst provides client-focused guidance and support across multiple departments and ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements, County policy, and federal and state employment laws. This role applies independent judgment to analyze complex issues and make informed recommendations on human resources matters. In addition, this position drives and supports HR projects and initiatives that support organizational goals.Supervision Received and ExercisedPersons in this position are given significant discretion, within the scope of policy and regulations, in the performance of their duties and work independently once trained. This position receives supervision from the Human Resources Director. This position does not supervise others and works as part of the Human Resources team. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential Duties include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. Employee and Labor Relations: Provides guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of employee relations matters, including performance management, coaching and disciplinary actions.Consults with HR management on matters of high risk and significance.Interprets, advises and makes recommendations on personnel issues, applying research and supporting evidence to interpret applicable policy, law or rule, collective bargaining agreement or procedure. Participates in County labor relations activities, including collective bargaining preparation, negotiations, and contract administration. Fields complaints and grievances. Coordinates and performs investigations in consultation with HR management.Benefits and Leave Administration: Coordinates and administers employee leave programs including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), Military Leave, Domestic Violence Leave. Provides responsive, client-focused guidance to employees and departments on leave rights, responsibilities, and processes, ensuring clear understanding and consistent application.Receives and reviews LEOFF-1 Disability Retiree medical reimbursement claims. Verifies eligibility in compliance with applicable rules and payment guidelines.Supports coordination of the ADA interactive process, including evaluating accommodation requests, engaging in dialogue with employees and supervisors to determine reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable laws.Classification and Compensation: Conducts salary surveys and compensation research to inform pay decisions.Researches classification and compensation issues. Compiles information for collective bargaining and classification reviews. Conducts job analysis studies and classification reviews. Develops and updates job descriptions.Responds to requests for salary information and completes federal and state reports and workforce-related surveys regarding classification levels, compensation practices, and employment policies.Provides recommendations on pay practices consistent with internal policies and labor agreements.Risk Management, Safety and Claims Coordination: Coordinates unemployment insurance claims, including reviewing separation information, preparing employer responses, maintaining claim records and monitoring claim status. Coordinates workers’ compensation (Labor & Industries) claims in partnership with a third-party administrator, including preparing employer responses, maintaining claim records and monitoring claim status.Communicates with providers, claims administrators, employees, managers and state agencies.Coordinates OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including maintaining injury and illness logs, preparing and submitting required reports, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Reporting and Data Analysis: Develops and analyzes HR reports to support operational needs and data driven decision-making.Tracks and reports on metrics such as recruitment activity, training compliance, and workforce data.Responds to internal and external data requests and Public Records Requests.HR Initiatives: Contributes to HR programs and initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and results.Researches and proposes improvements to existing processes and procedures.Develops and enhances processes within the Talent Management System (NEOGOV) and the HR module of the ERP system (Tyler MUNIS).Maintains and updates the HR webpage.Participates in special projects as assigned. Training and Organization Developmen