Job Description
Summary We are only accepting applications from current King County Employees.External candidates will not be considered.Metro Transit's Employee Services Division is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Career Service Talent Associate (Human Resource Associate) to join our team and support the Rail Talent Team! Our ideal candidates are organized, customer-focused, and passionate about diversity and social justice.Join us in shaping Metro's diverse workforce by managing key elements of high-volume recruitments, including screening, testing, evaluating, and hiring! Metro Transit's Employee Services Division (Human Resources) supports the largest department in King County through recruitment and selection, workforce planning and development, HRIS data and analytics, and electronic records management.We're immensely proud that our efforts enable Metro Transit to continue meeting the mobility needs of the county's growing population.This is an exciting time to work at King County Metro Transit.We serve the fastest-growing transit market in the nation, enjoy a 93% customer satisfaction rate, and are creating an array of innovative mobility services for our riders.We are also building a zero-emission bus fleet and operating our region's light-rail system.Click here to see why it's worth working for King County Metro Transit.Who May Apply We are only accepting applications from current King County Employees.This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Career Service, Human Resource Associate.This recruitment may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) openings across multiple teams within the same job classification.Placement onto a pool is not a guarantee of placement into a future position.The pool may be used for up to six (6) months at the discretion of the hiring authority.Required Application Materials:An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history with job duties going back at least 10 years (or more, if necessary).Completed supplemental questions answered thoroughly and accurately.A cover letter no more than one (1) page describing how you meet the qualifications for this position, highlighting your administrative support and/or human resources experience.NOTE:Applications submitted without the required application materials listed above will be deemed incomplete and be removed from consideration.Additional documents (such as resumes) will not be reviewed if attached to your application.Please ensure all relevant work history and experience is provided and up to date on your King County application and do not attach additional documents outside of the required one-page cover letter.Job Duties Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees.In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.As a Talent Associate you will:Provide administrative support for full-cycle recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring seamless coordination with recruiters and the agency, all while delivering outstanding customer service.Engage with candidates and staff, both in person and remotely.Schedule and oversee candidate assessments and interviews.Manage HR-related documentation, ensuring accurate tracking and filing both electronically and in paper format.Perform comprehensive background checks on candidates, including reviewing criminal records, employment references, driving records, medical examinations, and compliance with DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.Oversee the documentation and completion of hiring procedures for new hires within Metro Transit Department.Utilize PeopleSoft, NEOGOV, Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint to monitor recruitment efforts, draft correspondence, and compile reports.Use Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Zoom for organizing meetings and managing responses for team members.Uphold strict confidentiality regarding HR matters, including employment decisions and disciplinary actions.Ensure adherence to employment standards and legal requirements, including Federal, State, and local laws, as well as DOT and CDL regulations.Crosstrain with colleagues to provide mutual support within the Transit HR team.Represent and promote Metro Transit at events, advocating for the organization as a premier employer.Other duties as assigned.Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills We value the diverse experience, skills, and abilities our candidates bring to this important role.Candidates who do not possess all the qualifications listed below should still consider applying! You are encouraged to translate life experiences to show how they meet the required experience, knowledg