Senior HR Analyst (Leaves)

This opportunity is open to current King County Metro Career Service Employees who have passed probation in their current role.

We are not accepting external applications at this time.

King County Metro Transit's Employee Services Division is seeking to hire one (1)Senior HR Analyst (Leaves)position to join the Leave Services team.This position offers a hybrid work environment, fantastic benefits, and the opportunity to provide critical support and case management for Metro Employees seeking protected leave.

TheSenior HR Analysts (Leaves) is one of six professional staff providing consultation and coordination in the area of leave administration for Metro Transit, which employs over 5000 staff. This position will serve as a subject matter expert within Metro's Employee Services Division in the administration of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and King County Family Medical Leave (KCFML). This position is critically important to the Metro Employees seeking assistance and support, and requires the HR Analyst to demonstrate strong coaching skills and empathy on a regular basis.

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Senior HR Analyst (Leaves) vacancy that is expected to end as of 5/8/2027 and may be extended.In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions that may occur in this classification and work group.The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

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. You will also:

• Provide advice and consultationtomanagementand Leaves Services HR Analystson the administration of leaves in accordancewith the federal Family and Medical Leave Act,KingCounty Family and Medical Leave ordinance, andother federal,state, and local leave laws and statutes.
• Advise management onoptions for employees who are unable to meet contractual requirementsto work ona regular basis and/or who may be misusing sick leave, and support employees regarding leave status changes.
• Perform case management duties ina highvolume,fast-paced environment for employees who needassistance and have been diagnosed with a medical condition that impacts their ability to work.

• Administer andmanagetheFamilyandMedicalLeaveAct(FMLA).KingCountyFamilyandMedicalLeave(KCFML), Paid Parental Leave (PPL) and other county specific leave requests for employees within the Metro Transit Department, including analyzing requests and supporting documentation, determining eligibility, and case management.

• Provide consultation to employees and management regarding specific human resources programs, policies and procedures related to leave administration,including the interpretation and application of various leaves laws,laborcontractprovisions thatgovern leave,Washington PaidFamilyandMedicalLeave(WAPFML), Washington Family Care Act (WFCA) and On-the-Job injury information.
• Research andrespond to inquiries from employees andmanagement related to specific leaves andprovide technical analysis and consultation regarding leave administration and absence management.
• Act as a subject matter expert for supervisors and employees related to the various protected leaves. Provide support for supervisors andemployees, support Transit Disability Services andMetro Human Resources, and participate in review meetings with relevant stakeholders and management involving leave matters.
• Administer payadjustments, Personnel Change Notice(PCN) andcodingcorrections.
• Develop, prepare and present training to employees, supervisors and management on standard processes, roles and responsibilities,proceduresand approaches to the administration of FMLA/KCFMLand other leave entitlements.
• Perform other general tasks and HR functions that support service delivery within the Leaves and Disability Services team, which provides centralized consultation and collaboration on leaves and absence management for Metro Transit employees.

Wearelookingforsomeonewhopossessesthefollowingminimumqualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Counseling, or related field AND at least two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in coordinating and providing medical leave, reasonable accommodations and/or disability services, or equivalent work with persons with disabilities ORany equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the work duties and responsibilities of the Disability Services Specialist position.

Additional required qualifications are:

• Experienceinterpreting andapplyingtheWLAD,FLSA,FMLA,andapplicable WAC and RCWs.
• Excellent written and oral communicationskills,including the ability to translate technical information to non-technical audiences, andthe ability to adapt own communication styleto suit situations that include advising leadership and ES staff, suggesting workable solutions, and providing end-user support.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of best practices in delivering quality customer service, including effective interpersonalskills, conflict resolution, and the ability to promote collaboration.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, respectful, and equitable working relationships with staff,Metro leaders, and a diverse workforce inorder to effectively manage protected leaves.
• Skillineffectivetime-management,planning,prioritizing,andcoordinatingmultipleprojectswithcriticaltimelines.
• Ability to evaluate issuesand use analytical skillsto successfully anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
• Abilitytooperatewithoutwell-definedpolicyandrecognizeprecedent-settingsituations.
• Proficiency in the following: MSWord, Teams, OneDrive, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint

Highly competitive candidates will have (desired, but not required):

• Relevant national certification(s)such as a Certified RehabilitationCounselor (CRC),Professional Human Resourcedesignation (SPHR,PHR,SHRM- SCP, SHRM-CP,or IPMA-HR).
• Knowledgeofprotected leaves and employeebenefits.
• Experienceworkinginthepublicsectorand/orunionizedenvironments.
• Experience in designing and/or providing ongoing training for management and staff regarding their roles, responsibilities and legal obligations on issues such as federal and state leave benefits.

ToApply

The following application materials are required:

1. An online King County application. Updated with accurate contact information.
2. Completedsupplementalquestions.
3. A Letter of interestthat addresses the following questions:
   • 1) In this position you must have the ability to work under pressure, complete multiple requests with conflicting priorities and meet deadlines. Describe how your leadership experience has prepared you to be effective in this role.
   • 2) This role requires collaboration with people inside and outside your organization at different authority levels. How have you brought together different teams to work toward shared goals, and what strategies have you used to navigate conflict?

Application materials will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews and possibly other selection process elements. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of a record review.

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: Tracy Bylund attbylund@kingcounty.gov.

Other Position Information

Work Schedule
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday. Work hours are comprised of a 40-hour workweek, normally 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Work Location

This is a hybrid position. The main work site for this position is King Street Center, 201 S Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104. The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. Currently, employees are required to be in the office a minimum of two day per week. The ratio of remote to onsite work is subject to change depending on business needs. Employees have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Union Membership:Thispositionisnotrepresentedbyaunion.

Class Code:2311300 HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST - SENIOR

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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.