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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Talent HR Manager I

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$122K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

King County Metro is seeking a hands-on, collaborative Human Resource Manager I with a strong passion for recruitment and workforce development. This role provides tactical leadership to support the development and retention of a highly skilled workforce while delivering high-quality, customer-focused HR services.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and manage timely, high-quality HR services for Metro Transit

Design and implement systems to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, high-performing workforce

Oversee HR data and records management systems

Communicate complex HR concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Ensure HR practices comply with collective bargaining agreements and applicable federal, state, and local laws

Allocate staff and resources to meet recruitment demands and workload changes

Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports; support other managers in developing their teams

Set and monitor goals for high-quality, customer-focused service

Foster continuous learning and skill development

Promote accountability for service excellence

Create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive work environment

Provide performance feedback, manage performance issues, and handle disciplinary actions with compassion and consistency

Qualification

RecruitmentStaff managementHR generalist functionsUnionized labor practicesLegally defensible HR guidanceCustomer serviceDiversityInclusionRelationship-buildingProblem-solving

Required

Five (5) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, with an emphasis on recruitment, including at least one (1) year of staff management; OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Demonstrated success leading and developing recruitment or talent acquisition teams; including coaching, feedback, goal setting, and performance management

Knowledge of HR generalist functions such as recruitment, labor relations, training, classification/compensation, and performance management

Proven success in designing and improving recruitment strategies, processes, and service models

Strong knowledge of recruitment practices within unionized and complex labor environments

Ability to provide legally defensible HR guidance to applicants, employees, supervisors, and managers

Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, fairness, and respect

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and inclusive supervision

Preferred

Experience working in a public-sector HR environment, including navigating political or public accountability contexts

Experience developing and delivering recruitment-related training

Experience supervising multiple employees or teams

Experience collaborating with external stakeholders to meet hiring needs

Benefits

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