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Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County · 15 hours ago

Human Resources Manager

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Stay updated on changes in local, state, and federal employment laws and ensure organizational compliance.

Review and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current laws and best practices.

Conduct mid-year reviews of HR policies and procedures, making necessary updates based on feedback and new regulations.

Update employee handbook as necessary.

Address employee concerns and manage conflict resolution.

Support employee growth through regular training and development opportunities.

Keep open lines of communication with all staff through regular updates, newsletters, and meetings.

Support Executive Leadership, including labor/management responsibilities to staff Guild.

Improve the annual performance review process by setting new goals, template development, and rollout plans for the upcoming year.

Define training and professional development needs based on performance reviews. Plan annual organization-wide training programs and identify external resources for individual staff development.

Organize annual calendar and encourage staff participation in conferences, workshops, or courses.

Conduct employee satisfaction surveys, analyze results, and develop action plans to address issues.

Support performance reviews, provide feedback, and adjust goals if necessary.

Plan and implement employee engagement, workplace culture and team building activities.

Maintain and update systems and software for benefit administration.

Act as back-up to Staff Accountant for payroll processing.

Conduct open enrollment preparation and management.

Assess and adjust compensation and benefits packages, benchmarking against industry standards.

Launch health and wellness programs, including health screenings, fitness programs, and mental health support.

Conduct full-cycle recruitment of new employees, including placing announcements, developing contacts with recruiting sources, consulting with internal hiring managers, coordinating interviews, and managing orientation and onboarding process.

Support development of job descriptions, ensuring consistency in language conveying current organizational priorities and vision.

In collaboration with leadership team and in alignment with annual budget planning, assess staffing needs for the year and develop a recruitment strategy and timeline.

Engage in continuous learning and professional development on recruitment and retention best practices.

Maintain and update systems and software for HR metrics and reporting.

Prepare and submit year-end HR reports to the leadership team, review the year's achievements, and set HR priorities for the next year.

Finalize the HR budget for the year, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.

Make recommendations to the CEO and COSS for the improvement of the organization’s HR policies, procedures, and practices based on industry trends.

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent (at least 5 years) experience, in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.

Ability to work independently, and exercise sound judgment, discretion, and tact.

Strong interpersonal skills and adept at employee relations including conflict resolution.

Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple and often simultaneous projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Proficiency in HR software and systems.

Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Exceptional written, presentation, and verbal communications skills, including experience with PowerPoint and integrated presentation platforms.

Proficiency with standard productivity software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse staff in a collaborative, constructive, and effective manner; strong customer service skills.

Ability to build trust and influence across teams and with staff at all levels of the organization.

An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on workforce development systems, especially regarding barriers to achieving racial equity.

Commitment to learning from and developing new strategies, partnerships, and approaches with diverse communities.