Human Resources Representative, Associate - Sheriff's Office

Job Summary

The Associate Human Resources Representative reports to the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources Manager.  The position is responsible for a wide range of HR exempt-level administrative support duties to include: recruitment and selection, leave management, benefits, employment records, onboarding/off boarding, interpretation and guidance to managers and employees in HR policies and procedures, and labor contract interpretation. In addition, the incumbent will assist significantly in other areas such as data analysis, special programs management and human resources topical training as well as serve as confidential support to management.  Duties will also include conducting research for labor grievance responses, maintaining agency seniority designation, performing data compilation and documentation in response to litigation/public disclosure requests and unemployment hearings.  The incumbent is a strategic source for Workday functions in relation to human capital: corrections or changes related to employment, work schedules, payroll, leave accruals, leave requests, etc.

NOTE: This position is governed by State Civil Service laws, which requires additional recruitment and testing procedures as shown below.  This recruitment will be used to create a twelve (12) month list of eligible candidates to fill current and/or future openings for this specific position within the Sheriff’s Human Resource Office. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Organizational Psychology, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

-OR-

Associate degree or equivalent college units and two years of responsible human resources experience with an emphasis in recruitment, selection, and staffing or employment functions.

The degree must have been conferred by an institution of higher education and have National Recognition of Accrediting Agencies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:

• Experience working in human resources conducting recruitment and selection processes, leave management and the ability to be a consultant to employees, supervisors, and managers
• Some familiarity with labor relations and performance management preferred
• Public sector human resources experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective and balanced relationships with management, employees, and labor groups as a confidential exempt-level employee
• Excellent organizational, writing, communication, research, and analytical skills with high degree of follow-through
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills using Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Other combinations of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county       

Salary Grade: M2.816 $5,581.00 - $7,505.00- per month