HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA)

This recruitment is only open to King County employees who have completed the probationary period (or will complete it by the closing date of this posting) in their current Career Service position.

King County Metro Transit’s Employee Services Division has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and knowledgeable HR professional to join the Human Resource Information Management (HRIM) team as a HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA).

The HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA) functions as a Lead within the HRIM team and is considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PeopleSoft, Metro’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role requires a customer-focused, hands-on approach to effectively support staff at all levels of the agency in matters related to HRIM and will regularly advise and consult with other departments, teams, managers, supervisors, and workgroups across King County to address a wide range of business needs and issues.

Position Information: This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA) position as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) with a duration through December 31st, 2027, with the possibility of extension. This recruitment may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future SDA opportunities that may occur in this classification on the HRIM team. The eligibility pool will be retained for up to twelve (12) months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority. The HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA) is a Human Resource Analyst- Senior classification. 

About Metro Transit’s Human Resources Information Management (HRIM) Team: HRIM leverages existing technology to centrally maintain, analyze, and archive employee data; interpret and apply policy and contract language to maintain consistency and compliance in HR processes and Metro practices; provide internal and external customer service, support, and data management for business needs and enhanced strategic decision-making.

Applying our ACTIVATE values: being Accountable, Collaborative, Timely, and Impactful; how we Value Employees; staying Accessible; building what’s Trusted; and acting Equitably, is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. As the HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA) you will:

• Serve as a SME resource to Employee Services staff by advising on PeopleSoft processes and delivering coaching, auditing support, and step by step process guidance across intersecting HR professional workgroups.
• Partner with HR Analysts, offering support and process-alignment guidance to help ensure accuracy and shared understanding across the team.
• Collaborate and support as a consultant to help co-create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for internal processes and procedures.
• Partner with various workgroups and departments to address Metro’s needs in areas of Employee Services such as classification, compensation, labor, benefits, HRIS systems, and other business structures.
• Coordinate employee transfers, Special Duty Assignments, and other unique HR processes for Metro with other departments.
• Consult with and advise managers, supervisors, and HR staff concerning CBA applications, classification/compensation, federal/state employment law, KC policies, implementing union contracts, equitable practices, and performing quality reviews of HR activities in the HRIS.
• Administer contractual benefit changes and updates.
• Process and approve PeopleSoft position activities for over 7000 positions - including contract implementation changes, shakeups, budget requests, special duty positions, term-limited, short term, and large implementation changes for Metro’s eleven (11) divisions.
• Review and ensure accuracy of Personnel Change Notices (PCNs) that relate to employee status changes such as leaves of absences, hiring, promotions, data changes, salary changes, and union contract implementation.
• Provide timely responses to a large volume of questions from staff at all levels and across multiple divisions via phone and written channels.
• Audit and approve PeopleSoft advanced security access requests. 
• Create and run simple to complex PeopleSoft queries to support human capital reporting, performance indicators, and other operational needs, including ad hoc data pulls, process validation, and accuracy checks of employee job history and position data.
• Create, implement, and update processes and procedures related to PeopleSoft. 
• Apply professional knowledge, technical skills, and sound judgment to diagnose and resolve moderate to complex issues involving PeopleSoft and service delivery processes.
• Create and maintain documentation, reports, and queries using various systems such as PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office Suite applications. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible human resource experience including a strong working knowledge of King County’s Human Resource Information System (HRIS) PeopleSoft OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the role effectively. 
• Advanced-level proficiency as an end-user of PeopleSoft and HCM programs including experience building complex queries and generating reports to meet business needs.
• Strong working knowledge of HR practices and guidelines, general employment principles and labor laws, King County administrative policies, and applicable state and federal HR laws.
• Experience interpreting bargaining agreements and contractual language in HR processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to anticipate, identify, and analyze employment related issues, troubleshoot HR processes, and contribute to process improvement and maintaining data integrity. 
• Skill in developing training materials and providing hands-on guidance to end users on HR systems, processes, and documentation requirements. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information to non-technical audiences and adapt communication styles. 
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships reflecting King County ACTIVATE values with diverse internal and external workgroups.
• Demonstrated skill in effective time management, planning, prioritizing, and coordinating multiple projects with critical timelines and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and skill working in ambiguous and complex environments.
• Technologically savvy with proficiency across various systems, databases, and programs including the use of Microsoft Office Suite products. 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration.
• HR related certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHR, or similar.

Who May Apply: We are only accepting applications from current King County employees who have completed the probationary period (or will complete it by the closing date of this posting) in their current Career Service position. 

Required Application Materials: Applications submitted without the required application materials listed below will be deemed incomplete and be removed from consideration. Additional documents, such as resumes, will not be reviewed if submitted. Please ensure all relevant work, volunteer, or other applicable education and experience is included in your online King County application and letter of interest.

The following application materials are required:

1. An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more, if necessary) with all job duties clearly explained.
2. A letter of interest, no longer than two (2) pages, sharing what interests you about this position as well as what you hope to gain from this experience. In addition, using concise and relevant examples demonstrating your qualifications for the HRIM Senior Analyst (SDA) role, highlight your experience, skills, and knowledge in all of the following areas:
   • PeopleSoft administration,
   • Job and position data management, and 
   • Your understanding of equity and social justice principles and how they inform your approach to supporting equitable HR processes and decision-making.
3. Completed supplemental questions.

Work Schedule: The work performed in this role is 40 hours per week on a flexible work schedule as approved by the immediate supervisor with typical work hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Safety Responsibility: Employees

• Responsible for understanding this policy and their role in safety
• Report all safety concerns
• Follow safety practices and procedures as necessary to maintain a safe work environment and in conformance with applicable regulations, policies, and training
• Report safety and security concerns and ideas to supervisors or anonymously through data collection system

Classification / Union / Classification Code / Grade: Human Resource Analyst- Senior/ Non- Represented Z3 / 2311300 / 62

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Sarah Ottele at [email protected].

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