Talent Team Supervisor
Apply NowCompany: King County, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary: $122,332.08 - $155,063.38 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025JS24452
Department: DHR - Dept. of Human Resources
Division: Human Resources Svc Delvry
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 11:59 AM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
This position is open to all qualified candidates, both internal to King County and the general public.
The Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks to hire a Human Resources Manager I (HRMI), who is inspirational, hands-on, and well-rounded as a Human Resources (HR) professional. This person will come with authentic passion for candidate friendly and efficient recruitment activities that are conducted with an equity lens.Whether you're a current King County employee or you are bringing experience from another organization, this role will require a seasoned professional who is committed to inclusive leadership and making a lasting impact.
Reporting to the King County Talent Acquisition Manager, this role will be a key member of the Talent Acquisition team and will accomplish outcomes through effective collaboration with others. They will lead efforts to identify and standardize best practices, develop and deliver training to support standard work, and make quality improvements to ensure excellence in the delivery of recruitment services.
The successful candidate will be a skilled leader with deep experience performing and overseeing the delivery of talent solutions. They will understand how to leverage training and data to advance our organizational recruitment objectives. This individual will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead with empathy and integrity.
Some of the regular duties of the role will include:
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who come with proven success in:
Desired Qualifications
Qualifications
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions found above 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 Alex Vinson at avinson@kingcounty.gov.
Forms and Materials Required
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. We require that our online employment application is fully completed. It can be found at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs.
The employment history you include in your application should go back at least 10 years if you have 10 years of employment, or more to include all relevant experience.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. 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.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
How many years of experience do you have supervising recruiters in public and/or private sector roles?
02
Which of the following best describes your experience in a public sector role where your primary duties included supervising recruiters?
03
Which of the following applicant tracking systems have you used? Important note: Any experience indicated here must be included on your application materials.
04
How many years of experience do you have developing and delivering training to Human Resources professionals?
05
If you answered the question above to indicate that you have experience developing and delivering training to HR Professionals, please provide: 1) the name of the employer, and 2) the title you held in the role you are referencing. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
06
Do you have experience independently conducting full life-cycle executive recruitments?
07
If you have been responsible for identifying, compiling and using data to inform decisions related to recruitment and selection, please provide: 1) the name of the employer you are referencing, 2) the title you held at the time you are referencing and 3) a very brief description of the type of data you are referencing.If you do not have this experience, please type N/A
08
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
09
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025JS24452
Department: DHR - Dept. of Human Resources
Division: Human Resources Svc Delvry
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 11:59 AM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
This position is open to all qualified candidates, both internal to King County and the general public.
The Department of Human Resources (DHR) seeks to hire a Human Resources Manager I (HRMI), who is inspirational, hands-on, and well-rounded as a Human Resources (HR) professional. This person will come with authentic passion for candidate friendly and efficient recruitment activities that are conducted with an equity lens.Whether you're a current King County employee or you are bringing experience from another organization, this role will require a seasoned professional who is committed to inclusive leadership and making a lasting impact.
Reporting to the King County Talent Acquisition Manager, this role will be a key member of the Talent Acquisition team and will accomplish outcomes through effective collaboration with others. They will lead efforts to identify and standardize best practices, develop and deliver training to support standard work, and make quality improvements to ensure excellence in the delivery of recruitment services.
The successful candidate will be a skilled leader with deep experience performing and overseeing the delivery of talent solutions. They will understand how to leverage training and data to advance our organizational recruitment objectives. This individual will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead with empathy and integrity.
Some of the regular duties of the role will include:
- Lead recruitment process improvement efforts, including proactive issue identification and resolution within our applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Provide expert consultation on recruitment and selection activities that require HR generalist knowledge including employment, labor relations, training, recruitment, classification/compensation, and performance management.
- Interpret and apply recruitment related County and/or HR policy and practices, labor agreements, and local/federal employment law.
- Promote an organizational culture that is focused on a shared mission, fosters continuous improvement (LEAN), and embraces equity and social justice for employees and the community.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who come with proven success in:
- Championing Recruitment Standards: Consulting to ensure fairness and equity in recruitment.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Identifying, compiling and using data to inform decisions to improve recruitment outcomes.
- Innovative Talent Strategies: Developing and implementing innovative strategies and best practices.
- Navigating Represented Environments: Working in a unionized and complex labor relations environment.
- Employment Law Guidance: Providing legally defensible advice to collaborators.
- Customer Service and Interpersonal Effectiveness: Working productively under challenging conditions.
- Sensitivity and Inclusiveness: Leading with respect, fairness, and inclusion in sensitive situations.
- Adaptive Leadership: Ability to thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly to change, and lead teams with vision and accountability.
- Multitasking & Prioritization: Effectively managing multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Decision Quality: Making sound, timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Strategic Foresight: Ability to anticipate challenges, drawing informed conclusions, and adapt to evolving organizational needs.
- Training and Development: Design and deliver recruitment training to enhance HR capacity and standardize equitable recruitment practices.
Desired Qualifications
- Recruitment in the Public Sector
- Experience conducting executive recruitments
- Expert level proficiency with NEOGOV Insight
- Private sector recruiting experience to include cold calling
- Project management experience
- Outreach and/or marketing campaign development
Qualifications
- Six years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources with a primary focus on recruitment to include:
- Two or more years in a role with primary duties including supervision of recruiters and
- Two or more years in a role with primary duties including developing and facilitating recruitment and selection training for professional human resource staff on
or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work effectively.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions found above 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 Alex Vinson at avinson@kingcounty.gov.
Forms and Materials Required
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. We require that our online employment application is fully completed. It can be found at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs.
The employment history you include in your application should go back at least 10 years if you have 10 years of employment, or more to include all relevant experience.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. 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.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- 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
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
How many years of experience do you have supervising recruiters in public and/or private sector roles?
- No Experience
- Less than two (2) years
- Two (2) to three (3) years
- Three (3) to (5) years
- More than five (5) years
02
Which of the following best describes your experience in a public sector role where your primary duties included supervising recruiters?
- I have five (5) or more years of experience supervising recruiters in a public sector role.
- I have three (3) or more years of experience supervising recruiters in a public sector role.
- I have two (2) or more years of experience supervising recruiters in a public sector role.
- None of the above.
03
Which of the following applicant tracking systems have you used? Important note: Any experience indicated here must be included on your application materials.
- Taleo
- ICMS
- NEOGOV
- Brass Ring
- Workday
- Another one that is not listed
- None of the above
04
How many years of experience do you have developing and delivering training to Human Resources professionals?
- No experience
- Less than two (2) years of experience
- Two (2) to five (5) years of experience
- Over five (5) years of experience
05
If you answered the question above to indicate that you have experience developing and delivering training to HR Professionals, please provide: 1) the name of the employer, and 2) the title you held in the role you are referencing. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
06
Do you have experience independently conducting full life-cycle executive recruitments?
- Yes, I have been responsible for the full recruitment and selection processes for five or more executive roles.
- Yes, I have been responsible for the full recruitment and selection processes for at least one executive role, but not more than four.
- Not applicable.
07
If you have been responsible for identifying, compiling and using data to inform decisions related to recruitment and selection, please provide: 1) the name of the employer you are referencing, 2) the title you held at the time you are referencing and 3) a very brief description of the type of data you are referencing.If you do not have this experience, please type N/A
08
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
09
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question