Human Resources Director

Summary

King County District Court Profile

King County District Court (KCDC) is the largest and most technologically advanced Court of Limited Jurisdiction in the State of Washington. It currently processes approximately 277000 matters per year with 25 elected judges and roughly 250 employees at 8 courthouse locations. The Court is a leader in many areas involving public safety and access to justice including the use of problem-solving courts jail-alternative programs technology- and judge-managed probation services. Thirteen cities contract with King County for court services provided by KCDC.

Position Summary

King County District Court is seeking applicants for the current opening as a Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Director is a strong innovative action-oriented leader with well-rounded experience in a multitude of HR functions including public-sector labor relations contract administration and employment investigations. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day management of all HR service deliveries. Work is performed at a professional level with the expectation of being a strategic business partner by providing expert advice to all levels of employees and judicial officers throughout the Court. This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) and supervises all Human Resources employees.

Job Duties

• Serve as the Senior Advisor to the Courts Chief Presiding Judge Executive Committee CAO and DCAO.
• Collaborate as part of the Courts Senior Leadership Team by utilizing continuous improvement methods to improve delivery of human resources functions.
• Lead educate and advise on Labor Management and Contract Administration matters and strategize advise and lead Negotiationsfor the working conditions. Participate in the Countys coalition and wage contract.
• Provides Staff support to the Judges Personnel Committee.
• Drafts recommends and implements policies regarding Human Resources matters.
• Assist with the development and delivery of trainingrelated to personnel policies procedures supervision performance management & appraisal benefits EEO FMLA/KCFML (King County Family Medical Leave) ADA and other regulatory compliance as deemed necessary by the Court.
• Updates and maintain the KCDC Personnel Guidelines and other policies to keep in compliance with updated laws rulesand policies decisions.

• Handles complex issues and questions including sensitive and confidential matters.

• Through oversight of the CAO/DCAO oversees leads and handles all aspects of HR service delivery.

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

• Ability to provide expert and customer service focused Human Resources advice to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering and advocating labor and policy directives from Courts Executive Committee CAO and DCAO with a strategic focus.
• Ability to clearly advocate the Courts position in negotiations grievances and arbitration proceedings.
• Demonstrated experience in Human Resources Management with an emphasis in the areas of employee and public-sector labor relations.

• Bachelors degreefrom an accredited college or university in Human Resources management Business or Public Administration Social Sciences or closely related field or any combination of education and/or experience that demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of this position.

Supplemental Information

King County District Court 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.

Marwan Alqaysi
Human Resource Analyst

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