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Job Description
Human Resources Analyst II (Risk, Classification and Leave
Administration)
Human Resources
2080
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Exempt - Administrative
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Human Resources Direct
May 04, 2026
MAJOR FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
The Human Resources Analyst serves as a professional management consultant regarding
personnel issues. This position supports the effective delivery of human resources services
through coordinating and administering a broad range of HR programs and processes across the
employee lifecycle, including employee and labor relations, leave and accommodations,
classification and compensation, risk, recruitment and selection, organizational development,
process improvement and HR Initiatives.
This role provides guidance and support to departments and ensures compliance with applicable
federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as organizational policies and collective
bargaining agreements. This position involves the use of independent judgment and autonomy in
analyzing problems and making recommendations on Human Resources issues.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Persons in this position are given significant discretion, within the scope of policy and
regulations, in the performance of their duties and work independently once trained. This
position receives supervision from the Human Resources Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position does not supervise others and works as part of the Human Resources team.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Employee and Labor Relations:
• Provides guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of employee relations
matters, including performance management, coaching and disciplinary actions.
• Consults with HR management on matters of high risk and significance.
• Interprets, advises and makes recommendations on personnel issues, applying research and
supporting evidence to interpret applicable policy, law or rule, collective bargaining
agreement or procedure.
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• Participates in County labor relations activities, including collective bargaining preparation,
negotiations, and contract administration.
• Fields complaints and grievances. Coordinates and performs investigations in consultation
with HR management.
Benefits and Leave Administration:
• Coordinates and administers employee leave programs including Family and Medical Leave
Act (FMLA), Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), Military Leave,
Domestic Violence Leave.
• Provides responsive, client-focused guidance to employees and departments on leave rights,
responsibilities, and processes, ensuring clear understanding and consistent application.
• Receives and reviews LEOFF-1 Disability Retiree medical reimbursement claims. Verifies
eligibility in compliance with applicable rules and payment guidelines.
• Supports coordination of the ADA interactive process, including evaluating accommodation
requests, engaging in dialogue with employees and supervisors to determine reasonable
accommodations in compliance with applicable laws.
Classification and Compensation:
• Conducts salary surveys and compensation research to inform pay decisions.
• Researches classification and compensation issues. Compiles information for collective
bargaining and classification reviews.
• Conducts job analysis studies and classification reviews. Develops and updates job
descriptions.
• Responds to requests for salary information and completes federal and state reports and
workforce-related surveys regarding classification levels, compensation practices, and
employment policies.
• Provides recommendations on pay practices consistent with internal policies and labor
agreements.
Risk Management, Safety and Claims Coordination:
• Coordinates unemployment insurance claims, including reviewing separation information,
preparing employer responses, maintaining claim records and monitoring claim status.
• Coordinates workers' compensation (Labor & Industries) claims in partnership with a third-
party administrator, including preparing employer responses, maintaining claim records and
monitoring claim status.
• Communicates with providers, claims administrators, employees, managers and state
agencies.
• Coordinates OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including maintaining injury
and illness logs, preparing and submitting required reports, and ensuring compliance with
applicable federal and state regulations.
Reporting and Data Analysis:
• Develops and analyzes HR reports to support operational needs and data driven decision-
making.
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• Tracks and reports on metrics such as recruitment activity, training compliance, and
workforce data.
• Responds to internal and external data requests and Public Records Requests.
HR Initiatives:
• Contributes to HR programs and initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, employee
engagement, and results.
• Researches and proposes improvements to existing processes and procedures.
• Develops and enhances processes within the Talent Management System (NEOGOV) and
the HR module of the ERP system (Tyler MUNIS).
• Maintains and updates the HR webpage.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
Training and Organization Development:
• Supports in the development and coordination of training and organizational initiatives,
which may include identifying and researching training needs, recommending trainings to
the HR Director, selecting or developing training materials, scheduling training, and
facilitating.
• Delivers training in specific areas of work as assigned.
• Provides guidance and recommendations on reorganizations, workforce planning and
succession planning in consultation with HR management.
Boards and Committees:
• Provides support to Boards, including coordinating meetings, acting as secretary, preparing
minutes and maintaining accurate records. Responds to requests from the Board to research
and evaluate information, provide reports and make recommendations.
• Attends meetings and represents the department on committees as assigned.
Team Support and Knowledge Sharing:
• Provides support across the HR team to ensure continuity of operations and consistent
service delivery. Provides backup to other Human Resource Analysts as required.
• Coordinates recruitment and selection activities, including senior management positions.
Collaborates with hiring departments, creates job postings, conducts outreach, drafts and
reviews interview questions and candidate assessments, schedules interviews and
assessments, serves on interview panels, conducts background checks and ensures
completion of hiring requirements.
• Coordinates pre-employment and onboarding activities.
• Supports personnel administration functions, including reviewing and processing personnel
action forms for employee status changes such as new hires, promotions, salary adjustments,
and separations.
• Supports maintenance and updates of employee records and salary tables within the ERP
system (Tyler MUNIS).
• Participates in and coordinates ongoing cross-training activities to build knowledge of
processes and procedures across team.
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Records Management:
• Maintains employee personnel records, confidential medical and testing files, and related
correspondence in accordance with state, federal, and local laws, ensuring accurate
documentation, proper records retention and organized file maintenance.
• May assist with departmental audits and compliance activities.
Participates in self-directed team process to set work level expectations, goals and objectives.
Maintains an environment that is fair, consistent and transparent. Promotes consistent
application of policies and values across the organization.
Operates a vehicle to travel between work locations and to attend meetings, events and
conferences.
Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate
competence in the following areas:
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development
opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds to requests for service
and assistance. Meets commitments.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.
Problem Solving - Researches, investigates, analyzes and resolves problems in a logical manner.
Identifies and resolves problems Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group
problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
·Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and
gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in
meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar;
Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret
written information.
Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team
spirit.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural
differences.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with
integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly
and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
Judgment - Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-
making process; Makes timely decisions.
Decision Making - Applies judgement and discretion in resolving varied and complex human resources
problems and in interpreting policies, contracts and regulations.
Planning/Organizing - Assigns priority and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for
additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action
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plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others
with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own
actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Creates high
quality work product.
Productivity and Output - Gathers, analyzes, evaluates and prepares clear and concise reports or
recommendations. Develops, meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes
approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected
events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered
when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own
actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate
plan.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of human resource techniques and best practices.
Knowledge of state and federal laws related to HR and employment. Ability to remain current
on HR best practices, emerging trends and changes to state and federal laws impacting the
County.
Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, principles and practices of contract negotiations
and administration and progressive disciplinary procedures preferred.
Knowledge of County HR policies and procedures is an asset.
Strong communication skills, verbal and written, using a high degree of diplomacy, trust and
listening skills. Ability to communicate with tact. Presents a positive image of the County,
using sound independent judgement and discretion.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to operate a computer and use standard software and databases. Proficient ability to use
Microsoft Excel and Word.
Adaptability in learning new and updated systems, tools and software. Ability to learn,
effectively use, and enhance the HR module of the ERP system (Tyler MUNIS) and the Talent
Management System (NEOGOV).
Skill in performing thorough investigations and preparing investigatory reports and related
documents. Ability to make recommendations based on accurate analysis of complex data and
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issues.
Ability to resolve conflict and build consensus.
Ability to use independent judgment and autonomy in analyzing problems, developing systems
solutions and making recommendations on HR issues.
Ability to complete assigned tasks within a reasonable period of time and work under pressure
and meet established timelines.
Strong ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
applicants, County officials, co-workers, union representatives and the general public.
Ability to deliver responsive and high-quality customer service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in human resources, public administration, or related field; and a
minimum four ( 4) years of progressively responsible human resources experience in more than
one area of human resources ( e.g. employee relations, labor relations, classification and
compensation, leave and benefits, recruitment, etc.);
OR
Associate's degree (AA) with major course work in human resources, public administration, or
related field; and six (6) years progressively responsible human resources experience in more
than one area of human resources ( e.g. employee relations, labor relations, classification and
compensation, leave and benefits, recruitment, etc.);
OR
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible human resources experience in more than one area
of human resources ( e.g. employee relations, labor relations, classification and compensation,
leave and benefits, recruitment, etc.)
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
SHRM-CP, IPMA-HR, PHR or other equivalent certification preferred.
Experience working within a public sector organization preferred.
Valid Washington State Driver's License with a driving record free of serious or frequent
violations and ability to maintain a valid license.
Successful completion of criminal background history.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in the office, but also requires driving to meetings.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand,
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walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is
occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision
requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, night vision, the ability to read small print and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee, and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job
change.
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