Human Resources Analyst

Job Description

Jefferson County is seeking a Human Resources Analyst to join a collaborative and dynamic team.  The HR Analyst serves as a professional management consultant on personnel matters, with a focus on employee and labor relations, leave and accommodations, classification and compensation, and risk management.

The HR Analyst provides client-focused guidance and support across multiple departments and ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements, County policy, and federal and state employment laws.  The HR Analyst applies independent judgment to analyze complex issues and make informed recommendations on human resources matters.  In addition, this position drives and supports HR projects and initiatives that support organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform this job successfully in each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, or a related field with four (4) years of progressively responsible HR experience; OR Associate’s degree with six (6) years of HR experience; OR eight (8) years of progressively responsible HR experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, with experience spanning multiple HR areas such as employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, leave and benefits, and recruitment.

SHRM-CP, IPMA-HR, PHR or other equivalent certification preferred.

Compensation and Benefits: This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position at grade MG17.  The monthly salary range is $6,811.54 – $8,377.35, depending on qualifications.

When you join our team, you’ll receive a benefits package that supports your health and your future.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage:

• Medical – Premera Blue Card through Sound Health and Wellness Trust
• Dental – Delta Dental of Washington
• Vision – VSP
• Optional Flexible Spending (FSA) Account
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program – FirstChoiceHealth
• Local Gym Discounts

Retirement:

• Eligible employees are covered under Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Pension with choice of PERS Plan 2 or 3
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plans: Roth and Pre-tax Options

Holidays and Time Off:

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• 3 Personal Days (floating holiday)
• Personal Time Off: Average accrual per year is 21 to 33 days of PTO, depending on years of service
• Bereavement Leave

Longevity Pay: Eligible employees receive longevity pay after completion of 5 years of service.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Open until filled.  The first review date will be May 26, 2026.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to ADA Compliance.

For the full job description and to apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jeffersoncountywa