NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Talent Associate (Mobility, Administration, & Vehicle Maintenance Talent Team)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$83K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Talent Associate to join the Mobility, Administration, and Vehicle Maintenance Talent Team at King County. The role involves providing administrative support for recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring exceptional customer service, and managing HR-related documentation.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support for full-cycle recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes
Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring seamless coordination with recruiters and the agency, all while delivering outstanding customer service
Engage with candidates, staff, and Talent Team members; both in person and remotely, while providing exceptional customer service and prompt support
Schedule, prepare, administer, oversee, and record the outcomes of candidate assessments and interviews
Manage HR-related documentation, ensuring accurate tracking and filing both electronically and in paper format
Manage the pre-employment process for candidates, including performing comprehensive background checks and reviewing criminal records, compiling employment references, coordinating testing to comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations, and reviewing records related to driving records, medical examinations, and licensure
Oversee the documentation and completion of hiring procedures for new hires within Metro Transit Department, including processing of I-9 paperwork on their first day of employment
Utilize various King County software and programs to monitor recruitment efforts, draft correspondence, compile reports, and manage records (including PeopleSoft, NEOGOV, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.)
Use Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Zoom for organizing meetings and managing responses from team members and invitees
Uphold strict confidentiality regarding HR matters, including employment decisions and disciplinary actions
Ensure adherence to employment standards and legal requirements, including Federal, State, and local laws, including DOT and CDL regulations
Crosstrain with colleagues to provide mutual support within the Employee Services division and Talent Team
Represent and promote King County Metro Transit as a premier employer at community events, career fairs, and information sessions
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two (2) or more years of experience providing high-volume, increasingly responsible human resources or administrative support
One (1) or more years of experience providing high volume, increasingly responsible human resources or administrative support; and education or training, such as coursework in human resources, business administration, office administration, or a related field
Exceptional customer service skills that include anticipating stakeholder needs, responding promptly to inquiries, providing professional and courteous service, and following through with commitments
Experience working proactively on multiple tasks/projects, coordinating meetings on complex calendars, staying organized, and meeting specified deadlines
The ability to build effective partnerships by understanding stakeholder priorities, motivations, and constraints. Experienced in effectively problem-solving complex issues while using good judgment and resourcefulness
The ability to balance transparency with discretion when handling sensitive, political, or confidential information
Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, team members, and candidates
Experience reviewing and compiling data, developing reports, and creating charts and diagrams
Experience effectively creating, proofreading, editing, and formatting documents according to standard business writing practices
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, and electronic document signing software (such as Adobe Pro and DocuSign)
Effective communication skills shown through attentive listening and clear, professional written and verbal exchanges with customers and stakeholders
Preferred
Strong background providing administrative assistance or HR support to public sector recruitment teams, ensuring smooth coordination with complex stakeholders in high demand, high-volume, and/or safety sensitive hiring contexts
Experience with administering written, performance-based, and interview-based recruitment assessments
Experience with continuous process improvement and documenting standard practices
Proficiency in supporting regulated hiring processes through accurate background checks, reference reviews, and both DOT-regulated and safety sensitive hiring procedures
Experience applying human resource practices and guidelines
Experience and skill in supporting unionized employees and a unionized work environment
Familiarity or experience applying King County Metro Transit's specific policies and practices
Experience using NEOGOV or other electronic applicant tracking systems
Experience using PeopleSoft or other HRIS/Human Capital Management systems
Experience using Laserfiche or other electronic employee record software
Benefits
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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