Job Summary

*This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be submitted by April 12, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. *

Be part of a team where your talents are valued, your ideas are heard, and your impact is felt every day.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) dedicated to supporting KCHA's goals by championing its greatest asset -- its people.  

In this new role, you will be serving as the "go-to" expert for managing leave of absence and reasonable accommodations, providing essential support for employees in need while ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal employment laws. While navigating the complexities of HR you will play an important role supporting areas such as employee relations, classification and compensation, and have the autonomy to work independently as well as collaboratively with our energetic and innovative HR team. As the HRBP you will work under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, based at our Central Office in Tukwila, WA.

We are looking for a partner who can inspire trust, promote open dialogue, and foster authentic relationships across the organization. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams will be key in driving positive change and promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect.

If you are a dedicated and passionate HR professional who wants to work hard with a team who laughs a lot, strives to balance conflict and stress with grace and gratitude, and embraces change with open arms, this could be the job for you!  

The King County Housing Authority  

King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.  

We transform lives through housing. 

Essential Functions

The HRBP:

Oversees and provides technical support for HR operations in key functional areas such as leave of absence management and reasonable accommodations, ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, WA PFML, FCA, FLA, and Paid Sick Leave.

Consults with managers and employees to provide advice and guidance on a full range of leave of absence matters including policy interpretation and the intersection of KCHA policies with federal and state leave laws.

Acts as a liaison with TPA vendor(s) ensuring all requirements, certifications and paperwork is accurately processed and claim is well managed with employee and supervisor.

Performs case management and coordinates the reasonable accommodation process for short- and long-term accommodations for employees at work or returning to work from a medical leave of absence; and for those seeking a religious accommodation; facilitates best practice reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended (ADAAA), Federal and State laws and KCHA applicable policies.

Provides advice and consultation to employees and KCHA leadership; reviews and responds to employee relations issues; provides advice, interpretation and counsel throughout the employee life cycle; be responsive to employee complaints and concerns, collaborating closely with managers, making recommendations for actions as needed.

Facilitate partnerships and authentic relationships that inspire trust and confidence; promote a culture that encourages open dialogue and communication; engage in consistent communication regarding HR services and resources that support KCHA staff.

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