Human Resources Director

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 277,000 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.

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.

• Serve as the Senior Advisor to the Court’s Chief Presiding Judge, Executive Committee, CAO and DCAO.
• Collaborate as part of the Court’s 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 Negotiations for the working conditions. Participate in the County’s 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 training related 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, rules and policies decisions.
• Conducts or supervises employment investigations and responds to complaints from the EEOC, OCR, and Ombudsman's Office. Serves as the Court’s representative in hearings and responds to employee grievances and arbitrations.
• Handles complex issues and questions including sensitive and confidential matters.
• Coaches, trains, motivates staff, and manages the workflow and prioritization of projects, and measures the performance of the HR unit.
• Through oversight of the CAO/DCAO, oversees, leads and handles all aspects of HR service delivery.

• 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 Court’s Executive Committee, CAO and DCAO with a strategic focus.
• Ability to clearly advocate the Court’s 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels of the organization, including Judicial Officers and external customers.
• Ability to be a self‑starter, take initiative, apply creativity to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to welcome and accept feedback to continuously improve leadership skills.
• Ability to build and sustain inclusive and equitable teams through employee engagement, performance management and development in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to analyze, problem solve, and plan operational needs.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve conflict at the lowest level…