Job Description
This Position is Hybrid with Two in- Office Days Per Week
Why It's a Great Opportunity: Our work is fast-paced and hands-on, with responsibilities that include processing a high volume of Workday (Human Capital Management HCM) transactions daily, working in Excel creating spreadsheets for reporting that include formulas and pivot tables, working with financial transactions including AP/AR, time keeping, badging, troubleshooting issues, answering questions on a variety of topics like retirement (DRS), and interpreting guidelines. You’ll work with employees and departments across the organization and become a go-to resource in Employee Support Services. It’s a role where you can build strong HR knowledge while making a direct impact every day. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes staying busy, helping people, and juggling a variety of tasks throughout the day.
Why It's a Great Department: Pierce County Human Resources supports the workforce that supports all of Pierce County. We deliver innovative, specialized services to support a high-performing and diverse workforce. We provide guidance, support and expertise on performance management, protected leave, County policies, state law and many other topics. You will join a collaborative, professional, and mission-driven team committed to serving all County employees. The Human Resources department embraces a modern work environment where members of our team have flexibility and autonomy. Within the department hybrid and remote work are the norms, and we maintain a consistent, intentional focus on continuous improvement, the pursuit of excellence, and a welcoming workplace culture.
For more information about Human Resources, click here.
How to be Successful in the Role: To be successful, you will need a comprehensive understanding of Human Resources, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and HCM systems, financial transactions, timekeeping, Excel, and data management. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, analytical, knows how to assess and execute priorities, and who is customer service focused. Strong organization, acting with a sense of urgency, and time management skills area must in this position as well as strong written and verbal communication.
Your Future in this Role: A career with Pierce County means joining an organization invested in your growth. Through leadership development, robust online learning, and a variety of training opportunities, we provide continuous professional development at every stage. This commitment empowers you to contribute meaningfully while advancing your skills and supporting resilient communities, reliable infrastructure, and equitable outcomes for all.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
Workday HCM Task/Transactions: Review, make determinations, and process daily tasks/transactions pertaining to the management of county personnel functions.
Assist county department staff in researching, troubleshooting a variety of Workday issues pertaining to the management of county personnel functions.
Respond to inquiries and provide information about human resources guidelines, policies, regulations or procedures.
Process personnel transactions, input information into various computerized systems.
Monitor, audit, and rectify as needed various reports · Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Assist with expense claims, purchasing, and create requisitions and purchase orders. · Develop and implement internal office procedures; recommend changes in procedures or guidelines to facilitate effectiveness.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees and the general public.
Assist human resource staff in conducting and administering a variety of human resource functions such as recruitment and selection processes; wage and compensation surveys; leave administration; training; and employee relations activities.
Assist with research projects; prepare written reports and statistical data.
Conduct surveys of other employers’ practices.
Take notes during investigatory and other confidential meetings.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.
Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year for year basis for qualifications listed
- Four years of general office/administrative experience
- At least 1 year of human resource related experience
- Post-secondary education may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience on a year-for-year basis
- A resume and cover letter must be submitted with your application
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Workday (HRIS/HCM system)
- Experience in NeoGov (Applicant Tracking System)
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
How to Apply:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
- If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at [email protected] and include the job number and title.
- Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Our Recruitment Practices:
This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.
During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.
Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.
Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.
Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:
Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.
Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.