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Human Resources Analyst

Salary

$40.43 - $49.16 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Classified

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

1115-26

Department

Human Resources

Division

Human Resources

Opening Date

01/06/2026

Closing Date

1/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Join the City of Tacoma as a Human Resources Analyst – Employee Relations & Recruitment!

Are you passionate about leveraging your expertise in both employee relations and recruitment to make a meaningful impact? If so, consider joining the City of Tacoma’s Talent Solutions team! In this role, you will play a vital part in attracting top talent while fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture. Your work will help shape the future of our diverse and dynamic city by supporting employees, managers, and the community through strategic recruitment efforts and effective employee relations guidance.

As a Human Resources Analyst on our Talent Solutions team, you will play a key role in both employee relations and recruitment, ensuring we attract top talent while fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Advise on Employee Relations Matters: Provide expert guidance to management and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline

+ Lead Recruitment Efforts: Partner with hiring managers to develop and execute strategic recruitment plans, leveraging sourcing techniques to attract top-tier candidates.

+ Conduct Workplace Investigations: Investigate workplace concerns, ensuring compliance with policies and employment laws while recommending appropriate actions.

+ Foster a Positive Work Environment: Support initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall workplace culture.

+ Ensure Compliance and Best Practices: Develop and administer hiring assessments, maintain compliance with employment laws, and support HR initiatives in a unionized environment.

Don't miss this chance to contribute to the vitality of Tacoma and help shape its future through effective human resources strategies. Join our team and be a part of something remarkable!

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business, public administration or a related field, AND

+ Two to four years professional human resource experience related to area of assignment.

** Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

NOTE: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it!

Preferred Qualifications

+ Proven knowledge of principles and practices related to recruiting top talent and implementing effective employee relation s programs in a unionized environment

+ Proven skills in coaching/consulting, performance management, conflict resolution, union progressive discipline, relationship building, and sourcing passive talent

+ Strong business and HR acumen, including the ability to influence leadership on HR practices

+ Competency using Microsoft Suite and Applicant Tracking System preferably NeoGov

+ Developing and administering written, oral, physical, performance and other appropriate examinations for employment

Licensing, Certifications and Other Legal Requirements

+ Depending upon assignment a WA driver's license may be required

+ Individuals may have to pass a background check depending upon assignment

+ Human Resources related certifications are desired

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

A Commitment to Equity & Diversity

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

To Apply

Interested individuals must apply online and meet the minimum qualifications to progress the examination step in the process.

Examination Process:

This is a competitive selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions scored as the required Experience & Training (E&T) test. Applicants must receive a passing score (70% or better) to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration. The eligibility list established for this recruitment is generally good for one year.

Appointment is subject to successfully passing the background and reference checks. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and the Local 483. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Get Assistance

(NOTE: For questions regarding this specific recruitment contact Kat Flores ([email protected]) , HR Analyst.)

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

For assistance with the NeoGov application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. ( For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system , call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00am and 5:00pm Pacific Time.)

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $40.43- $49.16

Annual Salary: $84,094.40 - $102,252.80

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma (https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/)

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

01

Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application. I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.

+ Yes

+ No

02

This position requires a bachelor's degree and two to four years HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Please select from the following that best describes your educational and work experience as it relates to the position of Human Resources Analyst.

+ Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business, public administration or a related field, and two to four years professional human resources experience

+ No degree, six or more years professional human resources experience

+ Associate degree in human resources related field, and more than four years professional human resources experience

+ My education and experience do not meet or exceed the above qualifications

03

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TEST: Questions #4-11 will be a section of the experience and training test used to establish the eligibility list. Your responses to the questions will be scored as the experience and training test for this recruitment. Please indicate "Yes" that you have read and understand the instructions for questions #4-11.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Select the option that is most reflective of your experience as a Human Resources Professional in: recruiting/sourcing top talent, in a high volume, fast paced environment.

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

05

Select the option that is most reflective of your years of experience as an HR Professional in: Assisting leaders with performance management, disciplinary activity, conducting investigations, interpreting of HR policies and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements in a highly unionized environment.

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

06

Which of the following talent acquisition areas do you have at least 1 year of professional HR experience, check ALL that apply:

+ Administering recruiting and selection in a high-volume recruiting environment

+ Administering recruiting and selection in public sector employment

+ Developing and overseeing written, oral, and physical examinations or testing

+ I have no talent acquisition experience

07

Which of the following employee relations areas do you have at least 1 year of professional HR experience, check ALL that apply:

+ Assisting leaders with performance management and disciplinary activity, in a unionized environment

+ Interpreting HR policies and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements in a unionized environment

+ Serving in an advisory capacity providing analyses for public sector management on complex, confidential, or sensitive issues

+ No employee relations experience

08

This position relies on the use of technology. Which of these programs are you proficient in? Check ALL that apply.

+ Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

+ Proficient with Applicant Tracking systems

+ Proficient with NeoGov

+ Familiar with HRIS ( SAP, Workday, ADP, etc.)

+ Not proficient in any of the above technology

09

Have you worked for the City of Tacoma as an HR Specialist for one year or more?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Have you worked in a public sector environment for one year or more?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Have you worked in a unionized environment for one year or more?

+ Yes

+ No

12

One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people.

13

Please tell us how you learned about this job opening. Select one.

+ Job Interest Card notification

+ Professional organization

+ Military organization

+ City of Tacoma employee

+ Online job board posting

+ Word of mouth

+ LinkedIn

+ Tacoma Training & Education Program (TTEP)

+ Indeed

+ Facebook

+ Instagram

+ Careers in Government

+ Government Jobs

+ Outreach Event

+ National Diversity Network

+ African American Job Network

+ Disability Job Network

+ Asian Job Network

+ Latino Job Network

+ Retirement Job Network

+ LGBT Job Network

+ Veteran Job Network

+ International Association of Venue Managers

+ Teamwork Online

+ Venue Coalition

+ Venues Now

+ International Entertainment Buyers Association

+ Other (see below)

14

Please provide specific information regarding how you learned about this job opening. Thank you, your feedback will be used to evaluate our success reaching the public and refine our methods for future job postings.

Required Question

Employer

City of Tacoma

Address

Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone

253-591-5400

Website

http://www.tacoma.gov

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