Short-Term (11 month) Temp or Out-of-Class (OOC) HR Operations Specialist (Personnel Specialist, Sr)

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has a Temporary or Out-of-Class (OOC) opportunity for a professional to join the Human Resources (HR) Division, as an HR Operations Specialist to assist with Workday system management, including resolving leave and payroll issues, updating organizational assignments, and researching outstanding Workday related tasks.

This Temporary (external)/OOC (internal) opportunity is expected to last approximately 11-12 months and is open to all qualified candidates. External candidates are [initially] non-benefited and will receive premium pay in lieu of benefits.

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.6 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the following:

• SPU Website

• SPU Workplace Expectations

• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.