HR Shared Services Team

Sharon Gadzik is a Human Resources Analyst for the HR Shared Services Team. In her role, Sharon supports Records and Licensing Services (RALS) as an HR generalist. She focuses on hiring, leave administration, analysis, and all areas of human resources support for the division.

Prior to her RALS assignment, Sharon spent two and a half years as an HR associate with DES, and seven years in the director's office of Public Health - Seattle & King County where she supported that department's chief administrative officer and chief of staff. Sharon spent much of her early career as a graphic artist in the print industry, and also functioned as the staff development coordinator for the Issaquah School District.

A trained vocalist, Sharon spends her off time with family and friends, hiking, and singing.

Sharon Gartrell-Henderson is a Human Resources Manager I, providing HR support to the Airport Division and Office of Emergency Management.

Sharon brings experience from the aviation, IT software, and health care industries as a human resources professional in systems program management, human resources field operations, and employee relations. Sharon is a true Washingtonian - she was born and raised in Seattle, attended Garfield High School, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University. She enjoys watching sports, golfing, and traveling with family and friends. She frequents Tucson, Arizona throughout the year with her husband who is a devoted Arizona State alum.

Jen Irwin is the Talent Management Supervisor for the Department of Executive Services. In this role, she manages Talent Acquisition services for six DES divisions, manages a team of talent advisors and support staff, and serves as the department's Senior Talent Advisor for recruitments for leadership positions. The Talent Management Supervisor focuses on developing and executing innovative recruiting strategies and building pipelines for competitive diverse candidates for the next generation of leadership positions.

Jen is excited to be in DES where she started her career in King County. Before returning to DES, Jen spent three years working with the Department of Local Services Roads Division as a Senior Human Resources Analyst. During her time at Roads, she gained important leadership skills and innovative recruiting strategies. Jen has a passion for finding the right jobs for the right people and ensuring equity is the driving force in all of her decision making.

Jen received her bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Central Washington University and has been a devoted public servant ever since. Prior to her arrival at King County, she worked at the Kent School District as a recruiter. She also learned about world class customer service while working at Disney World in Orlando. When she is not working, she enjoys camping, hiking, cooking, OrangeTheory, traveling, playing with her pug and hanging out with her husband. She loves sports and is very passionate about the Seattle Mariners, Washington State Cougars, and San Francisco 49ers.

Josh Isgur is a Senior Human Resources Generalist supporting the Shared Services team. He came to DES from King County Metro Transit, where he worked nearly five years across HR functions and divisions, most recently as a Senior HR Business Partner. Before joining King County, Josh worked in HR and Program Management roles in the private and non-profit sectors. He is a native Seattleite and product of Seattle Public Schools, where his parents also spent their careers (go Washington Middle School Jr. Huskies!).

Josh received his master's degree in Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts, and a certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of Washington. He enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling with his partner Sarah, and most of all spoiling his "fur child," Mr. Macaroni the French Bulldog.

Lisa McFarlane helps the Talent Advisors coordinate employee recruitments from start to finish, from posting positions, scheduling and onboarding new employees.

Lisa started with King County in 2012 in Records and Licensing Services as Administrative Specialist III for the Archives, Records Management, and Mail Services (ARMMS) section. A year later she moved to the RALS Director's Office where she held multiple positions including Fiscal Specialist III, Business Finance Officer I, and Administrator I. Before coming to King County, she worked in various roles in customer service and as an Accounts Payable Supervisor for a cellular phone service provider.

Lisa was born and raised in Seattle. She has been married for more than 25 years and is the mother of three children. Outside of work, she spends lots of time with family and at high school sporting events. She loves to read, draw, do calligraphy, and enjoys murder mysteries and scary movies.

Brittney Marzest is a Talent Advisor supporting the Human Resources Shared Services team. She worked in Human Resources for nine years in program management and talent acquisition roles before joining King County. She previously worked at Seattle University and at Nordstrom. Early on her in career she discovered her passion for Human Resources and supporting people processes. Brittney finds great joy in finding the best talent and supporting hiring managers. She received her Master of Science in Human Resource Management from the University of Southern California.

Brittney is a Seattle native and grew up in the Central District. In her spare time, Brittney enjoys reading novels and cooking.

Kelli Williams is the Human Resources Manager for the Department of Executive Services. She leads a team of HR professionals who provide direct support to the nine divisions and offices within DES. Kelli joined the DES Leadership Team from the Office of Risk Management Services (ORMS) where she served as a deputy director focusing on open government and transparency programs including the Public Records and Ethics Programs.

Prior to working in ORMS, Kelli was the director of the Office of Civil Rights working to enforce the county's Fair Employment, Fair Housing and Public Accommodation ordinances. Kelli joined King County in 1997 in the Department of Judicial Administration and has held various roles in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions.

Kelli enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband Jeff and dog Millie, and loves to cook, read, wine taste, and travel.