Recruiter (Talent Advisor)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Human Resources
Posted on September 26, 2024
Salary
$41.93 - $53.16 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2024-LC22691
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FBOD-Finance & Business Ops
Opening Date
09/25/2024
Closing Date
10/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary position that is anticipated to end December 31, 2027. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, it will be as a Special Duty Assignment.
The Finance and Business Operations Division human resources team is looking for an energetic full cycle recruiter who can manage a significant amount of high-volume recruitment processes in a fast-paced environment.
You will collaborate with all sections hiring managers in developing recruitment strategies to fill multiple and diverse positions. We recruit staff for our centralized agency: accounting and finance, procurement and contract specialists, functional analysts, treasury, property tax, banking, investments, contract compliance, and our Priority Hire and Pro-Equity Hiring programs. You will have the opportunity to play an essential role advancing a more diverse, accessible, equitable, and inclusive King County through our hiring practices.
Our ideal candidates will have the following qualities:
Position Information:
A completed King County Application is required. The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification in the next six months. This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position that is anticipated to end December 31, 2027. If the TLT position is filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial King County probation, it will be as a Special Duty Assignment.
We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
The selection process typically consists of a phone screen, video interview, and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Liz Callahan, Senior Recruiter
liz.callahan@kingcounty.gov
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$41.93 - $53.16 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2024-LC22691
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FBOD-Finance & Business Ops
Opening Date
09/25/2024
Closing Date
10/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary position that is anticipated to end December 31, 2027. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, it will be as a Special Duty Assignment.
The Finance and Business Operations Division human resources team is looking for an energetic full cycle recruiter who can manage a significant amount of high-volume recruitment processes in a fast-paced environment.
You will collaborate with all sections hiring managers in developing recruitment strategies to fill multiple and diverse positions. We recruit staff for our centralized agency: accounting and finance, procurement and contract specialists, functional analysts, treasury, property tax, banking, investments, contract compliance, and our Priority Hire and Pro-Equity Hiring programs. You will have the opportunity to play an essential role advancing a more diverse, accessible, equitable, and inclusive King County through our hiring practices.
Our ideal candidates will have the following qualities:
- a recruiting background and can "get stuff done"
- customer service driven
- brings innovative ideas to enhance our applicant pools
- thrives on creating a positive candidate and hiring manager experience
- thinks differently and challenges themselves to improve processes
- enjoys working collaboratively in a team environment
- agile, curious and always learning
- Manage and perform full-cycle recruitment processes in collaboration with hiring managers. Manage the candidate relationship through the complete recruiting lifecycle.
- Engage with and source applicants through social media and other passive recruitment strategies.
- Promote King County as an Employer of Choice. Generate diverse applicant pools in support of Equity and Social Justice Goals.
- Provide excellent customer service by responding timely to inquiries and delivering informational assistance to applicants, employees, and other customers. Coordinate with others to obtain information and/or to share information.
- Develop metrics such as quality and cycle times; prepare statistical reports utilizing graphs, charts, etc., maintain tracking systems.
- Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives including applying best practices and transformations in recruiting/talent acquisition methodology.
- Have experience managing and performing full-cycle recruitments including in-depth screening analysis of applicant materials.
- Can develop effective job postings and implement screening and examination techniques to broaden our applicant pools; prepare candidates for interviews - reviewing culture, organization structure, job description, competencies, and expectations.
- Have effective communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills and is comfortable challenging leaders to adhere to recruiting best practices.
- Thrive working as part of a team and has a genuine collaborative and consultative style in their approach to their work.
- Are accountable for completing work assignments and maintaining recruitment schedules.
- Have the ability to build effective relationships with hiring managers, team members, and candidates.
- Are comfortable working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including sensitivity to and knowledge of various ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic groups.
- Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Are proficient using an office productivity suite, application tracking system (ATS), MS Teams and SharePoint, and other internet-based tools in their daily work (The county uses Microsoft Office Teams, SharePoint and NeoGov).
- Perform research, analyze, and solve problems.
- Think differently, are eager to try new things and challenge themselves to improve processes.
- Manage their time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
- Experience using NeoGov and PeopleSoft
- Experience working in government
- Experience with LEAN processes and principles
Position Information:
- Work Site Details: The work associated with this position will primarily be remote with days in the office as business needs. Approximately a minimum of 2 days per month expected in the office at this time.
- Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Union Representation: This position is not represented.
A completed King County Application is required. The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification in the next six months. This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position that is anticipated to end December 31, 2027. If the TLT position is filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial King County probation, it will be as a Special Duty Assignment.
We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
The selection process typically consists of a phone screen, video interview, and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Liz Callahan, Senior Recruiter
liz.callahan@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
