Closes: June 23, 2024
Starting Range: $55,345 to $106,174
Full Range: $55,345 to $118,425

• Implements the Craft Student Worker program across multiple states and lines of business. Provides student coaching, facilitates performance evaluations, and works with site leaders and schools for course grades. Assign student work locations and mentors in cooperation with business unit leaders.
• Collaborate with leaders on a regular basis and proactively identify future workforce needs. Develops recruiting plans and position specific recruiting strategies and works with leaders to execute plans.
• Oversees the design and development of program content to be implemented in craft pipeline development programs, including objectives, structure, and delivery. Trains and leads others in the delivery of associated programs and materials.
• Works with school counselors, career and technical education directors, regional skill centers, community colleges, and Career Connect Washington regional network representatives for program delivery, accreditation, and student recruitment. 
• Participates in internal and external energy and craft career awareness and recruiting activities. Coordinates with other departments in the company to create and maintain outreach materials, websites, and related media to support energy and craft career paths.
• Administrator and subject matter expert of the recruiting and onboarding modules of the HR Information System (HRIS). This includes training other users, leading implementation projects for new/upgraded modules and troubleshooting.
• Assist in the execution of the company's Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity strategic plan. 

Requirements

Associate Recruiter

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources Management, Training & Development, Communications or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1-year related experience in human resources, workforce development, or apprenticeship programs.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Hands-on experience with recruiting software, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to travel.

Recruiter requires all of the associate qualifications plus:

• Minimum of three years related experience in human resources, workforce development, or apprenticeship programs.
• A wide degree of creativity, near and long-term recruiting vision and business understanding is required.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Visio, Cognos, and social media management.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Previous experience with implementing non-traditional recruiting strategies and recruiting a broad range of positions including non-exempt, professional, craft workers in the utility industry.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects, and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Senior Recruiter requires all of the associate and recruiter qualifications plus:

• Minimum of five years’ related experience in human resources, workforce development, or apprenticeship programs.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or other Human Resources Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others, plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects, and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding and experience using advanced sourcing technologies.
• Ability to engage with passive and non-traditional candidates to draw in specialized talent.
• Capable of providing mentorship and able to subject matter expertise with team members.
• Previous program administration experience preferred.

Associate Recruiter Starting Range: $55,345 - $71,118
Recruiter Starting Range: $62,895 - $81,133
Senior Recruiter Starting Range: $81,672 - $106,174 

To Apply We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

BenefitsAt Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.