HR Talent Recruiter

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title: HR Recruiter

Salary Range: $58,000-70,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Recruiter is responsible for managing all aspects of the recruitment process, from the planning and execution of the organization wide recruitment strategy. This role partners with hiring teams to build effective and diverse sourcing strategies to build a robust candidate pipeline and help fill the highest priority hiring needs for Goodwill.

Areas of focus will include high volume recruiting for retail areas of the organization. This highly visible position will need to network and develop strong business relationships within the community as well as with members of Seattle Goodwill Management, while also building a strong social media presence that meets the unique needs of the many diverse communities we serve.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Responsible for the execution of the organization’s strategic recruitment plan and procedures, including a social media strategy focused around retail recruitment.
• Develop an approach that includes leveraging data to ensure we are engaging local communities to develop pipelines and slates of candidates for selection that enable us to build teams as diverse as the communities we serve.
• Create a focused strategy that addressed high volume recruiting needs for entry-level positions within retail, warehouse, and donations environments.
• Owns the responsibility of attracting top diverse talent for all levels of the organization with an emphasis on management candidates, including maintaining a local talent pipeline that engages both active and passive job seekers while identifying novel avenues of attracting talent.
• Understand local recruiting dynamics and business needs to build innovative recruitment strategies that align with overall organizational objectives.
• Proactive networking and building working relationships, must consistently evaluate cost-containment efforts in recruiting, continually seek and evaluate sourcing solutions, identify trends, and develop creative approaches to delivering candidates to your partners.
• Develop strong relationships with managers to acquire a solid understanding of their operations and the type of talent required to ensure their success and conducts recruitment strategy meetings with hiring managers.
• Review and coordinate candidate applications, conducts phone interviews/screenings as needed, refers candidates to hiring managers and participates in applicant interviews as needed.
• Maintain interview question banks that are both applicable and inclusive, for managers to utilize in screening in order to create a consistent candidate experience regardless of location.
• Develop, maintain and present HR recruiting metrics.
• Uphold safe work practices in support of a safety culture through awareness and observation; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

• A bachelor's degree preferred or a 2-year degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Minimum 1 year in human resources, employee relations, or recruiting.
• Knowledge of federal, state and city laws related to hiring.
• Excellent communication and organization skills are required.
• Project and team management/leadership skills and experience.
• Social and digital recruiting skills a plus.
• Ability to use traditional and non-traditional resources to identify and attract quality candidates such as career fairs, on-site hiring events, community network events, etc.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be confidential and professional.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks with flexibility to reset priorities as needed.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Or Registrations

• Must have valid WA driver’s license and proof of insurance.
  
  

Computer/Technology Skills

• Proficiency intermediate level with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems.
• Experience with Dayforce a plus.
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.
  
  

Physical Abilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other employees by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds and to operate computer systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Strong internal/external customer services skills
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving
• Decision-making with sound judgement
• Negotiation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Time management
• Prioritization
  

Work Environment: Office environment, intermittent noise. Must have reliable transportation, as this role requires moderate travel to Goodwill locations, recruiting events, etc.

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training
  
  

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.