Talent Acquisition Specialist II

Get ready to grow with us!

Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist II to join our Northwest Pipe team in Vancouver, WA.

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential (2x per year)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety
  
  

Our Values

• Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
• Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
• Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.
  
  

About The Job

The purpose of the Talent Acquisition Specialist II is to drive Northwest Pipe’s recruitment efforts with a focus on recruiting for hourly, specialty and exempt level positions. This includes the development of localized recruiting strategies for each location as needed, as well as company-wide recruiting strategies. The position will be required to provide superior customer service to HR Representatives, hiring managers and candidates at our US based locations. This position operates under broad guidelines but is expected to use creativity and innovation to accomplish the Company’s recruiting goals.

Essential Functions & Major Responsibilities

• Develops recruitment strategies for open positions, including plans to target both active and passive candidates.
• Writes and places effective job advertisements across a variety of platforms, including social media, ensuring postings comply with EEO requirements.
• Coordinates recruitment efforts for posted positions including identifying candidates for further consideration, conducting initial phone screen interviews, and coordinating interviews between the hiring manager, local HR and the candidates.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all job openings and applicant data including final disposition of each candidate through the applicant tracking system.
• Effective negotiation skills to finalize offers and close candidates, particularly for positions with specialized skills or highly competitive markets.
• Foster positive relationship with candidates through job offer and transition to the local HR representative for onboarding.
• Supports the Company’s efforts in developing a diverse workforce.
• Maintains careers section of the Company website, as well as careers social media platforms including LinkedIn and Facebook.
• Assists local HR Representatives with community outreach including job fairs, outplacement services, community college or trade schools and work with local military, and disability, minority and women’s groups.
• Assists local HR Representatives with community outreach including job fairs, outplacement services, community college or trade schools and work with local military, disability, minority and women’s groups.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Have knowledge of a variety of recruiting principles and practices including, but not limited to, sourcing and assessing candidates, writing job descriptions and extending job offers.
• Possess the ability to effectively work with varying management styles both in person and via remote communications, while maintaining a sense of humor.
• Be able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• The ability to effectively manage high quantity of open job requisitions simultaneously, timely and effectively.
• Be a good judge of the skills, abilities and compatibility with company culture.
• Build and promote the positive brand of Northwest Pipe to attract top talent.
• Prioritize recruitment needs to balance urgent hiring needs with long-term staffing goals.
• Have a general knowledge of applicant tracking systems, as well as intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Be capable of quickly learning systems, processes and procedures.
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate is required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related field (i.e., Business, Human Resources, Social Sciences) is preferred.
• Two to five years of experience with recruiting, preferably in industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to Speak, Communicate, Read and Write in both English and Spanish
• Experience with applicant tracking systems is highly desired.
  
  

Full list of anticipated physical demands for this position and detail on our work environment is available on our application portal. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.