Talent Acquisition Recruiter - HRC4

Talent Acquisition Recruiter (HRC4)

Full Time | Permanent

Salary Range: $5,900 – $7,932 Monthly

**This position is open to current DOC employees only.**

This is a telework/hybrid position. Work may be performed anywhere within the State of Washington. Travel may be required for in person attendance at various meetings and facilities.

Are you an experienced recruiter seeking to elevate your career in the fast-paced field of public-sector recruiting? The Washington State Department of Corrections is searching for a talent acquisition professional who shares our vision of public service to join our team as a Talent Acquisition Recruiter (HRC4)! The incumbent of choice is focused on candidate-centered, streamlined, equitable and defensible recruiting.

As a Talent Acquisition Recruiter, you will provide expert level HR and recruitment guidance, consultation, leadership and advice to the agency. This critical role will provide the opportunity to strengthen your Human Resources and Talent Acquisition skills while promoting innovation and engagement, leading to strong candidate pools.

A large portion of this role will include consulting and advising management and local HR regarding the recruitment and selection process of open roles within the agency. You will be responsible for identifying and recommending effective screening methods and associated recruitment and selection activities within the NEOGOV applicant tracking system. The Talent Acquisition Recruiter is tasked with monitoring processes to ensure that the selection practices are standardized and documented. 

This is an excellent time to join our team and put your recruitment and supervisory expertise, analytical skills and organization to work! The DOC is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence. Don’t pass up on this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and include the following with your application:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• Three professional references

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Talent Acquisition Recruiter, some of your duties will include: 

• Coordinating and Maintaining a Standardized and Defensible Recruitment Screening and Selection Process for Health Service recruitments to include:
  1. Coordinating and communicating with the DOC Local HR teams and other key stakeholders to identify, plan and conduct recruitments in compliance with DOC policy, WAC, CBAs, and federal procedures and laws
  2. Creating, documenting, and maintaining Health Service Screening and Selection protocols and tools that are best practices and are based on required and ideal qualifications 
  3. Reviewing applications to ensure candidates meet minimum qualifications
  4. Serve as statewide SME on recruitment selection and hiring process
• Stakeholder Training and Management including:
  1. Providing training, interpretation, and counsel to stakeholders regarding applicable practices, protocols, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, hiring process and any collaborative tasks
• Developing and Maintaining Data Tracking and Analysis including:
  1. Developing reports on recruitment related information, documentation, and metrics using various methods and technologies
  2. Responding to requests for recruitment related information from internal and external customers including OFM, OSHRD, and DOC Leadership
• Developing and Implementing Strategic Marketing and Outreach for Recruitments
  1. Build and maintain relationships with professional associations, colleges, community-based organizations, WorkSource, etc. 
  2. Identify and attend appropriate outreach events
  3. Create and update professional marketing materials
  4. Develop and work in coordination with the Talent Acquisition Team for marketing and outreach material to represent the Department in a professional
  5. Develop, document, and implement position specific talent acquisition plans to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates
  6. Participate on social media and assist with content development
• Special project and other duties as assigned.

What we need (required qualifications):

AND

• Three (3) years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources or a closely related profession coordinating, facilitating and/or leading employer recruitments, assessments and selection to include professional knowledge and experience in: 
  1. Recruitment and selection laws and regulations.
  2. Experience developing outreach and marketing plans to build diverse pools of applicants.
  3. Understanding of human resource reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
  4. Ability to develop and present data related to activities performed for planning, tracking, and evaluating quality of recruitment practices, activities, and results.

AND

College-level coursework from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or a foreign equivalent may substitute year for year for up to two years of experience. Note: 30 semester or 45 quarter credits is equal to one year.

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications): 

• An Associate’s or bachelor’s degree with focus in marketing, communications, business, human resources, public administration, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience leading and managing a team
• Professional experience leading recruitment related marketing / outreach activities in Health Services, Information Technology, and/or hard to fill Corrections environment or closely related fields
• One (1) year of experience utilizing a web-based or cloud-based applicant tracking system (six months if the tracking system is NEOGOV)
• Ability to create, manage, and record complex recruitment plans. This may be concurrent as part of the three years of experience required
• Diversity specific outreach and marketing
• Knowledge of employment laws, to include Washington Administrative Codes, the Revised Code of Washington, and Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Basic level of proficiency using MS SharePoint
• Familiarity with MS Stream and MS Forms
• Experience utilizing LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, and/or Craigslist to source, market, and recruit a competitive and diverse candidate pool

Vision:  Working together for safer communities.

Mission:  Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment:  To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.   If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
   **Please note:  Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply. 
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration. 
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. 
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.  When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time.  Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite.  Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer: 

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.   Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.