Senior Recruiter (Personnel Spec,Sr)

Full Job Description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking multiple driven and experienced Senior Recruiters to join our collaborative and innovative Talent Acquisition Team.

In this role, you will directly support the mission of SPU by advancing equitable recruitment and screening practices that help build a diverse, inclusive, and service-driven workforce committed to serving Seattle’s communities.

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost.

SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean.

Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations (Download PDF reader)
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity.

We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Requirements

Primary Job Responsibilities for this Senior Recruiter:

This position is responsible for proactively sourcing and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified talent using a variety of recruitment strategies and tools.

As a trusted advisor and partner, you will provide full-cycle recruitment support to meet complex operational and strategic staffing needs.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Proactively source, engage, and maintain a diverse pipeline of candidates through multiple channels, including LinkedIn, professional associations, community-based and diverse organizations, and networking.
• Identify and engage passive candidates, assess candidate qualifications, and evaluate alignment with position requirements.
• Utilize the City’s applicant tracking system (NEOGOV) to develop job announcements, create time-sensitive recruitment plans, promote opportunities, screen applications, and collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR partners.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including consulting with hiring managers to define job requirements; sourcing and screening candidates; and coordinating and conducting interviews (e.g., working tests, in-person and virtual interviews).
• Represent SPU at in-person and virtual job fairs, outreach activities, and recruitment events.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in recruitment, community outreach, human resources, or related field.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field; *If no degree, two (2) additional years of relevant experience is required.

To be successful in this role, a candidate should demonstrate many of the following qualifications:

• Experience managing high-volume and hard-to-fill recruitments.
• Strong knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and Race and Social Justice (RSJ) recruitment best practices.
• A proven commitment to excellent customer service.
• Strong attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A solid understanding of HR compliance requirements and confidentiality standards.
• Experience sourcing and engaging passive candidates using a variety of effective recruitment techniques.

Additional Information

How to Apply:

• Submit complete City of Seattle online application
• Upload your current resume, AND
• Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge, experience, and interest related to this position

*** You must submit both a resume and cover letter. If you do not submit these documents, your application will not be considered. Please ensure that BOTH documents have successfully been uploaded before submitting your application. ***

The full salary range for this position is $47.39 - $55.19 per hour.

Workplace Environment/Expectation: This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and covered family-members/most employees-plans If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Sheridan @ danielle.sheridan@seattle.gov.