Talent Acquisition Specialist

Full Job Description

The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates’ qualifications, within the $75,000-$90,000 annual range. There is career salary growth beyond this starting range for the successful candidate.

Why work for OFM
The Office of Financial Management OFM) serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts, all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian. If you want to play a key role in enhancing how state government serves its citizens, you’ve found the right place. Join us in making a meaningful difference for every Washingtonian!

The job opportunity
If you’re someone who enjoys connecting people to meaningful work and guiding others through a fair and thoughtful hiring process, this role could be a great fit for you.

In this position, you will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts that help our agency find and hire strong, qualified candidates. You’ll work closely with hiring managers and leadership to understand their needs, build thoughtful recruitment strategies, and create clear, engaging job announcements that reflect each role. You’ll also serve as a key point of contact for applicants, making sure they feel informed, respected, and supported throughout the process.

This role is both strategic and hands-on. You’ll use your knowledge of recruitment practices, employment laws, and state systems like NEOGOV to guide decisions, review applications, and support fair and consistent hiring outcomes. You’ll advise on interview approaches, help design equitable selection processes, and partner with teams to ensure compliance with policy and best practices.

You’ll also have opportunities to educate and share your expertise, whether that’s helping hiring managers improve their interview skills, supporting outreach efforts, or promoting inclusive hiring practices. Building strong relationships across teams is essential, as is your ability to communicate clearly, stay organized, and adapt to changing priorities.

If you’re passionate about equitable hiring, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to make a real impact, we’d like to hear from you.

What we need you to bring
Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing recruitment strategies for vacancies and hard-to-fill (technical) positions.
• Proficient in managing full-cycle recruitments (posting, screening, and referring) using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Experience reviewing applications and effectively assessing candidates’ competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) against job requirements.
• Experience conducting targeted outreach and strategic sourcing activities to build diverse, high-quality candidate pipelines, with a focus on engaging underrepresented talent and filling hard-to-recruit, specialized, and unique roles.
• Experience applying fair hiring practices and educating others on reducing bias in decision-making.
• Knowledgeable in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations and employment laws/policies.
• Experience providing consultation and advising hiring supervisors on related policies, rules, and legal compliance for the various phases of the hiring process.
  
• The ability to learn and grow.
• The ability to meet the needs of others.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong experience with NEOGOV (WA State government Applicant Tracking System).
• Professional experience using various forms of digital marketing and outreach platforms, including social media/networking outlets.

Special Requirement:

• Maintain confidentiality on personnel matters.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have transferable experience, please share it with us or contact us with questions about the required qualifications and how your experience aligns with them.

Additional Information

What we offer
At OFM, we foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being, we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees.

Please visit our Recruitment site for a full list of employee benefits. Here’s a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that OFM offers:

• A culture that values and strives to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year
• State retirement programs

Application Process: Once you’ve decided to apply for a state government job, you’ll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Keep in mind that once you submit the application, a real person will read it. We do not use AI or other technology to screen your application. Please ensure you provide clear, detailed information about your work history so your qualifications can be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

When completing your application, we encourage you to attach all of the following:

• Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
• Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
• References: at least three professional references and their current contact information.

Questions: OFM's Staff ASL interpreter is available to all deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please email us at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov.

The Office of Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.