HR & Recruiting Coordinator

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

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About The Position

The HR & Recruiting Coordinator helps keep Kenworth Truck Company’s recruiting and HR work moving by partnering with recruiters, HR team members, and hiring managers. The role coordinates recruiting activities, maintains accurate information, and supports a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers. It also supports internship hiring, university career fairs, employer branding, and other HR programs and projects in a busy, team-focused environment.

The coordinator completes full-cycle recruitment for Kenworth’s summer internship program and supports assigned openings through job postings, application review, initial screens, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and follow-up. The role also leads and enhances internship programming, supports HR projects and programs, coordinates onboarding activities, maintains HR records, and provides backup support for HRIS data entry, HR Specialist responsibilities, and front desk reception coverage as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, work, or academic experience in Human Resources, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or a related area.
• Experience coordinating events, projects, or recruiting activities.
• Familiarity with an applicant tracking system or HR system, such as SuccessFactors.
• Experience working with universities, student organizations, or early-career recruiting programs.

Responsibilities

• Complete full-cycle recruitment for Kenworth’s summer internship program.
• Attend career fairs, campus events, information sessions, and other university recruiting activities; build and maintain relationships with universities and student organizations.
• Use Handshake for targeted student outreach, employer branding, event promotion, and candidate engagement.
• Support student engagement activities such as hackathons, facility tours, networking events, and on-site or virtual outreach.
• Support assigned job openings by posting positions, reviewing applications, completing initial candidate screens, and coordinating next steps with recruiters and hiring managers.
• Source and engage passive candidates for difficult-to-fill positions using tools such as LinkedIn.
• Schedule interviews, communicate with candidates, coordinate interview details, and follow up with hiring managers.
• Maintain recruiting trackers, reports, and records used to monitor hiring activity and open positions.
• Support employer-branding efforts that increase awareness of career opportunities and promote candidate engagement and outreach events.
• Partner with HR team members on employee programs, projects, and department priorities.
• Lead and continuously enhance the summer internship program, including supervisor preparation and communications, intern orientation, networking opportunities, facility tours, and end-of-summer presentation coordination.
• Partner with HR teams across PACCAR to create a consistent internship experience.
• Provide backup support for HRIS data entry, file maintenance, and HR Specialist responsibilities.
• Initiate pre-employment contingencies and coordinate onboarding activities with appropriate HR partners.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and status updates as needed.
• Keep HR records accurate and organized while handling confidential information appropriately.
• Identify ways to improve processes, communication, and team efficiency.
• Provide backup front desk receptionist coverage as needed.

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Paid vacation days, paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee assistance program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling
• Growth and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level