HR & Recruiting Coordinator

PACCAR•Kirkland, WA

3d•$62,000 - $93,000

About The Position

The HR & Recruiting Coordinator supports Kenworth Truck Company’s day-to-day recruiting and HR activities, partnering with recruiters, HR team members, and hiring managers to coordinate recruitment, maintain accurate information, and provide a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers. The position supports internship hiring, university career fairs, employer branding, and other HR programs and projects, providing broad experience in HR and Talent Acquisition in a busy, team-focused environment. The role completes full-cycle recruitment for the summer internship program and supports assigned job openings through job posting, application review, initial candidate screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and follow-up. It also supports university and early-career recruiting through career fairs, campus events, student outreach, and engagement activities. Additional responsibilities include helping lead and improve the summer internship program, supporting HR projects and employee programs, providing backup support for HRIS data entry and records, coordinating pre-employment contingencies and onboarding, preparing reports and presentations, and providing occasional front desk coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong organizational 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, and build 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 raise awareness of career opportunities, engage candidates, and promote 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 presentations.
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 HR partners.
Prepare reports, presentations, and status updates as needed.
Maintain accurate and organized HR records and handle confidential information appropriately.
Identify ways to improve processes, communication, and team efficiency.
Provide backup front desk receptionist coverage as needed.

Benefits

401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
Paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
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.