Recruiter

City of Bellevue•Bellevue, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Bellevue's Human Resources (HR) Department is looking for an experienced Recruiter to join their team. The HR Department is committed to being a strategic partner by providing outstanding customer service and stewardship of resources in attracting and retaining a high-performance, diverse workforce in support of the changing needs of the organization. The role involves partnering with hiring teams to design recruitment strategies, consult on best practices, and ensure a smooth, equitable, and engaging hiring experience for candidates and hiring managers. The work directly influences the talent that shapes Bellevue’s future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or related field.
Two or more years of professional, related experience in Human Resources, specifically full cycle recruitment.
Experience with online hiring systems/applicant tracking system/ATS required.
Skilled in managing the recruitment and selection process for all levels of positions.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with business partners, human resources, city officials, candidates, and the public.
Current knowledge of employment laws and the ability to apply federal, state, and local laws and internal policies, procedures, and contracts to all HR-related situations.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to listen and assess the needs of the customer.
Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization in a professional, diplomatic manner.
Ability to effectively work and collaborate on cross-functional teams.
Ability to follow-through and follow-up on a regular basis.
Strong organization and detail-orientation skills, ensuring accuracy of information/data.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, fun environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
Ability to analyze statistical data and write reports.
Ability to maintain confidential information/data.
Ability to use Word, Excel, and Outlook at a proficient level.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of professional HR/Recruiting experience preferred.
Experience supporting multiple departments and business units is preferred.
Experience with NEOGOV strongly desired but not required.
Experience with JD Edwards desired but not required.
Experience in public sector HR strongly preferred.
Professional certification in the field of Human Resources preferred (e.g., PHR, IPMA-HR or SHRM-CP).

Responsibilities

Guide and support hiring teams through all phases of the City’s recruitment process, including the development of recruitment timelines, screening and interview criteria, outreach plans, advertising strategies, interview questions, and panel composition.
Partner with hiring managers to assess workforce needs by evaluating current and future staffing requirements, and consulting on job-related qualifications including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Manage recruitments using online hiring system (NEOGOV), to ensure fair and consistent evaluation processes for screening applicants, evaluate candidate pool demographics, and guide hiring managers in lawful and effective selection practices in compliance with employment regulations and City policy.
Facilitate hiring decisions and offers, including advising on compensation and benefit packages and partnering with the Compensation team and hiring managers to prepare and deliver employment offers.
Coordinate employee onboarding with hiring managers and HR teams, ensure timely communication with candidates and maintaining and securing the recruitment files.
Deliver recruitment-related training, including developing and presenting training on City hiring process, equitable hiring practices, and recommending and implementing process improvements to recruitment and sourcing strategies based on data and desired outcomes.
Develop and implement inclusive recruitment strategies aimed at expanding and diversifying candidate pools; leverage a variety of sourcing methods such as job boards, job fairs, community-based partnerships, trade schools, and professional networks to attract top talent.
Complete the processing of new hires and update/maintain NEOGOV applicant tracking system.
Work as a collective Human Resources team to maintain an accurate, up-to-date list of open vacancies.
Ensure vacancies filled data is accurate and up to date.
Coordinate and help manage and implement special long-term and short-term projects as required and/or any other duties as assigned.