Recruiter, Human Resources

Metropolitan Improvement District•Seattle, WA

14h

About The Position

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Recruiter manages evergreen hiring while building and sustaining community partnerships to connect individuals with barriers to employment to meaningful work opportunities. This position plays a key role in advancing equitable hiring practices and ensuring a supportive, compliant, and efficient employee experience.

Requirements

1-3 Years of experience in Full-Cycle Recruitment
Experience with HRIS systems-Paylocity a plus
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong ability to solve problems and provide employee support
Experience in a non-profit setting
Experience facilitating orientations or large group training
Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment
Ability to work with and recruit individuals who may or may not have a past criminal background or addiction challenges

Responsibilities

Manage continuous recruitment for frontline roles
Review applications weekly and maintain an active candidate pipeline
Conduct phone screens and coordinate interviews
Partner with hiring managers to align staffing needs with hiring cadence
Facilitate regular orientation sessions and onboarding cohorts
Track recruiting metrics (time-to-hire, source effectiveness, retention indicators
Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations serving individuals with barriers to employment, including reentry programs (formerly incarcerated individuals), addiction recovery programs & homelessness and housing support services.
Attend hiring events, info sessions, and referral pipeline opportunities
Serve as a liaison between community partners and internal hiring teams
Promote equitable and inclusive hiring practices
Support candidates through the hiring process with clear, compassionate communication
Assist employees with onboarding, workplace expectations, and transitions
Manage employee transit benefits, including ORCA card distribution, tracking, and replacement
Maintain accurate records of ORCA usage and eligibility
Coordinate replacements and troubleshooting employee issues related to transit benefits
Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential personnel files in both paper and electronic formats.
Perform HR administrative functions such as filing, document management, and data entry in the HRIS.
Administer and ensure compliance with EEO and other employment-related laws and regulations.
Support annual HR audits and compliance reviews.
Coordinate and schedule employee training sessions, including logistics, materials, and attendance tracking.
Maintain training records and ensure compliance with required certifications and continuing education.
Assist with developing employee engagement and retention initiatives.