Recruitment and Talent Specialist

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia • College Place, WA

2d • $23 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position focuses on identifying and implementing efficient recruiting methods to meet the staffing needs of community employers. The specialist will assist clients in their job search through various procedural tasks, including talent/interest assessment, resume/cover letter building, online job searching, strengthening computer skills, facilitating email setup, submitting applications, and interview preparation. The role involves reviewing job seekers' talents, experiences, and aspirations to match them with current employment opportunities. Additionally, the specialist will be responsible for data entry and documentation of job seeker information and activities, contributing to a team effort to maintain an active list of local job opportunities, and building/nurturing civic and business partnerships. The position also involves promoting Goodwill programs aimed at strengthening job skills and employment, and guiding job seekers to become self-sufficient advocates.

Requirements

• Committed to helping others through the employment process as a recruitment and talent specialist for the candidate/future employee
• Like and find a sense of accomplishment from working through procedures with a clearly defined end goal
• Strong verbal and written skills in languages representative of the community being served; bilingual combinations an asset.
• A team player who works in the interest of meeting group goals
• Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license for at least 3 years, good driving record, and proof of current automobile insurance.
• Excellent personal computer skills, including Windows 2010, Microsoft Office Suite, and Internet search engines.
• Ability and willingness to support job seekers and the work of Goodwill at community events which may include some work outside of traditional business hours.
• Can pass an established background screening process.
• Possess attention to detail and thrive in a time sensitive environment.
• Passionate about providing high quality customer service.
• Can interact positively with ethnically, culturally, economically, and disability diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual combinations an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies to meet the staffing needs of community employers
• Assist clients in their job search. Procedural tasks to include talent/ interest assessment, resume/cover letter building, online job search, strengthen computer skills, facilitate email setup, submit applications, and interview preparation
• Review talents, experiences and aspirations of job seeking clients and match with current employment opportunities
• Complete data entry and documentation of job seeker information and activities.
• Contribute to a team effort to maintain an active list of local job opportunities
• Build/nurture strong, ongoing civic and business partnerships for the purpose of improving our ability to serve our community
• Promote Goodwill programs focused on strengthening job skills, and becoming employed
• Guide job seekers in a manner where each grows skill as a self-advocate with the goal of self-sufficiency

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Employee and dependent premiums shared between the company and employee.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance: Coverage provided at no cost to the employee.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrued based on hours worked.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Twenty four hours of floating holiday annually. Prorated based upon hire date in the first calendar year of employment.
• Additional Longevity PTO: Earned on the anniversary date of hire, based on full- or part-time status.
• On-Demand Payment: Access to earned wages before payday.
• Bonus Opportunity: Based upon performance and prorated based upon hire date.
• Access to Financial Assistance: Support for training, education, and career development to help employees advance in their professional growth.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible to participate in a 401(k) or Roth IRA upon turning 18, with enrollment eligibility after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked in the first year (or 500-1,000 hours each year for two consecutive years). Enrollment entry dates are January 1st or July 1st.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed