Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cowlitz Indian Tribe•Ridgefield, WA

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist sources, attracts, and hires talent to meet the workforce needs of the tribal enterprise. The role uses a proactive and culturally respectful approach to recruiting that supports the business and the tribal community it serves, while demonstrating a commitment to tribal sovereignty and workforce development. The specialist helps maintain the organization’s culture and provides superior guest service. The role reviews applications, assesses candidate qualifications, conducts and schedules prescreening interviews, manages recruitment activity through Workday, and maintains recruitment records and statistical reports. It works with managers and supervisors to support compliant hiring practices, tracks internal transfers and referrals, manages candidate referrals through the licensing portal, collaborates with HR on onboarding and workforce planning, and develops sourcing partners and participates in approved community hiring events. The specialist maintains confidentiality and completes related duties as assigned. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The starting wage is $25.01 per hour; candidates with relevant experience may be placed higher within the established pay range. The role requires willingness to work in a smoking environment and follow company health and safety measures.

Requirements

Associate degree plus a Human Resources certification and two years of recruitment and interviewing experience, with knowledge of employment laws, or an equivalent combination of education and recruiting experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, interview techniques, and sourcing tools.
Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural competence.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
A can-do approach and ability to recruit people with similar attitudes.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to learn HRM and ATS systems, specifically Workday.
Willingness to work in a smoking environment.
Willingness to adhere to company health and safety measures.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
Workday experience.

Responsibilities

Promote superior guest service.
Maintain a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
Gather qualified applicants who adhere to the ilani culture.
Review applications and determine applicants’ qualifications and suitability for employment.
Maintain records and prepare statistical reports concerning recruitment, interviews, hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
Schedule and conduct daily prescreening interviews and manage Human Resource Management through Workday.
Interact professionally with applicants, team members, and hiring managers, and complete appropriate candidate documentation and follow-up.
Consult with managers and supervisors to ensure hiring and employment practices comply with applicable tribal, state, and federal laws.
Track and maintain accurate records in compliance with applicable tribal, state, and federal guidelines.
Track and execute internal transfers and referrals to Career Development.
Refer candidates through the licensing portal process and ensure compliance with state and tribal gaming regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with the HR team on onboarding and workforce planning initiatives.
Develop and maintain recruitment sourcing partners and attend approved community hiring events; track each event’s return on investment.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Perform other related duties as assigned.