Talent Acquisition Specialist (People & Culture Specialist, Long-Term Temporary)

King County Housing Authority•Tukwila, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (People & Culture Specialist, Long-Term Temporary) to support agency-wide hiring. This role involves partnering with hiring managers to create job postings, guide recruitments, and build an inclusive workforce. The position supports full-cycle recruiting, collaborates on requisitions and postings, and ensures a positive candidate experience. The People & Culture team is described as hardworking, fun, and dedicated to the organization's mission. This is a long-term temporary position open until filled, with an application deadline of August 31, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND Moderate experience in human resources with a focus on recruitment, selection and/or staffing OR An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Understands technical aspects of the position and continuously builds knowledge, keeping up-to-date on the substantive and procedural aspects of the role and other related compliance areas.
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRMS, and/or HRIS (NeoGov and/or Dayforce strongly preferred).
Clearly and effectively communicates both verbally and in writing by actively listening and sharing relevant information.
Ability to compose and prepare correspondence, assist in designing and producing technical information handouts; technical charts, tables, templates and forms; demonstrated proofreading and editing skills.
Ability to interpret and explain complex and/or technical rules, policies and procedures clearly and tactfully.
A self-starter who is result-oriented, resourceful, innovative, intellectually curious, and takes initiative.
Experience utilizing database systems and performing data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while ensuring compliance with organization policy and state/federal law.
Creates, maintains, updates, enters and retrieves data records by utilizing MS Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Excel programs and specialized database system(s).
Brings cultural awareness and an equity-centered approach to recruitment, supporting fair, inclusive, and positive experiences for candidates and hiring partners from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing, keeping track of information or work in progress, ensuring accuracy, and multi-tasking; ensures assignments are completed in a timely and effective manner.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport quickly and authentically within a team and with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Consent to and pass required assessments.
Consent to and pass a criminal records background check.

Nice To Haves

NeoGov and/or Dayforce strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support multiple concurrent recruitments while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Partner closely with hiring managers to develop and refine requisitions, job descriptions, and job postings that clearly define role requirements and attract qualified candidates.
Develop job announcements, screen applications, and support all phases of the recruitment and selection process.
Serve as a subject matter expert for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including system administration, end-user training, troubleshooting, reporting, and continuous improvement; provides guidance and information to employees and the public on recruitment processes.
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through targeted outreach, advertising strategies, social media, job fairs, and community partnerships; assists in developing recruitment programs that attract a diverse applicant pool.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with managers and provide guidance on recruitment best practices, policies, and compliance.
Maintain recruitment records, track outcomes, and ensure proper retention in accordance with state requirements.
Coordinate temporary, seasonal, and agency staffing needs in collaboration with supervisors, unions, and external partners as applicable.