Contract Recruiter and Onboarding Specialist

Hansell Tierney
US - Washington - Seattle
November 18, 2024

We are currently assisting our client, a mission driven organization focused on early childhood education, with a search for a Contract Recruiter and Onboarding Specialist.

JOB SUMMARY:

Our Contract Recruiter and Onboarding Specialist will collaborate with the leadership team and hiring managers to support the staffing needs, maintain a pipeline of talent, advertise open positions, screen applicants, and guide candidates through the recruiting, hiring and onboarding process.
The Specialist will ensure a seamless, top-tier onboarding experience for newly hired staff, and is a critical contact for candidates, hiring managers, and our management teams.
Primary responsibilities revolve around coordinating the entire recruitment, onboarding and integration process for our new employees.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop a robust recruitment program that attracts top talent and fosters a stable and diverse workforce
Contribute to retention goals by effectively communicating company culture, goals, expectations, and policies to candidates for hire.
Consult and advise hiring managers on overall hiring process, job posting creation and effective candidate assessment/interview techniques, offers, etc.
Post and promote job postings on the company website, and across the internet and target niche sites
Source talented and diverse candidates through creative recruiting methods which attract and engage both active and passive candidates.
Screen and interview candidates to assess knowledge, skills and abilities
Collect and document information on candidates with regard to qualifications, motivations, and compensation requirements.
Provide a diverse candidate pool of qualified prospects to the hiring manager.
Arrange interviews by coordinating candidate and hiring manager schedules.
Be a skilled closer.
Negotiate start dates, employment offers, sign-on bonuses with management approval.
Maintains accurate ongoing candidate information and recruitment process.
Complete reference checks.
Work closely with our Human Resources Team and Payroll Department when offering positions.

Review, track, and document accurate and compliant candidate and employee records.
Manage the onboarding process to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for all new hires and track completion of new hire trainings.
Serve as a point of contact for new employees, addressing any questions/concerns during their first weeks of employment
Facilitate onboarding sessions, including benefits review, new hire orientation, and training on agency policies, culture, and procedures.
Partner with supervisors to ensure role-specific training and expectations are clearly communicated, including 30/60/90-day goals
Manage and ensure the completion of the 90-day evaluation process for new hires, following up with supervisors as needed to ensure timely and accurate assessments.
Collect feedback from new hires to continuously improve the onboarding process.
Create onboarding materials, welcome kits, and update orientation content as needed.
Attend company meetings as requested.
Assist with other activities as directed by the Program Director.

Qualifications:

Solid Google Suites knowledge with bachelor's degree in human resources, business Administration or equivalent work experience and secondary language capability in Spanish or Chinese is preferred.
4+ years of full cycle, professional level recruiting experience strongly preferred with name generation skills, networking/relationship building skills and ability to source candidates from job boards, niche sites, cold calling, etc.
Proven history of recruiting for a variety of client groups, preferably in the nonprofit or public sector space
Consultative and customer service skills are a priority:
must be effective and comfortable interacting with employees at all levels and diverse, educational, linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Well versed in recruiting technology (applicant tracking, candidate relationship management, social media).
Able to work independently in a dynamic environment of change, challenge and multiple deadlines/priorities.
Ability to multitask and manage communications with both internal and external people.
Superior analytical, attention to detail, planning and organizational skills.

Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities.
Knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
Excellent understanding of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Location:
Remote.
Candidates must be located in the Greater Seattle Area and available for occasional on-site training/tours and in person meetings with hiring managers.
US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.
Work sponsorship is not available at this time.
Length of Assignment:
6 months
Pay Range:
$40 - $55/hour
Benefits:
Three insurance levels, 401K + match, sick leave, and working with a great company!

• This Organization Participates in E-Verify
• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

About Hansell Tierney:
Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest.
Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way.
Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities.
We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises.
Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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