The Opportunity:
This classified management limited duration position is not eligible for overtime and is expected to last until June 30, 2025, however we will be requesting additional funding to continue these positions beyond this date. This position is eligible for routine telework, however the incumbent must reside in Oregon or Washington. The onsite work location for this position is at the Multnomah Building: 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Overview:
As the Recruitment and Workforce Planning Coordinator you'll be a part of the centralized Talent Acquisition team. Your responsibilities will focus on building sustainable recruitment infrastructures by providing enhanced recruitment and selection training, retention and employee engagement programming, and external outreach & community partnership. This position will serve as an advanced subject matter expert in recruitment and plan and prioritize complex projects that enhance countywide structures and continue to foster a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
Responsibilities will include:
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Developing and facilitating recruitment and selection learning courses for Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and those participating in interview panels.
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Oversee projects related to developing and updating countywide Recruitment and Selection procedures, manuals, artifacts, templates and tools.
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Researching, promoting, and implementing equity-informed best practices in recruitment, selection, retention, and employee engagement.
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Develop and implement Succession Planning programming, tools, and frameworks countywide that are aimed to identify critical positions and developing employees to fill those roles.
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Supporting the intentional coordination and participation in countywide candidate outreach events such as job fairs, online job boards, and partnerships with community organizations.
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Designing and maintaining resources for applicants considering County employment.
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Supporting other projects within the Talent Acquisition team.
Our ideal candidate:
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Is a seasoned recruitment professional, who understands historical and systemic barriers to employment, career advancement, and workforce strategic planning - ideally in the public sector.
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Is experienced in facilitating trainings & providing coaching and feedback that is effective and inclusive.
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Has a solution-oriented approach to problems and can put into action creative new strategies for success.
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Is able to manage workflow efficiently and effectively by prioritizing and multitasking.
To Qualify:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
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Bachelor's degree - in lieu of a degree we will consider equivalent related experience
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Three (3) years experience in recruitment and/or workforce strategic planning
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Experience in the development and facilitation of adult learning events
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Experience applying an equity framework in process and decision making
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, candidates and staff as well as public speaking and facilitation experience
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
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HR Certification, Career Development, and/or Career Coaching (such as SHRM, PHR, JCTC, CPC, or SHRM-SCP)
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Experience supporting and/or leading workforce strategic planning in a complex organization
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Community outreach experience
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Screening and Evaluation:
Please visit our job board to submit your application materials.
Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application.
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A completed online application
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An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision.
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An uploaded cover letter that expands on your resume and describes the ways that your personal and professional experience supports your candidacy for the position and how you meet the “Ideal Candidate Profile”.
Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.