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 that 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:
You can make an impact.
It’s an exciting time to advance your career as a Recruitment Professional. We want people on our team who are equity driven creative self-starters, who have human resources fundamentals and are ready to make an impact in our community.
As a Central HR Recruiter, you will put into practice equity informed recruitment and selection efforts to supplement the hiring needs happening throughout the County. We are hiring two positions that will join the County’s centralized Talent Acquisition team. You will have the opportunity to enhance your HR experience in the public sector - learning the County’s recruitment process, our applicant tracking system (Workday), and how we operationalize equity practices in our work. This will prepare you to partner with department HR teams and managers throughout the organization to plan and execute full cycle recruitment efforts.
Responsibilities will include:
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Plan and execute full cycle recruitments by learning and operationalizing the interconnections of equity informed recruitment practices with personnel rules, civil service processes and collective bargaining agreement obligations.
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Use an online applicant tracking system (Workday) to post job announcements and manage applicants throughout the selection process.
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Implement equitable selection and hiring practices that reduce barriers to candidates and promote a workforce centered on Safety, Trust, and Belonging.
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Partner with hiring managers to build comprehensive sourcing plans, clarify required job skills and competencies, and use the best selection strategies and techniques for each job.
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Promote Multnomah County as an employer of choice by providing excellent customer service to applicants, including keeping them informed of their status throughout the recruitment process and answering applicant’s questions, concerns and/or complaints.
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Coordinate and assist in countywide recruitment projects including supporting the development of diverse candidate pathways with community outreach and partnerships to ensure that a diverse, qualified and engaged pool of candidates is available for every vacancy.
Our ideal candidate:
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Is an emerging HR Professional who is knowledgeable of equitable and inclusive hiring best practices.
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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.
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Has a high level of technological proficiency and can navigate new and complex systems with ease.
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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Two (2) years human resources or recruitment experience
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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.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
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HR Certificate (SHRM CP/SCP, PHR, etc)
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Experience in equitable hiring practices and applying an equity framework in process and decision making
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At least one year experience in an organization with a collective bargaining agreement.
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Experience using social media for recruitment and selection, using mobile video conferencing and other forms of technology for screening and interviewing candidates.
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Experience using Workday HRIS/ATS system
*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.