Talent Acquisition Specialist - Human Resource Consultant 3 - Permanent - *13385-24
Title- Talent Acquisition Specialist
Classification- Human Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3)
Job Status- Full-Time-Permanent
WDFW Program- Directors Office – Human Resources Division
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Hybrid/Telework- This is a hybrid position; however, the successful candidate must reside in Washington State and be available to report to the headquarters in Olympia, WA, as needed.
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Every day, you’ll make a difference by connecting people with meaningful career opportunities that support WDFW’s mission.
In this dynamic role, you’ll represent WDFW at Career and Educational Fairs and thrive in a fast-paced environment, providing exceptional customer service to both candidates and hiring managers.
You’ll build strong, collaborative partnerships with hiring managers, using innovative recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of talented candidates and ensure a seamless, positive experience throughout the hiring process.
What to Expect:
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will,
- Provide consulting in areas of recruitment, selection, affirmative action, diversity, and career counseling.
- Review position descriptions and required qualifications for accuracy and work with hiring managers and HR Consultants to update as needed.
- Achieve staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job candidates and consulting with hiring managers.
- Develop, create, and maintain recruitment announcements, questionnaires, and bid notifications with assistance and input from supervisors and managers to align with position description.
- Provide guidance to hiring managers, employees, and applicants regarding recruitment status, policies and procedures, applicable areas of the collective bargaining agreements, civil service rules, and other state and federal laws such as American Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Title VII.
- Attract diverse applicant pools through outreach utilizing social media, participating at in-person and virtual job fairs, education, and training events.
Working Conditions:
Work Setting, including hazards: Office setting, computer work most of the day.
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday: 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
- Occasional weekend or evening hours may be required due to events or job fairs.
Travel Requirements:
- Monthly local or state-wide travel to attend meetings, training, or job fairs and WDFW related events.
- Occasional out of state travel is possible for conferences.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Four (4) years of professional level experience engaged in Human Resources.
- With at least two (2) years in full cycle recruiting.
OR
A bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related fields such as:
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Humanities/Sociology
- Organizational Management
- Psychology
AND
Two (2) years of professional level experience engaged in Human Resources or relevant administrative work with at least one (1) year in full cycle recruiting.
Demonstrated Skills/Experience:
- Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience running reports and creating reports.
- Experience with publisher or other graphic software.
- Experience using social media including, but not limited to LinkedIn for building WDFW Brand diversity and inclusion and applicant pools.
- Advanced creative writing/grammar skills for writing recruitments and marketing of positions as well as other professional written communication.
Demonstrated Competencies:
- Outward focused and can communicate clearly and with a friendly demeanor to customers.
- Demonstrable professional experience providing excellent customer service.
- Highly organized in their work and can demonstrate efficiency.
- Understands process and can create easy to follow processes for a diverse audience.
Certifications/Licenses:
Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
- Experience working in the State of Washington HRMS systems and processes.
- Experience working in the State of Washington NeoGov systems and processes.
- Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite
- Understands LEAN principles and understands how to implement it in workflow.
- Provide expert level consultation on recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation process and procedures, best practices, CBAs, civil service rules. and other state and federal laws.
Your application should include the following:
- A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- An up-to-date resume.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
- At least three professional references with current contact information.
Supplemental Information
In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.
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Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2024-13385.