Term Limited Temporary Senior Recruiter (Personnel Specialist, Senior)

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is looking for a driven customer-oriented and experienced Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Senior Recruiter to join our collaborative and innovative Employment Team responsible for recruitment and selection. The Employment Team is dedicated to advancing the mission of the City of Seattle and SPU by facilitating an equitable recruitment and screening process resulting in a diverse and inclusive work force.

About the opportunity:The role is responsible for sourcing actively maintaining a strong pipeline and network of qualified talent utilizing a variety of methods and techniques. You will serve as a trusted advisor and partner providing full-cycle recruitment and technical services to address complex operational and strategic recruitment selection and staffing needs. Additionally therell be opportunities to actively participate in Citywide employment and Race and Social Justice Initiatives. This position reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager

This temporary opportunity is fully benefitted and is expected to lastthrough mid-June 2028.This is open to all qualified regular candidates.

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water drainage and wastewater and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPUs work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) check out the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting hiring and promotional opportunities.

• Build and maintain a large talent database network of promising experts by collecting information from variety of sources including LinkedIn professional associations diverse organizations portfolio sites and networking.
• Source and engage passive candidates and gauge candidate skills sets against open roles.
• Stay informed of industry trends competitive employment landscape market intelligence and innovative recruitment techniques.
• Utilize online applicant tracking system (NEOGOV) to craft job announcements create time sensitive recruitment plans recruit and promote screen applications and iterative steps working in collaboration with hiring managers and HR colleagues.
• Responsible for the full life cycle recruiting process including working with hiring managers to determine job requirements sourcing appropriate candidates screening coordinating and conducting interviews (i.e. working tests in-person/virtual interviews etc.).
• Ensure the integrity of the recruitment process is maintained and staffing practices are consistent with City and Department initiatives legal requirements and meet business priorities.
• Participate in in-person and virtual job fairs outreach and recruitment events.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Experience managing high volume as well as niche hiring.
• Well-versed in diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) recruiting efforts/ best practices.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Experience with online applicant recruiting and tracking software.
• Solid understanding of HR requirements in compliance and confidentiality.
• Experience with passive candidate sourcing and familiarity with effective sourcing techniques.
• Collaborative attitude with the ability to build strong partnerships with internal/external stakeholders diverse candidates and employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated excellence in written/oral communication skills.

How to Apply:

In addition to fully completing the online application we require candidates to attacha current resume and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this temporary role.

Pre-Employment/Pre-Placement Requirements:

The hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SME 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The full salary range for this position is $45.74 per hour - $53.27 per hour.

Workplace Environment/Expectation:This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Who may apply:
The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: covered family-members/most employees-plans

If you have any questions please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at.