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Recruiting & HR Business Partner

First Fed


Job Location:

Port Angeles, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 80200 - 122445
Posted: 18 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Purpose

The is a blended role that will focus partially on sourcing and partially on HR Business Partner work. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable sourcing new employees coaching managers leading employee relations matters and driving initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness through talent management work.


Essential Functions

Recruiting

  • Lead full-cycle sourcing activities for key or hard to fill positions.
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies workforce plans and sourcing approaches.
  • For roles that require sourcing conduct intake meetings to understand position requirements competencies and business needs.
  • Oversee and assist with job postings screening criteria and interview guides.
  • Source candidates through programmatic and multiple channels including job boards networking employee referrals social media and community partnerships.
  • Screen applicants conduct interviews and coordinate hiring team participation.
  • Draft & extend offers in partnership with HR team and hiring leaders.
  • Support and backup pre-employment processes and onboarding coordination.
  • Develop and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
  • Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill quality of hire source effectiveness and candidate experience.
  • Promote the organization as an employer of choice and support employment branding initiatives.

HR Business Partner Support

  • Serve as a trusted HR advisor to assigned business units and leaders.
  • Provide guidance regarding HR policies procedures and employment practices.
  • Coach managers on employee performance accountability engagement and development.
  • Assist with employee relations matters by conducting fact-finding documenting concerns and recommending solutions.
  • Assist with change management initiatives and organizational communications.
  • Promote consistent application of policies and employment practices while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Talent Management

  • Support succession planning talent assessment and performance management processes including goal setting development and calibration to ensure consistency across business lines.
  • Provide support for organizational capability gaps support manager development career pathing and partner with leaders on hiring and mobility strategies.
  • Support activities that promote employee engagement.

Data Reporting & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate recruiting employee relations and talent management records.
  • Generate and analyze recruiting and workforce reports as needed.
  • Utilize data to identify trends and recommendations impacting hiring and engagement.


Qualifications & Requirements

  • High School Diploma required. Bachelors degree in human resources or commensurate experience preferred. HR certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in recruiting and HR Business Partnership.
  • Experience advising leaders on employee relations performance & talent management and HR best practices required.
  • Demonstrated success in sourcing hard to fill roles preferred.
  • Financial services or regulated industry experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with leaders employees and candidates.
  • Excellent interviewing assessment and talent evaluation skills.
  • Strong verbal written and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience utilizing HRIS applicant tracking systems and reporting tools.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Commitment to providing exceptional service to employees candidates and leaders.
  • Exercises sound judgment by evaluating information considering risks and impacts and making thoughtful decisions that support organizational goals and values.


Physical Requirements

The work requires the ability to operate office machines and equipment such as personal computers printers copying machines and telephones. The work requires the ability to communicate clearly with customers coworkers and others in person and on telephones. Work activities involve combinations of sitting/standing for extended periods.


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About Company

Who We Are First Fed is a local community bank on an exciting growth trajectory with 17 locations including 12 full-service branches in Western Washington. First Fed was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a Best Workplace and a Top Corporate Philanthropist. By popular ... View more

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