The Rescue Mission Hiring for Human Resources Recruiter at Tacoma, Washington Full Time

Are you passionate about connecting talented individuals with the right opportunities? If so, Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is seeking a dynamic HR Recruiter to play a pivotal role in connecting people to our mission – to offer God’s help, hope, and healing to our community. At TRM, we believe that people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. Our inclusive and collaborative work environment centers families and fosters creativity, excellence, and professional growth.

Purpose, Vision, and Value Statement

The Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer God’s help, hope, and healing to our neighbors in need. We are proud to have served the Tacoma and Pierce County communities since 1912. For over 100 years we have continued to serve in the name of Christ, while emphasizing the dignity of each person who enters our doors. We value the needs of our immediate community, and continually adapt to the changing needs of those who come to us for help.

We strive to cultivate a culture built on love and truth, where our integrity is never compromised. Our services and programs are continually measured for efficiency and effectiveness, are committed to quality, and operate through a trauma-informed, person-first, and grace-based approach.

Job Purpose

Develops and executes full-cycle recruitment and retention strategies designed for long-term growth and sustainability. This position works with sensitive and confidential information.

Tacoma Rescue Mission Competencies

Client Relationships and Interactions: Connect clients, volunteers, donors, team members, and guests to the mission and vision of The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its programs. Establish rapport and build relationships through effective communication, making all feel understood and valued. Assess needs and share appropriate resources, boosting client confidence in The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its team members.

Creativity and Expansion: Cultivate an environment that constantly seeks growth and adaptation, enhancing services offered. Research and develop new insights and strategies that improve Mission functionality and performance. Embrace the unknown and uncharted territory, pushing limits to increase skill, knowledge, and resources.

Leadership and Culture: Champions the Tacoma Rescue Mission’s core values and pillars, ensuring a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Creates a platform that empowers those within the Mission and the community to establish and take ownership of a culture founded on team, trust, and truth.

Professionalism: Carries the current knowledge and operational skills required to perform well, utilizing best practices and demonstrates the desire to grow professionally. Helps create a safe space for Team Members to hold others accountable for behavior and performance, empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Setting the standard of quality, providing staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes pre-and post-offer employment processes including reference checks, assessment tools, background checks, drug screening, new hire paperwork process, onboarding orientation, etc.
• Develops and participates in recruiting events such as career and internship fairs, networking, sharing, and gathering information from applicants.
• Ensures equitable and non-discriminatory hiring practices that meet applicable state and federal employment regulations/laws.
• Generates internal and external advertisement and utilizes social media and other platforms to communicate, market, and brand employment and internship opportunities.
• Develops and implements sustainable recruitment and selection strategies. Builds and maintains effective sourcing and assessment approaches to attract, engage, and enrich the candidate’s experience and communicate TRM’s culture.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date candidate records and recruitment metrics in the applicant tracking system (ATS). Generates regular reports and analyzes recruitment data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains relationships with community partners, local colleges, and industry contacts to support talent acquisition and/or internship opportunities.
• Partners with hiring managers to effectively attract diverse talent to join the TRM team. Works with managers to establish job qualifications to support and inform the development and management of job descriptions, selection guides, and interview questions.
• Performs special assignments and projects that support the human resources team and organizational strategy.
• Schedules and coordinates interviews between candidates and hiring managers. Ensures a seamless interview process by providing clear instructions, managing logistics, and gathering feedback from both parties.
• Serves as a TRM brand ambassador throughout the applicant’s experience.
• Stays updated on industry trends, talent acquisition best practices, and competitive landscape. Provide insights and recommendations to enhance recruitment and retention strategies.

Working Conditions

Office environment. Some travel between locations and campuses.

Schedule & Work Location

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm

Normal business hours. On occasion, some weekends and evenings may be required.

Primary Location of Work:

Downtown Campus

425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources and 3 years of related experience as a Recruiter or as a Human Resources Coordinator, or the equivalent combination of education & work experience.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment practices, including sourcing techniques, interview methodologies, and candidate assessment.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software, and navigating external recruitment sites.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal, written and electronic communication skills; ability to write promotional advertisements.
• Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues.
• Excellent computer skills, including a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.

Certificates & Licenses

• Certification in Human Resources (eg, PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Observes details and exchanges information and ideas so others will understand.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits:

• Medical and Dental Packages at No or Little Cost to Employees
• 12 Paid Holidays including a Floating Holiday
• Four Weeks’ Vacation Accrued Annually
• 10 Hours of Sick Leave Accrued Monthly
• Participation in 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a completed application by Friday, August 25th, 2023. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of August 28th.

Please note, applicants should describe their experience meeting minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable) in resume as part of the application process.

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