Recruiter, Talent Manager

Recruiter

Join Tessera, a national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans. Tessera operates self‑sustaining businesses across 15 states and the District of Columbia with a workforce of over 1,700 employees.

Location: Bremerton, Washington (In‑Person)

Type: Non‑Exempt, Hourly

Compensation: $28.50 - $39.18 per hour

Work Schedule: Full‑time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (Flexible start and end times, depending on scheduling needs.)

• Must be able to travel by car or airplane to various work locations in or out of state.
• Proactively source candidates and build a talent pipeline through networking and career events, online platforms, social media, and by participating in local professional organizations to include numerous agencies that specialize in people with disabilities and Veterans.
• Identify and develop diverse and robust candidate pools for both active and future needs for hard to fill positions.
• Partner with Hiring Manager(s) to understand position requirements and the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the open position(s). Provide strategic staffing counsel and labor market assessment to Managers and Supervisors. Promotes the hiring of Ability One qualified employees to Supervisors and Managers.
• Maintains focus on meeting the minimum 75% Ability One ratio in sourcing Ability One qualified candidates.
• Work with hiring Managers to create job postings that are thorough and alluring to candidates. Provide hiring Managers with current market‑based feedback for job postings.
• Schedule, coordinate and assist with interview(s) and related pre‑employment skills testing.
• Prescreen candidates by reviewing resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Extend contingent job offers and be able to communicate thorough positions details, compensation and benefits information.
• Coordinate necessary pre‑employment background/reference checks, drug screens, immunizations, and occupational medical requirements as required for the position. Responsible for analyzing the information provided on a prospective employee’s application, determines the suitability of the applicant for employment.
• Maintain accurate and well‑organized documentation on all requisitions including candidate interactions within Workday (HRIS/ATS).
• Initiate/maintain recruitment contacts and foster great relationships with various agencies and individuals. Participate in job fairs and other outreach opportunities.
• Complies with affirmative action plan. Must keep Managers and teammates informed about equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the American with Disabilities Act. Maintain compliance with Federal and State Regulations.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with Federal, State, County and location specific employment laws and requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Tessera employees, supervisors, managers, outside agencies and the public.
• May assist with new employee orientation including completing required forms, background checks, interview scheduling, status change forms and process offer letters.
• Participate in departmental and Cross‑Functional Team meetings and work on team projects. Participate in ad hoc projects related to the Recruiting and HRIS lifecycle.
• Work with Managers, Supervisors, and HR Partners to update job descriptions.
• Responsible for obtaining and assisting with obtaining disability documentation from the applicant as per the Ability One contract requirements. Partners with the Supervisors and Managers.
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality with candidates.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

• Consider yourself a people person.
• Love working on collaborative teams.
• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.
• Take pride in your work.
• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission‑driven work.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after…