Recruiter, Talent Manager

Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is:

• A national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans.
• Composed of a dynamic, growing team of social entrepreneurs.
• Operating self‑sustaining businesses across 15 states and in the District of Columbia, workforce of over 1,700 employees.
• Dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience to our customers.
• Committed to offering an outstanding employee support and development program.

Tessera’s Bremerton, Washington, Home Office supports nationwide operations with a team of highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

Bremerton, Washington (In‑Person)

Non‑Exempt, Hourly

$28.50 - $39.18 per hour

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

Tessera Recruiters are responsible for sourcing the best individuals whose abilities and attitude align with our company values and mission. You will be a champion for creating and maintaining relationships with potential candidates, community organizations, vocational agencies, and fellow team‑members. Recruiters are responsible for full‑cycle recruitment efforts for designated Cross Functional Teams’ Managers and worksites.

• 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 position details, compensation and benefits information.
• Coordinate necessary pre‑employment background/reference checks, drug screens, and 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.
• Comply 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…