Senior Recruiter; Personnel Spec,Sr

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking multiple driven and experienced Senior Recruiters to join our collaborative and innovative Talent Acquisition Team. In this role, you will directly support the mission of SPU by advancing equitable recruitment and screening practices that help build a diverse, inclusive, and service-driven workforce committed to serving Seattle’s communities.

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. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 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 (Download PDF reader)
• 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.

This position is responsible for proactively sourcing and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified talent using a variety of recruitment strategies and tools. As a trusted advisor and partner, you will provide full-cycle recruitment support to meet complex operational and strategic staffing needs.

• Proactively source, engage, and maintain a diverse pipeline of candidates through multiple channels, including Linked In, professional associations, community-based and diverse organizations, and networking.
• Identify and engage passive candidates, assess candidate qualifications, and evaluate alignment with position requirements.
• Utilize the City’s applicant tracking system (NEOGOV) to develop job announcements, create time-sensitive recruitment plans, promote opportunities, screen applications, and collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR partners.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including consulting with hiring managers to define job requirements; sourcing and screening candidates; and coordinating and conducting interviews (e.g., working tests, in-person and virtual interviews).
• Represent SPU at in-person and virtual job fairs, outreach activities, 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.

Two (2) years of professional experience in recruitment, community outreach, human resources, or related field.

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field;
If no degree, two (2) additional years of relevant experience is required.

• Experience managing high-volume and hard-to-fill recruitments.
• Strong knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and Race and Social Justice (RSJ) recruitment best practices.
• A proven commitment to excellent customer service.
• Strong attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A solid understanding of HR compliance requirements and confidentiality standards.
• Experience sourcing and engaging passive candidates using a variety of effective recruitment techniques.

• Submit complete City of Seattle online application
• Upload your current resume,AND
• Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge, experience, and interest related to this position

*** You must submit both a resume and cover letter. If you do not submit these documents, your application…