Recruiter​/Onboarding Specialist

United States of America

Washington

Tukwila

EPD

FTI

Human Resources

On-Site

Full Time

24402

Performs recruiting and onboarding activities including candidate sourcing, interview coordination, offer administration, pre-employment processing, onboarding coordination, and new hire integration support. Applies working knowledge to manage recruiting and onboarding workflows while supporting projects, operational efficiency, compliance requirements, and cross-functional activities throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Execute candidate sourcing strategies using applicant tracking systems, talent databases, and professional networks to identify qualified candidates.
• Perform candidate screening and qualification assessments against established job requirements.
• Coordinate interview schedules and logistics across hiring managers, candidates, and interview teams to support efficient hiring processes.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to clarify job requirements, candidate profiles, and staffing needs.
• Prepare, distribute, and track offer letters, background checks, employment verifications, and pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding activities including scheduling new hire orientation, facilitating required documentation, and ensuring completion of onboarding milestones.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for new hires throughout the pre-employment and onboarding process, providing guidance and support regarding onboarding requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with Human Resources, hiring managers, payroll, IT, security, and other internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from candidate to employee.
• Maintain accurate candidate and employee records within applicant tracking systems, HR systems, and onboarding platforms in accordance with corporate governance and data privacy standards.
• Monitor onboarding progress and resolve issues that may impact start dates or new hire experience.
• Support recruitment and onboarding projects by gathering data, tracking progress, and reporting status to HR leadership.
• Monitor recruiting and onboarding metrics and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and candidate/new hire experience.
• Maintain compliance with ITAR/EAR regulations and applicable employment, documentation, and onboarding requirements.
• Assist with onboarding communications, orientation materials, employee welcome initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts related to the onboarding experience.

• Ability to utilize applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, onboarding platforms, and recruitment databases.
• Knowledge of full-cycle recruitment, candidate management, onboarding processes, and employee lifecycle administration.
• Familiarity with employment documentation, background screenings, onboarding requirements, and personnel recordkeeping practices.
• Understanding of corporate governance, candidate data privacy, and employee information management requirements.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Understanding of ITAR/EAR compliance requirements applicable to handling controlled information within a defense contractor environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills with the ability to support candidates, new hires, and hiring managers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

• 2-4 years of relevant experience.

• Experience supporting both recruiting and onboarding functions within a manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environment.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, onboarding systems, and recruitment reporting tools.
• Certification in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS).
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to candidate and employee experience.
• Exposure to cross-functional project support within HR operations.
• We value professionals who embrace innovation and continuous learning. Candidates should demonstrate curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, along with a willingness to adopt new tools and capabilities that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of the HR function.

All qualified applicants will receive…