Location: Our Home Office is located in Bremerton, Washington
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30am - 4pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs)
Compensation: $29.66 - $44.47/hour – Skookum's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.
Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Join Skookum and make a difference! Skookum is:
A national leader in disability and veteran employment.
Comprised of a growing dynamic team of social entrepreneurs
Operating self-sustaining businesses across 13 states and the District of Columbia, with over 1,300 employees.
Dedicated to providing incredible customer experience to our federal and private-sector customers.
Committed to providing an incredible employee support and development program, tailored to the social mission.
Skookum’s Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations through 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.
As the Skookum Home Office Recruiter, you'll…be responsible for sourcing the best individuals whose abilities and attitudes align with Skookum’s values, mission, and team-based culture. Focusing on creating and maintaining strong relationships and providing customer service to potential candidates, community organizations, vocational agencies, colleagues, managers, and other departments. Responsible for full-cycle recruitment efforts and strategic staffing advice for Home Office leaders and managers. Network with numerous agencies to recruit people with disabilities and veterans. Provide Home Office hiring managers with best practices on hiring, interviewing, negotiating offers and initial onboarding activities.
You'd make an excellent Home Office Recruiter if you:
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.
Summary of desired skills and experience:
Associate degree required
At least 3 years of experience and knowledge of human resources and recruiting required. Experience in disability-focused outreach is preferred.
Combination of previous education and experience will be considered
A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’s insurance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word is required.
Experience with Workday, Skookum’s HRIS system, is preferred.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to multiple competing demands and prioritize on an ongoing basis while meeting deadlines on a variety of projects and tasks.
Self-motivated and can adapt in a fast-paced, continually evolving environment.
Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail.
Tactful, considerate, and able to build and maintain strong, productive relationships with candidates, managers, and colleagues.
Sensitivity towards company and employee goodwill and the positive public image of Skookum.
Other essential functions include:
Partner with Home Office hiring Manager(s) to understand position requirements and the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for the open position(s), creating job postings that are thorough and alluring to candidates. Provides market data and recruitment advice to hiring managers.
Source candidates and build a talent pipeline through networking and career events, job fairs, online platforms, social media, and by participating in local professional organizations.
Reviews and ensures the accuracy and completeness of job descriptions, requisitions, postings, applications, offer letters and new hire electronic and paper documents.
Prescreen candidates by reviewing resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
Schedule, coordinate, and assist with interview(s) and related pre-employment background/reference checks, drug screens, immunizations, and skills testing.
Extend contingent job offers and communicate position details, compensation, and benefits information.
Maintain accurate and well-organized documentation within Workday, including candidate interactions.
Comply with Affirmative Action Plans. Must keep informed about equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Responsible for understanding and complying with Federal, State, County, and location specific employment laws and regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Skookum employees, supervisors, managers, outside agencies, and the public.
Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees. Full-Time benefits of a Recruiter at Skookum include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment
Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave.
Potential shared earning bonus
Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
To Apply: Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application.
Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.
Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at
(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@skookum.org.
Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify