Recruiter

$52,000 - $66,560/Yr

Unclassified - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

251-500 employees

About the position

As a Recruiter at NARA Northwest, you will play a crucial role in managing the entire recruitment process for our organization, which is dedicated to providing culturally appropriate services to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others in need. Your responsibilities will encompass full-cycle recruiting for all NARA programs, including medical and mental health services. You will be expected to stay current on HR guidelines and employment laws at the federal, state, and local levels, ensuring compliance throughout the recruitment process. In this position, you will create and develop job descriptions in collaboration with department managers, guiding candidates through the pre-employment process, which includes conducting criminal background checks, motor vehicle record reviews, drug screenings, reference checks, and credentialing. You will also administer new employee orientations, ensuring that all necessary documentation for benefits and legal compliance is completed accurately. Your role will be pivotal in supporting new hires and maintaining personnel records, as well as assisting with staffing issues as they arise. At NARA NW, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others, particularly within the healthcare, behavioral health, education, and social services sectors. This is an opportunity to contribute to an organization that empowers individuals to lead healthy and fulfilling lives, rooted in cultural heritage and community values.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment process from sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews and conducting pre-employment checks.
• Full cycle recruiting for all NARA programs, including medical and mental health programs.
• Stay current on HR guidelines and employment laws for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Create and develop job descriptions for department managers.
• Guide and assist candidates in completing the pre-employment process, including criminal background checks, MVR reviews, drug screens, reference checks, and credentialing.
• Administer new employee orientations and ensure proper documentation for benefits and legal compliance.
• Maintain personnel records and assist with staffing issues as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of human resources experience required.
• 2+ years of full cycle recruiting experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.
• Experience in social media recruiting campaigns and knowledge of SEO preferred.
• Experience working with LinkedIn, Zip Recruiter, Mac's List, and Google Ads highly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Federal Holidays
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
• Company Phone
• Company Laptop
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness