Senior Talent Advisor

ST Public Branding•Seattle, WA

1d•$81,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: Responsible for the quality and effectiveness of the talent acquisition process by assisting in developing strategies to identify, attract, and hire high quality employees. Includes setting the Agency direction of talent acquisition along with all aspects of recruiting, interviewing, compensation, relocation, placement, and/or transfer of employees at all levels. Builds effective relationships with all levels of candidates and staff to ensure a diverse, equitable, efficient and successful recruitment process. Maintains a passionate commitment to providing a candidate, panelist and hiring manager experience that exceeds expectations. Consults with management in developing and maintaining a strategic master staffing plan for assigned departments and supports the overall strategic mission of the Agency. Develops diverse network of community and industry contacts for sourcing and retention purposes. Presents positive image of Sound Transit while promoting its mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, Psychology or related field.
Four years of experience in talent acquisition programs, automated recruiting and relocation; OR the equivalence of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to generate a high rate of return on the organization’s investment in recruiting.
Mastery of at least one applicant tracking system (ATS), preferably several.
Experience generating queries to assist with identifying candidate source effectiveness, time-to-fill, and other sophisticated reports on an ad hoc basis.
Demonstrates mastery of recruitment advertising through social media tools and techniques and other talent branding channels.
Provides specific external talent market perspectives on industry talent and hiring challenges, and demonstrates initiative to drive innovation.
Excellent communication skills.
High level of creativity in candidate sourcing.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Demonstrated experience consulting and solving HR business problems.
Experience with developing, implementing, and meeting functional budget.
Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.
Interpreting and administering human resources policies and procedures and in effectively gathering and analyzing data to develop reports and recommendations related to human resources programs and functions.
Maintaining confidentiality and communicating with tact and diplomacy.
Identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner using sound judgment.
Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.
Assist managers in administering programs and projects.
Collecting, evaluating, and interpreting information and data from multiple sources.
Conducting research and analysis and providing appropriate recommendations based on findings.
Organizing complete recruitment files and establishing records management systems.
Monitoring program/project operating budgets, costs, and schedules.
Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR Certification.
AIRS Certification.

Responsibilities

Partners with assigned business units to identify staffing needs for near and long-term recruitment needs.
In collaboration with company leadership develops foundational strategic and comprehensive recruitment plans in accordance with the needs and goals of Sound Transit.
Recommends and builds relationships with a variety of community and professional organizations in order to hire top talent while creating a talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
Emphasizes and incorporates equitable hiring practices into all phases of the advertising and recruitment processes.
Guides candidates through and trains hiring managers in the full recruiting cycle.
Performs initial interviews to determine candidate suitability for placement for targeted requisitions.
Researches and recommends reasonable posting sources for qualified candidates, tracks results.
Demonstrates focus on continuous improvements to increase hiring process efficiency.
Tracks recruiting efforts and candidate information utilizing Sound Transit’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Recommends enhancements to the ATS system as appropriate to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment function.
Demonstrates proficiency in leading Talent Acquisition programs such as contingent labor, university relations, advertising and budgeting, talent analytics, and community/diversity outreach programs.
Analyzes market data and internal compensation when making an offer for a position.
Generates offer letters and contracts for selected candidates.
Stays abreast of trends and developments in the field of Recruitment and sourcing by reading current materials, attending training, and participating in meetings and conferences of professional organization to stay current on emerging trends and increase the Agency’s visibility among potential candidates and associations.
Assists in management of the EEO Reporting and Affirmative Action Plan.
Coordinates a variety of other HR related programs, projects, and services and serves on various committees as assigned; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of federal, state, and local regulations and impact of changes on the Agency; may work on or have lead on special projects or participate as member of other teams.
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
Pet Insurance.
ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.