Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist
3 days ago
Seattle
Job Description Pay Range: $34.89 - $42.99 per hour Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (with flexibility) Work Location: On-Site Join Our Team At Horizon House, we’re looking for a driven and skilled Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist who is eager to enhance our talent acquisition process and make a meaningful impact across the organization. You’ll recruit for positions at every level — from entry-level to senior leadership — helping to build a diverse, engaged, and high-performing workforce. We’re seeking someone who is not only experienced in recruiting and onboarding, but also motivated to elevate how we attract, select, and welcome new talent. If you’re passionate about creating a seamless candidate and new hire experience — and want to contribute to a culture built on inclusion, respect, and excellence — we’d love to hear from you! About the Role The Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience from the very first interaction. This position manages end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure Horizon House attracts, selects, and retains employees who align with both current and future organizational needs. Through strategic sourcing, competency- and culture-based hiring, and partnership with hiring managers, this role drives measurable outcomes in quality of hire, time-to-fill, and employee engagement. The Specialist also ensures every new hire experiences a smooth, welcoming, and productive transition into the organization. What You'll Do Recruitment & Talent Acquisition • Manage full cycle recruiting for all positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offer management., • Partner with hiring managers to identify current and future talent needs and align hiring strategies with organizational goals., • Collaborate with teams to define job requirements, develop postings, and implement inclusive, effective recruitment strategies., • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive outreach, networking, and creative sourcing., • Coach hiring teams on interviewing, candidate evaluation, and equitable hiring practices., • Coordinate interview logistics to ensure a timely, professional, and engaging candidate experience., • Maintain and optimize the applicant tracking system (ATS) for data accuracy, efficiency, and compliance., • Track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify trends and continuously improve hiring outcomes., • Support employer branding efforts, including job fairs and community partnerships, to strengthen Horizon House’s reputation as an employer of choice., • Oversee all aspects of onboarding—from pre-hire to the first 90 days—to ensure every new hire has a welcoming and successful start., • Partner with departments to plan and execute engaging onboarding activities and orientations., • Lead or co-facilitate New Employee Orientation, introducing Horizon House’s mission, values, and expectations., • Collaborate with managers to ensure new hires are integrated effectively into their teams and equipped for success., • Monitor new hire progress and engagement, serving as a central point of contact during the onboarding period., • Partner with HR colleagues on projects, initiatives, and process improvements across all HR functions., • Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; a degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred., • Experience: Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Human Resources, with primary responsibility for full-cycle recruitment; 1–2 years of HR Generalist or related experience supporting broader HR functions., • Certification: Active PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or commitment to obtaining certification within 1–2 years (required)., • Language Skills: Proficiency in speaking Amharic, Tigrinya, Filipino, or Tagalog is a plus, but not required., • HRIS & Technology:, • Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms (ClearCompany and PayNW/UKG preferred), • Ability to configure and maintain back-end HRIS/ATS settings., • Quick to learn and navigate new electronic systems and HR tools., • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.)., • Skills and Attributes:, • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills., • Self-driven problem solver with strong organization and time management abilities., • High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information., • Highly Competitive Benefits Package with Low Deductibles: Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits, • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave, • Discounted Costco Membership, • Discounted Meals, • 403(b) Retirement & Company Match, • Company Paid Training & Professional Development Opportunities, • ORCA Card Discount or Discounted Parking, • Staff Scholarship Program - up to $24,000 per year including dependents, • Free Gym and Pool access for employees, • Student Loan Assistance Program - up to $1,200 per year Horizon House is more than a place to work. It is an opportunity to build a career in a dynamic community dedicated to wellbeing, life fulfillment, and purposeful living in a diverse community. We are looking for future team members who understand that new ideas are welcomed and meant to build and improve on old traditions. We care, we listen, and we value our employees and demonstrate this in everything we do. At Horizon House we foster meaningful work on a diverse team by using the power of an employee driven workplace to enhance wellbeing. Join our team and help make a difference in someone’s life every day. Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Confidentiality Requirements: Employee accesses, uses and/or discloses Protected Health Information, as defined by HIPAA, only to the extent minimally necessary to accomplish essential job functions. Employee practices appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or disclosure of PHR (paper, electronic and oral) within his/her work area. Equal Opportunity: Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Learn more about what it means to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional information can be found here. All staff must demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. Horizon House is an E-Verify employer. All applicants offered a role must pass a DSHS background check, and drug screening. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. 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