Recruiter (Hybrid Schedule) #0846
Alta Planning + Design seeks a Recruiter for our Portland, OR office. This human resources based position will help support our ever growing recruiting functions. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!
About Alta
Alta Planning + Design is a sustainable transportation company dedicated to creating active, healthy communities through planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and education/encouragement programs. Alta was founded in 1996 when communities were calling for safer streets for people walking and bicycling as the non-motorized transportation movement developed into a profession in the United States. We pioneered the field of active transportation, evolving our planning and design work into a visionary global practice that empowers people to live active, healthy lives and gets them to where they need to go.
Our core values and work bring about positive change by creating places that are geared toward moving people rather than cars, connecting community members to daily needs and human experience, and empowering every person to live an active healthy life. As a global leader in mobility innovation for over 26 years with 180 staff and 22 offices, we are dedicated to connecting people to places by working across disciplines and scale to address social justice, safety, and environmental resilience.
Day to Day
The recruitment process is an integral part of any organization, and it is the responsibility of the recruiter to develop, facilitate, and implement all phases of the recruitment process. As a recruiter, you will work closely with department managers to identify hiring criteria and draft detailed & accurate job descriptions. You will also be responsible for identifying and implementing efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization. This includes assisting with job postings, advertisement processes, screening applications, selecting qualified candidates, and scheduling interviews. The recruiter is also responsible for overseeing the preparation of interview questions, and other hiring and selection materials, attending and conducting interviews with managers, and collaborating with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process. Additionally, the recruiter must ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies. The recruiter may also be responsible for attending and participating in college job fairs and recruiting sessions, as well as performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to
- 3-7 years experience in managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
- Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
- Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Preferred
There are a number of additional skills, experience, and education that would be beneficial to this position including, but not limited to:
- Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Experience in A/E/C industry
- PHR Certification
What We Offer
Flexible Schedule
Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values. Our Portland office is located close in to downtown Portland, offering excellent access to public transportation.
Compensation
The pay range for this job in Portland is $57,580-$80,100 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.
Benefits
Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
- Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a safe harbor match up to 4%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
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About Alta Planning + Design
Alta is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy that decisions involving people are made on the basis of job-related criteria, independent of an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability for which reasonable accommodation is available, and any other status protected by law. This includes decisions involving hiring, job placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and company-sponsored programs. Alta Planning + Design maintains formal employment policies, available online and by request.
Affirmative Action Plan
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is a federal contractor subject to affirmative action regulations requiring written Affirmative Action Plans (AAP’s) for minorities and women, and for covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. We worked intensively with a local firm that specializes in Affirmative Action Plans to develop a program for our company that will not only satisfy our federal obligations but will be a living document. This means the plan is integrated into our recruiting and evaluation procedures and is revisited often in order to ensure we’re doing everything we can to embrace and promote diversity within our company.
Alta requires all employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Proof of vaccination or an approved exemption for new employees will be verified prior to the first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or receipt of an approved exemption will lead to withdrawal of the job offer.