Human Resources Recruitment and Retention Specialist- Temporary

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, INC.

Recruitment and Retention Specialist- Temporary Position

REPORTS TO: Human Resources Director

SUPERVISES: No direct reports

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt; Professional

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Recruitment:

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates in collaboration with the Human Resources Director.
• Manage full cycle recruitment, including job postings, interviewing, offers and orientation.
• Complete new hire employee profiles in the HRIS system, including configuring onboarding packages.
• Assign time off policies to all new hires.
• Report all new hires to the state.
• Add allocations to each new hire’s employee profile once orientation has been completed.
• Collaborate with hiring managers/directors to understand staffing needs and job requirements.
• Utilize various recruitment channels, including social media, jobs boards and networking events.
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
• Maintain accurate records and data.

Retention:

• Collaborate with the Human Resources Director to implement employee retention strategies.
• Support regular check-ins with employees to gauge job satisfaction and address any concerns.
• Support in analyzing turnover data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Coordinate and provide feedback to the Human Resources Director to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of employee interactions and retention efforts.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Positively interact with children, families, staff, and community members from various culture, race, family structure, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. With awareness of own biases, perform work in a manner that is inclusive of all participants.

Supportive Supervision: Actively participate in relationship-based supportive supervision through reflective practices.

Code of Conduct: Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.

Confidentiality: Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.

Training: In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.

Program Participation and Team Member:

• Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings.
• Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
• Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner
• Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.
• Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong initiative and ability to manage independent and collaborative projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, to successfully manage time and quality.
• Effective use of data analysis to plan and execute projects and improvement processes including strategic planning, self-assessment, systems design.
• Excellent communication skills including adjusting communications based on audience, excellent customer service communication, and persuasive communication to inspire and connect employees with agency mission and vision.
• Strong creative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to receive and incorporate feedback.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to positively interact with families of various culture, family structure, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
• Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
• Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to effectively navigate computer databases.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent computer use
• Frequent sitting, answering telephones.
• Moderate standing and walking
• This position requires evenings and weekends.
• Office environment (4 days on site office, 1-day remote work.)

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of this position.

Signature: Date:

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Under Oregon statute, after July 1, 1996, an offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the results of criminal offender information record check and, possibly, fingerprinting, conducted on applicants for employment in early childhood services agencies. Applicants who have been convicted of certain offenses or who refuse to consent to such background checks will not be hired for this position.

Continuation of all positions is contingent upon future funding.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree – Human Resources or related field