Recruiter

Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is:

• A national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans.
• Composed of a dynamic, growing team of social entrepreneurs.
• Operating self-sustaining businesses across 15 states and in the District of Columbia, workforce of over 1,700 employees.
• Dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience to our customers.
• Committed to offering an outstanding employee support and development program.
  
  

Location: Lakewood, Washington - Joint Base Lewis-McChord (In-Person)

Type: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Compensation: $28.50 - $39.18 per hour

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (Flexible start and end times, depending on scheduling needs.)

As a Recruiter, you'll…Tessera Recruiters are responsible for sourcing the best individuals whose abilities and attitude align with our company values and mission. You will be a champion for creating and maintaining relationships with potential candidates, community organizations, vocational agencies and fellow team-members. Recruiters are responsible for full-cycle recruitment efforts for designated Cross Functional Teams’ Managers and worksites.

• Must be able to travel by car or airplane to various work locations in or out of state.
• Proactively source candidates and build a talent pipeline through networking and career events, online platforms, social media, and by participating in local professional organizations to include numerous agencies that specialize in people with disabilities and Veterans.
• Identify and develop diverse and robust candidate pools for both active and future needs for hard to fill positions.
• Partner with Hiring Manager(s) to understand position requirements and the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the open position(s). Provide strategic staffing counsel and labor market assessment to Managers and Supervisors. Promotes the hiring of AbilityOne qualified employees to Supervisors and Managers.
• Maintains focus on meeting the minimum 75% AbilityOne ratio in sourcing AbilityOne qualified candidates.
• Work with hiring Managers to create job postings that are thorough and alluring to candidates. Provide hiring Managers with current market-based feedback for job postings.
• Schedule, coordinate and assist with interview(s) and related pre-employment skills testing.
• Prescreen candidates by reviewing resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Extend contingent job offers and be able to communicate thorough position details, compensation and benefits information.
• Coordinate necessary pre-employment background/reference checks, drug screens, and immunizations, and occupational medical requirements as required for the position. Responsible for analyzing the information provided on a prospective employee’s application, determines the suitability of the applicant for employment.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized documentation on all requisitions including candidate interactions within Workday (HRIS/ATS).
• Initiate/maintain recruitment contacts and foster great relationships with various agencies and individuals. Participates in job fairs and other outreach opportunities.
• Complies with Affirmative Action plan. Must keep Managers and teammates informed about equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the American with Disabilities Act. Maintain compliance with Federal and State Regulations.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with Federal, State, County and location specific employment laws and requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Tessera employees, supervisors, managers, outside agencies and the public.
• May assist with new employee orientation including completing required forms, background checks, interview scheduling, status change forms and process offer letters.
• Participates in departmental and Cross Functional Team meetings and works on team projects. Participates in ad hoc projects related to the Recruiting and HRIS lifecycle.
• Work with Managers, Supervisors, and HR Partners to update job descriptions.
• Responsible for obtaining and assisting with obtaining disability documentation from the applicant as per the AbilityOne contract requirements. Partners with the Supervisors and Managers
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality with candidates.
• All Other Duties as Assigned*
  
  

You'd Make An Excellent Recruiter If You

• Consider yourself a people person.
• Love working on collaborative teams.
• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.
• Take pride in your work.
• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.
  
  

Benefits

Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible full-time employees. Full-Time benefits of a Recruiter at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
  
  

Summary of desired skills and experience for the Tessera Recruiter:

• Associates degree in Human Resources or Business is required
• 3 – 5 years of previous experience in Human Resources or Recruiting is required
• Combination of education and previous experience will be considered.
• Must live within a commutable distance of the Home Office in Bremerton, Washington
• A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
  
  

Date Posted: 01/08/2026

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
  
  

Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals With Disabilities Are Encouraged To Apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@tessera.org.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify