Recruiter & Workforce Planning Specialist

Alpha Supported Living Services offers a values driven, on site role in Bothell, WA for a Recruiter and Workforce Planning Specialist. You will lead full life cycle recruiting, strategic workforce planning, and development to advance our mission of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. This position prioritizes collaboration with hiring managers and HR leadership across the agency, with a focus on impact, growth, and professional development.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Savings Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual

Compensation

Starting wage: $30.50 per hour. Wage range: $30.50 to $36.10 per hour.

Culture and values

• Innovative: regularly introduces new ideas and original thinking
• Enthusiastic: demonstrates strong energy and interest
• Team Player: collaborates effectively with others
• Functional Expert: recognized as a subject matter authority
• Detail Oriented: ensures tasks are completed with precision
• Dedicated: shows loyalty and integrity in work

• Goal Completion: motivated by delivering results
• Self-Starter: thrives with little outside prompting
• Ability to Make an Impact: motivated to contribute to organizational success

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR leadership to assess staffing needs
• Manage full cycle recruitment: post vacancies, source candidates, screen applications
• Conduct interviews by phone, via virtual platforms, or in person
• Administer candidate assessments and complete reference and background checks
• Present offers and explain benefits, compensation, and agency agreements
• Coordinate DSP hiring workflows with HR Coordinators and Compliance Managers
• Coordinate hiring workflows for administrative and non-DSP roles with relevant managers
• Oversee internal promotions and transfers in coordination with HR leadership
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Provide training to hiring managers on ATS usage and procedures
• Collect and track hiring metrics to support planning and reporting
• Represent the agency as a brand ambassador at career fairs, events, and community meetings
• Build relationships with schools, community organizations, and workforce groups to identify recruitment sources
• Participate in task forces, committees, and professional organizations to promote the agency and stay informed on trends
• Identify barriers to recruitment and retention; work with program staff to develop strategies
• Administer surveys to assess vacancy rates, service needs, and training requirements
• Facilitate training sessions, roundtables, and webinars on workforce and recruitment concerns
• Assist the HR Director in developing succession plans and career pathways for staff
• Ensure all hiring practices comply with federal and state employment laws
• Attend mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and seminars; complete annual trainings including First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Mandated Reporter status
• Operate a personal or agency vehicle for business use; maintain a valid WA driver license, vehicle registration, and insurance; provide a driver’s abstract annually or as requested
• Perform other daily duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience with ATS, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Experience using Indeed and other recruiting platforms to manage candidate pipelines
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws in recruitment and selection
• Experience executing recruitment procedures including selection, compensation, benefits, and labor relations
• Ability to meet hiring deadlines and quotas
• Strong written and verbal documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to identify process errors or recruitment obstacles and report findings to HR leadership
• Manage personal and team timelines to meet defined hiring goals
• Direct recruitment activities for specific roles and departments
• Willingness to learn and use new software for data storage and collection
• Minimum 2 years of recruiting or workforce planning experience in the supported living field
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources; relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Washington State driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and eligibility for agency automobile insurance
• Background inquiry clearance from an authorized state agency

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• HRIS platforms
• Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Indeed and other recruiting platforms