Talent Acquisition Supervisor (HRC4)

DESCRIPTION

This recruitment may be open until March 27, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on March 05, 2024. It is in the applicant?s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. 
 
OIC CAREER OPPORTUNITY
 
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner?s (OIC) Human Resources Department is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to fill our new Talent Acquisition Supervisor (Human Resource Consultant 4) position.  This position is assigned to the Operations Division, located in our office.
 
As the Talent Acquisition Supervisor for our agency, you will serve as a leader and professional expert in the HR field.  You will connect with talent from diverse backgrounds to support our hiring managers in fulfilling our agency mission.  You will serve as our brand influencer responsible for developing an agency-wide internship program.  
 
A successful team is the result of great leadership and the character of its team members. The ideal candidate for this position will be an excellent communicator who is outgoing and passionate about building and maintaining professional working relationships.  Helping the agency attract and retain a diverse workforce you see the true value of diverse experiences.  With a strong attention to detail, you are driven and motivated to see the big picture but recognize the importance and value of the small steps needed to achieve the overall goal.

If you're interested in a dynamic career that protects consumers' interests and promotes a healthy business environment in this state, please apply and become part of our dynamic team.
 
This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $5,900 - $7,932.
 
AGENCY PROFILE AND VALUES

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) operates under the direction of the state's Insurance Commissioner, a statewide elected official. Our mission is to provide consumer protection and regulation of the state's insurance industry.
 
With a workforce of approximately 265 employees, we are one of the smaller state agencies in Washington state government and are fortunate to have a stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund.
 
Because we are a small agency, you will truly get a chance to understand the 'big picture' of what we do and why we do it. You will also have a chance to get to know your co-workers.
 
We value diversity in the workplace. We challenge our employees to continuously improve the way we do business and to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.
 
To learn more about this agency, we invite you to visit our website at and
 
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OIC

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We offer a great selection of  and , paid leave, and compensation benefits for you and your family.
 
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• Federal  and Medicare systems.
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• Training and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
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• Free parking at our main office in Tumwater.
• A stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund.
• The fulfillment of public service.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities.
• Commitment to diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust.
• Free Thurston County Transit public transportation.

DUTIES
Reporting to the HR Director, this position works independently to provide leadership, expert-level consultation, and services related to the critical function of talent acquisition. As the supervisor for the Talent Acquisition and Internship Program, it connects hiring managers with the best possible talent to help advance our agency?s mission. This position is responsible for administering the OIC Talent Acquisition Program and supervising assigned support staff. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
 

• Administers the OIC Talent Acquisition Program and supervises assigned support staff.
  1. Plans, develops, and implements a recruitment marketing program to promote the agency, attract qualified applicants and maintain applications from diverse backgrounds.
  2. Provides consultation and guidance to HR recruiters, hiring managers, and support staff on modern marketing methods.
  3. Assists HR recruiters by reviewing and collaborating with hiring manager as needed to ?plain talk? technical jargon in position description and/or job announcements to promote inclusion from candidates from diverse backgrounds. 
  4. Identifies effective platforms to reach specified target audience(s). 
  5. Develops annual recruitment and outreach plan for event participation.  
  6. Serves as the talent brand influencer at various events, like career fairs or on-campus recruitment events and conducts outreach presentations to targeted audiences. 

• Responsible for the agency-wide internship program.
  1. Responsible for designing, implementing, and promoting an agency-wide internship program.  Seeks guidance and collaboration from peer HRC 4?s, Employee Learning and Development Manager, and HR Director to identify program scope, employment standards, and agency business needs.  
  2. Develops a mentorship model to be used by agency managers to educate, training and develop the skills of the interns. 
  3. As the agency talent brand influencer collaborates with targeted colleges and universities to promote and recruit internship candidates.   
  4. Responsible for developing internship program guidance and procedures.  May draft agency-wide policy for internship program, if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications for this position include: 
 
Seven (7) years of full-time professional work experience developing and executing recruitment and outreach strategies in a Human Resources capacity that provided direct support to the organization?s workforce needs.  

(A bachelor?s degree with focus in business, human resources, marketing, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or a foreign equivalent will substitute for up to 4 years of professional work experience)
 
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• One (1) year of lead experience which includes responsibility to regularly assign, instruct, plan, and check the work of other employee(s) who perform similar duties in the same work area.
• Excellent written and presentation skills required to communicate clear messages and articulate compelling, creative arguments that inspire audiences with varying degrees of interest to act.
• Significant experience delivering group presentations and/or networking interpersonally to achieve a business objective.
• Intermediate skill level using the following technology:
  1. Automated Application Tracking Systems
  2. Microsoft office suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
  3. Internet search engines
  4. Social media and/or staffing platforms.

 
Preferred/Desired Qualifications of this position include:
 

• Current professional HR certification: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP and/or SHRM-SCP.
• Two (2) or more years of experience providing professional level HR support within the WA state employment system, to include interpretation of merit system rules.
• One (1) year or more of supervisory experience responsible for managing the performance of subordinate employees.
• One (1) year of project management experience that demonstrates the ability to achieve desired outcomes through effective organization and prioritization of work and in coordination with multiple interested parties.
• Experience providing professional level HR support in a unionized environment. 
• Professional level experience in recruitment and selection, to include intermediate level skills in WA State on-line recruiting system (NEOGOV), or a similar software recruiting system.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large green "apply" button at the top of this announcement. If you have not done so previously, you will need to set up an account profile.
 
Please provide three (3) professional references on your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
 
The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position. Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "see resume" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.

General suggestions for creating a good application:

• Read the job posting very carefully. Find out as much as you can about the position.
• Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions.  Include all requested documentation. 
• Make sure your application and supplemental question responses address how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications. 
• Carefully read each of the supplemental questions and respond completely to each one. Pay attention to each component of the question, providing examples, and thoroughly describing when and where you achieved the experience. Detail the types of work you performed, the work products, etc., to demonstrate 'how'. 
• Specifically include all your work experiences doing the same or similar work, especially if you reference work in these jobs in describing when/where you gained experience or skills. 
• Make sure your application reflects your best writing.

Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).
 
Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Katie Bennett at .
 
Other Information:

• State law (RCW 48.02.090[5]) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law.
• If a degree or other credentials are listed by the candidate, proof will be required at the finalist stage. Candidates are encouraged to pre-plan for this.  University degrees must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.
• If a degree was awarded outside the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant?s suitability and competence to perform in the position. 
• If claiming veteran status, please send your DD 214 to  with TAS-13948 in the subject line. Please do not attach the DD 214 to your application materials.  Please black out personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.  
• The Office of Insurance Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the recruiter listed above.   
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