<p>For best consideration, please submit application materials by May 31, 2026.</p> <p>IMPORTANT NOTE: This position is grant-funded through December 31, 2026. Continued employment is contingent on ongoing grant funding.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Coordinates the Colleges recruitment and hiring processes. Assists with the development, improvement, and implementation of program strategies and improvements with a focus on diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices. Creates postings, coordinates interviews, creates salary placements, and manages new hire paperwork. Answers a variety of day-to-day recruitment questions from a variety of internal and external stakeholders.  </p> <p>Essential Duties</p> <ul> <li>Coordinates the full cycle recruitment of full- and part-time positions at the College. Works with hiring managers to develop and execute effective and targeted recruitment plans; develops job postings, executes advertisement and sourcing strategies appropriate to the needs of each position; reviews applications; schedules and coordinates interviews; coordinates offers, pre-employment checks, and new hire paperwork.  </li><li>Assists with developing and implementing diverse, equitable, and inclusive recruitment strategies and program changes which support the College in increasing the number of applicants and employees from historically underrepresented groups. Remains current on best practices and current trends for building and maintaining a diverse and equitable workforce. Attends career fairs and community events.   </li><li>Answers inquiries related to recruitment and general HR questions for employees, applicants, and other staff. Serves as primary contact for job applicant questions related to online application process. Serves as the primary point of contact for candidates during the application and interview process. </li><li>Maintains the applicant tracking system; recommends and makes system updates as needed. Coordinates upgrades and process improvements. </li><li>Prepares and recommends salary placements in accordance with College compensation practices and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Prepares offer letters and backup paperwork for personnel and history files and for entry into the HRIS system.   </li><li>Administers recall and transfer processes in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements. </li><li>Provides training to managers and hiring committees on College recruitment processes. Provides training and develops resources for managers and staff in using the applicant tracking system.  </li><li>Creates process documentation. Recommends modifications and improvements to programs and related processes. </li><li>Prepares and distributes reports on a regular basis and conducts studies and audits.  Collects information, analyzes data, and generates reports and recommendations, as needed, to identify areas for process improvement. </li></ul> <p>Additional Duties</p> <ul> <li>Acts as a backup to ensure that new hire paperwork is collected and processed. </li><li>Supports and provides input to the management team's proposals during collective bargaining and negotiations. Assists with information gathering and pre-planning regarding collective bargaining/contract administration as needed.  </li><li>Assists in conducting research related to various aspects of recruitment and benefits programs and practices to ensure consistency and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, contract provisions, and industry best practices. </li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or related field </li><li>Three (3) years of human resources experience, including experience supporting recruitment functions  </li><li>Proficiency utilizing an applicant tracking system </li><li>Intermediate skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook </li><li>Experience working with diverse backgrounds; demonstrated commitment to promoting access, equity and diversity </li></ul> <p>Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Human resources experience in higher education and/or a public sector environment </li><li>Experience working in a unionized environment. </li><li>Possession of professional certifications in human resources (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.) </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of human resources principals and best practices as they relate to recruitment and general HR practices </li><li>Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, rules, regulations, and statues </li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse populations, both orally and in writing </li><li>Ability to multi-task </li><li>Ability to conduct research, synthesize findings, and make recommendations </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders </li><li>Ability learn, apply and explain contracts, laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures </li><li>Ability to work independently </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>This is an on-site position during the probationary period of 6 months. After the probationary period, this position may be eligible for remote work on a hybrid basis. Any remote work requires prior approval and must comply with MHCC Remote Work policies and administrative regulations. Remote work must be within the states of Oregon or Washington. Work is typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a computer terminal. Visual eye strain and repetitive hand/wrist motion for data entry and keyboarding functions.</p> <p>Salary Placement</p> <p>Initial salary placement will be based on years of applicable education, full-time equivalent experience, and other job-related qualifications at the sole discretion of the College and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement.  Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.</p>