Recruiter & Workforce Planning Specialist

Alpha Supported Living Services is seeking a dedicated Recruiter & Workforce Planning Specialist to operate onsite in Bothell, WA. This role blends full lifecycle recruiting with strategic workforce planning to support the agency's mission of serving individuals with developmental disabilities.

Reporting to HR leadership, the position emphasizes partnering with managers, building robust candidate pipelines, and delivering workforce insights to guide planning and development across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR leadership to determine staffing needs.
• Manage the recruitment process from posting to screening, including sourcing candidates and evaluating applications.
• Conduct interviews by phone, via virtual platforms, or in person.
• Administer candidate assessments and complete reference and background checks.
• Present job offers and explain benefits, compensation, and agency agreements to candidates.
• Coordinate hiring workflows for Direct Support Professionals (DSP) with HR Coordinators and Compliance Managers.
• Coordinate hiring workflows for administrative and non-DSP roles with relevant hiring managers.
• Manage internal promotions and transfers in coordination with HR leadership.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Provide training and guidance to hiring managers on ATS usage and established hiring procedures.
• Collect and track hiring metrics to support departmental planning and reporting.
• Represent the agency as a brand ambassador at career fairs, events, and community meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, and workforce groups to identify new recruitment sources.
• Participate in task forces, committees, and professional organizations to promote the agency and stay informed on industry trends.
• Identify barriers to recruitment and retention and collaborate with program staff to address them.
• Administer surveys to assess vacancy rates, service needs, and training requirements.
• Facilitate internal and external discussions such as 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 and regulations.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings, training sessions, and seminars.
• Complete annual training requirements including First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Mandated Reporter status.
• Operate a personal or agency vehicle for business use with a valid Washington State driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance.
• Provide a driver’s abstract annually or upon agency request.
• Perform other daily duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Experience with Indeed and other recruiting platforms to manage candidate pipelines.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws during recruitment and selection.
• Experience executing recruitment procedures including selection, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.
• Ability to meet hiring deadlines and quantitative recruitment quotas.
• Strong written and verbal documentation of recruitment information 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.
• Lead 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 coverage under the agency’s automobile insurance plan.
• Background inquiry clearance from an authorized state agency.

Technologies

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

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 scale: $30.50 to $36.10 per hour.

Behaviors

• Innovative: Introduces new ideas and original thinking
• Enthusiastic: Demonstrates strong interest and energy for the role
• Team Player: Collaborates effectively within a group
• Functional Expert: Seen as a thought leader on relevant topics
• Detail Oriented: Attends to all details necessary for quality work
• Dedicated: Committed with loyalty and integrity

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Driven by finishing tasks successfully
• Self-Starter: Performs well with minimal outside prompting
• Ability to Make an Impact: Motivated to contribute to project and organizational success