Executive Recruiter

Overview

PNNL's Human Resources organization is comprised of ~120 plus committed professionals working to advance the interests of the lab and support scientific discovery and excellence. HR is engaged in a transformational journey to help PNNL meet its talent acquisition and retention goals through innovative benefits, compensation, learning, and workforce programs.

We are on a mission to find an Executive Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team!

Reporting to the Recruiting Team Leader, the Executive Recruiter is responsible for the sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified candidates for senior leadership positions. The Executive Recruiter networks online and offline with potential candidates to promote our employer brand, reduces our time-to-hire and ensures we attract top talent. The Executive Recruiter will also support other areas and positions of the lab, as needed.

This position is a hybrid position and required to be on-site in Richland, WA at least 2 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers, including senior leaders and lab leadership, to develop and execute strategic executive recruitment plans to attract top talent and fill leadership positions within the organization.

• Collaborate with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand business objectives and develop a deep understanding of the desired candidate profile for each position.

• Conduct market research and levearge talent insights in facilitating and leading recruitment strategy discussions with hiring managers and senior leaders.

• Continuously review and improve recruitment processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in identifying, engaging, and attracing top executive talent.

• Build and maintain a talent pipeline of executive talent and network of potential candidates through ongoing relationship management.

• Develops candidate generation strategies.

• Devise and carry out targeted research strategies

• Research into client's company, competitors and market place.

• Specializes in identifying and attracting senior level leadership talent.

• Leads complex search committee meetings engaging with key stakeholders.

• Serve as a brand advocate by promoting PNNL as an employer of choice to attract high-caliber candidates.

• Assess candidate resumes, conducts initial interviews and provides candidate assessment to evalute qualiications, experience, and alignment to the lab's mission and position requirements.

• Presents applications/resumes of the most suitable candidates to the hiring leader; Arranges telephone, video, and/or in-person interview

• Prepare, negotiate, and extend job offers to candidates

• Serves as a subject matter expert for assigned positions and/or areas

• Assists with the development and/or revision of job postings for selected positions and posts job postings to relevant media platforms; Identifies the most effective methods for recruiting and attracting candidates

• Sources potential candidates on niche platforms such as LinkedIn, Seekout, Slack, Github, etc.

• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion through every aspect of the hiring journey.

• Maintains contact with candidates to ensure excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Generates contacts by maintaining a presence in the technical/industry/community

• Attends job fairs, industry conferences, meetups, etc. to network with potential candidate

• Ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws and policies

• Stays up to date with new technological trends, products, and industry best practices.

• Serves as a mentor and resource to Talent Acquisition Team

• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of recruiting methods and best practices

• Knowledge of modern sourcing techniques

• Knowledge of online and offline recruiting techniques

• Knowledge of social media marketing and digital networking techniques

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including OFCCP

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Strong computer and database skills in Microsoft Office

• Strong coordination skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Good time management skills

• Strong collaborative, team-oriented skills

• Ability to influence and partner with leaders and key stakeholders

• Ability to understand candidate motivators and managing candidate expectations throughout the recruitment process

• Ability to understand and explain job requirements for specialized roles

• Ability to positively present our company and open roles to potential candidates

• Ability to be flexible

• Ability to creatively solve problems

• Ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities in an extremely dynamic environment

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and be willing to take initiative to solve problems

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience -OR-

• MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years demonstrated experience as an executive recruiter

• Experience in directly sourcing, mapping, and recruiting research of executive level talent

• Professional license and/or certification in Talent Acquisition

• Experience with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) and Candidate Management Systems (CMSs)

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable.

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

About Richland, WA (home to the PNNL main campus):

• Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in the heart of Eastern Washington wine county-- 200+ wineries within a 50 mile radius

• Over 300 days of sunshine!

• NO STATE INCOME TAX

• 125 Public Parks and 10 Golf Courses

• Only a short 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle, WA or Portland, OR

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at ~~~ .

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

• Research Associates excluded.

**Once eligibility requirements are met.

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Minimum Salary

USD $103,500.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $160,200.00/Yr.