Posting number: 2026-07924
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: OOS
Job classification: WMS BAND 1
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Human Resources
As our Talent Acquisition Operations Manager, you’ll partner closely with the Talent Acquisition Administrator to lead the day-to-day operations of a statewide Talent Acquisition program. You’ll lead and develop professional staff, strengthen operational practices, build trusted customer relationships, and help turn strategic direction into action.
We’re a diverse, collaborative team that values different perspectives, trusts people to make decisions in their work, and believes strong relationships are essential to strong service. Our team works across Washington and thrives in a remote environment grounded in collaboration, accountability, flexibility, and respect for individual strengths.
Within your first 6–12 months, you’ll focus on building team capability, strengthening customer and partner relationships, and identifying opportunities to improve how we deliver Talent Acquisition services across DSHS.
You’re curious enough to look beyond the immediate request and understand the larger story. You know when to step into the details and when to create clarity, set expectations, and empower someone else to lead. And you believe developing people, improving how work gets done, and delivering excellent customer service go hand in hand.
Email your resume and letter of interest to Tracie Kidd at Tracie.Kidd@dshs.wa.gov or call 360-628-7870 and reference 2026-07924 .
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area is a picturesque place to work, play and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition frame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Today, more than 440,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.
The mission of Clark County government is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability.
