Job Description

Job Location: Club Service Center - Seattle, WA 98119
Salary Range: $34.00 - $38.00 Hourly

Job Category: Human Resources
Leading the Change in Youth Development
At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to more than 26,000 youth throughout the greater Seattle area.
As the third largest major metro Boys & Girls Club organization in the United States, we have a rich 75-year history serving King County youth. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!
Opportunity Overview: Human Resource Specialist
Under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Human Resource Specialist leads full-cycle recruitment while providing broad human resources support across the employee lifecycle. This position partners with hiring managers to attract and hire exceptional talent while also supporting onboarding, employee relations, performance management, policy administration, compliance, and employee engagement initiatives.
The successful candidate is equally comfortable recruiting top talent, coaching managers, improving HR processes, and building strong relationships throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Acquisition
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for professional, operational, and program positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies.
- Create compelling job postings and sourcing strategies.
- Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, community partnerships, job boards, and employee referrals.
- Conduct phone screens and interviews.
- Coordinate interview scheduling.
- Facilitate offer approvals and negotiations.
- Manage background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment processes.
- Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and candidate experience.
- Develop diverse candidate pipelines.
- Represent Boys & Girls Clubs of King County at career fairs and community recruiting events.
Human Resources
- Coordinate employee onboarding and orientation.
- Assist with employee relations investigations.
- Coach managers on HR policies and best practices.
- Support performance management initiatives.
- Maintain employee records in Paycom.
- Process employment changes.
- Support leave administration.
- Assist with policy development and implementation.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws.
- Support employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
- Assist with training and leadership development programs.
- Participate in compensation and salary review processes.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding employee information.
Compliance
- Ensure I-9 compliance.
- Maintain personnel files.
- Support audits.
- Monitor policy compliance.
- Ensure recruiting practices align with federal and state employment regulations.
HR Projects
- Develop recruiting processes and SOPs.
- Improve onboarding experiences.
- Support HR technology initiatives.
- Assist with organizational development projects.
- Participate in strategic HR initiatives.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Maintain close working relationships with Executive Leadership, Directors, Club Leaders, managers, employees, Finance, Payroll, and Human Resources staff.
External: Develop relationships with candidates, colleges, workforce agencies, community organizations, recruiting vendors, and professional associations.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Minimum

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three (3) years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least two (2) years of full-cycle recruitment.
- Experience recruiting across multiple job functions and levels.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
- Experience conducting structured interviews and partnering with hiring managers.
- Strong interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Preferred

Qualifications
- Five (5) or more years of Human Resources experience in a generalist or talent acquisition role.
- Experience recruiting within nonprofit, education, youth development, or mission-driven organizations.
- Experience using Paycom, LinkedIn Recruiter, and applicant tracking systems.
- Experience facilitating onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and manager coaching.
- Experience developing recruiting strategies, SOPs, and hiring processes.
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or AIRS Recruiter Certification.
- Experience supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) recruitment initiatives.
- Experience representing an organization at community outreach events, job fairs, and networking events.
EXPERIENCE
- Three to five years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, including at least two years of full-cycle recruiting.
- Experience recruiting for nonprofit organizations, youth-serving organizations, or mission-driven organizations is preferred.
- Experience with Paycom, LinkedIn Recruiter, and behavioral interviewing strongly preferred.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Licenses and Certifications:
PHR or SHRM-CP Certification Preferred.
HOURS: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
LOCATION: This is an onsite 5 days per week role. Primary work location is the Club Service Center located at 220 West Mercer St., Suite 410, Seattle, WA 98119
TRAVEL: Occasional travel to Club locations throughout King County in support of assigned client groups and organizational initiatives.
SALARY: $34 - $38/HR depending on experience and qualifications.
All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a National Criminal History Background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Long periods of being in a stationary position; operating a computer and other office equipment; frequently moving to/from various work areas; frequently communicating by phone and email; frequently remaining in a stationary position during meetings, discerning meeting content, and exchanging accurate information; occasionally moves supplies and/or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
Staff in this position work in an office.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  Club site noise levels can be high.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals (e.g. copier toner, correction fluid, markers).
DISCLAIMER:
This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required.  It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and to perform the essential functions of our positions.