Recruiter

Recruiter

Salary

$88,075.24 - $121,541.71 Annually

Location

Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Regular

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-00338

Department

Human Resources

Division

HR_WrkfrceTalent+Development

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NONAFF

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Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

The City of Bellevues Human Resources (HR) Department is looking for an experienced Recruiter to join our team. We are committed to being a strategic partner by providing outstanding customer service and stewardship of resources in attracting and retaining a high-performance, diverse workforce in support of the changing needs of the organization. In the HR Department, youll be a part of an engaged, enthusiastic team, dedicated to providing exceptional service to the citys managers and employees, and to job seekers and external partners.

We are seeking a person who is passionate about public service, and who has experience in providing exceptional customer service to people with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

As our ideal candidate, you bring expertise in full-cycle recruitment and are excited to guide departments through every step of the hiring journey. You'll partner with hiring teams to design thoughtful recruitment strategies, consult on best practices, and ensure every candidate and hiring manager enjoys a smooth, equitable, and engaging hiring experience. Your work will directly influence the talent that shapes Bellevue's future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Guide and support hiring teams through all phases of the City's recruitment process, including the development of recruitment timelines, screening and interview criteria, outreach plans, advertising strategies, interview questions, and panel composition.
• Partner with hiring managers to assess workforce needs by evaluating current and future staffing requirements, and consulting on job-related qualifications including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Manage recruitments using online hiring system (NEOGOV), to ensure fair and consistent evaluation processes for screening applicants, evaluate candidate pool demographics, and guide hiring managers in lawful and effective selection practices in compliance with employment regulations and City policy.
• Facilitate hiring decisions and offers, including advising on compensation and benefit packages and partnering with the Compensation team and hiring managers to prepare and deliver employment offers.
• Coordinate employee onboarding with hiring managers and HR teams, ensure timely communication with candidates and maintaining and securing the recruitment files.
• Deliver recruitment-related training, including developing and presenting training on City hiring process, equitable hiring practices, and recommending and implementing process improvements to recruitment and sourcing strategies based on data and desired outcomes.
• Develop and implement inclusive recruitment strategies aimed at expanding and diversifying candidate pools; leverage a variety of sourcing methods such as job boards, job fairs, community-based partnerships, trade schools, and professional networks to attract top talent.
• Complete the processing of new hires and update/maintain NEOGOV applicant tracking system.
• Work as a collective Human Resources team to maintain an accurate, up-to-date list of open vacancies. Ensure vacancies filled data is accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate and help manage and implement special long-term and short-term projects as required and/or any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Two or more years of professional, related experience in Human Resources, specifically full cycle recruitment. 5+ years of professional HR/Recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple departments and business units is preferred.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience with online hiring systems/applicant tracking system/ATS required; Experience with NEOGOV strongly desired but not required.
• Experience with JD Edwards desired but not required.
• Experience in public sector HR strongly preferred.
• Professional certification in the field of Human Resources preferred (e.g., PHR, IPMA-HR or SHRM-CP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Skilled in managing the recruitment and selection process for all levels of positions.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with business partners, human resources, city officials, candidates, and the public.
• Current knowledge of employment laws and the ability to apply federal, state, and local laws and internal policies, procedures, and contracts to all HR-related situations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to listen and assess the needs of the customer.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization in a professional, diplomatic manner.
• Ability to effectively work and collaborate on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to follow-through and follow-up on a regular basis.
• Strong organization and detail-orientation skills, ensuring accuracy of information/data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, fun environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to analyze statistical data and write reports.
• Ability to maintain confidential information/data.
• Ability to use Word, Excel, and Outlook at a proficient level.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Nimble Learning: Actively listening through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 10 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
• May require some travel for recruitment fairs and outreach events.

Flexible/Hybrid Working:

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period working in the office after hire. Remote work for this position is subject to departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall. Community Outreach manager responsible for programming that may include evening and weekends.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf

For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.

The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:

Medical

Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the Citys self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).

Dental

Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.

Vision

Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:

More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofbellevue

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the Citys non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

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Your responses in this section will be used to review your application and determine your eligibility for this position. The experience listed here MUST match the employment history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, please go back and update your application before submitting, as any discrepancies may result in removal from consideration. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above". We do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application. Do you understand and agree to these requirements?

• I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

02

Please select one of the following that best describes your highest level of education completed in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or a related field?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree of Above

03

Which best describes your level of experience with full-cycle recruitment?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• 4-6 years of experience
• More than 6 years of experience

04

Which Applicant Tracking Systems have you used? (select all that apply)

• NEOGOV
• Workday
• Taleo
• SuccessFactors
• Greenhouse
• Other
• None of the above

05

How familiar are you with NEOGOV?

• No experience
• Some exposure but not proficient
• Proficient user
• Expert user / system administrator

06

Which recruitment activities have you managed independently? (select all that apply)

• Drafting job postings
• Creating outreach or advertising strategies
• Screening candidates
• Developing interview questions
• Facilitating interview panels
• Preparing and delivering job offers
• Coordinating onboarding
• None of the above

07

Please describe your recruiting experience. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [100 words MAXIMUM]

08

How would you describe your experience advising and coaching hiring managers?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Regularly advised in previous roles
• Served as a lead or subject-matter expert

09

Please describe how you've partnered with hiring managers on recruitments. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [100 words MAXIMUM]

10

Do you have experience with HRIS tracking systems?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience with public sector HR (ex. city, county, or state government)?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you obtained any Human Resources certifications (e.g., PHR or SHRM-CP)? Please indicate by answering "Yes" or "No." If "Yes," please list the certification(s) you have achieved.

13

The City of Bellevue is a hybrid workplace. This is a Washington State job, and candidates must reside within a reasonable distance of City Hall and be onsite in Bellevue at least 2 day(s) per week.

• Yes, I am interested in hybrid schedule and available to be onsite 2 or more days per week.
• No, I am interested in fully remote position.

Required Question

Employer City of Bellevue

Address PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009

Website http://www.bellevuewa.gov/