Recruiting & Benefits Specialist

Who We Are

First Fed is a local community bank on an exciting growth trajectory with 17 locations including 12 full-service branches in Western Washington. First Fed was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a Best Workplace and a Top Corporate Philanthropist. By popular vote, First Fed received awards for Best Bank in The Best of the Northwest , Best Banker in Readers' Choice by Cascadia Daily News, and Peninsula Daily News named us B est Bank on the Olympic Peninsula . We also received a Best-In-State bank award from Forbes.

For over 100 years First Fed has served our customers and communities throughout the PNW. We've donated over $9 million to non-profit organizations in the past 8 years through our foundations, sponsorships, direct donations, and matched employee donations. Our amazing team has volunteered over 25,000 hours in the past 5 years – many by using our benefit of 3 paid volunteer days per year!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – our diversity makes us stronger. Join our award-winning team!

Our Values

Optimism : We are positive and decisive. We believe the future will be better than the past. Our attitude demonstrates persistence which leads to success.

Initiative : We are self-starters and find innovative solutions. We are courageous, entrepreneurial, and passionate. We take action for good.

Respect : We include individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different perspectives. We are committed to honoring and serving others.

Growth : We learn and adapt so we can continually improve. We believe in personal growth through grit and determination.

Ownership : We are invested in our endeavors. We are accountable and take responsibility for our actions and decisions.

Position Purpose :

The Recruiting & Benefits Specialist is responsible for optimizing the HR recruiting and benefits functions to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and a positive team member experience.

Essential Functions :

Recruiting

• Post jobs for all roles other than executive and specialized roles.
• Draft and extend offers in collaboration with the Talent & Compensation Manager.
• Source for most positions as needed and pre-screen as needed.
• Manage all recruiting systems and platforms and own recruiting vendor relationships including recruiting HRIS and job board platforms.
• Work closely with hiring managers to provide process and platform instruction and ensure compliance to our recruiting policies and all employment laws and best practices.
• Ensure all new hire documents are saved to team member profile including offer letter, background check and job description. Ensure all interview and other compliance required documents are uploaded.
• Develop and implement all DEI recruiting processes including all Affirmative Action tasks, DEI reporting, and monitoring and promoting DEI best practices. Find and participate in DEI outreaches and track activities.
• Maintain meaningful metrics and reporting related to recruiting outcomes, including applicant flow, hire cycle time, and early service attrition.
• Remain current with recruiting and sourcing tools and techniques as well as employment law developments and updates.
• Develop and manage online employment branding and sourcing activity.
• Develop deep external networks that generate interest in bank employment opportunities.
• Own and facilitate team member referral program.
• Support overall management of FTE and budgeting process with Talent & Compensation Manager.

Benefits

Additional HR Support

Qualifications / Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

The work requires the ability to operate office machines and equipment, such as personal computers, printers, copying machines and telephones. The work requires the ability to communicate clearly with customers, coworkers, and others in person and on telephones. Work activities involve combinations of sitting / standing for extended periods.

Pay Range

As a c ommunity Bank, we know the power in bringing people together from all walks of life. Our communities are beautiful and strong because of their diversity, and it's important to us that all of our locations reflect the unique diversity of the places we live and work. We are passionate about hiring the very best talent and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

First Fed invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for our career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our online job search or application tools, please email Human Resources via sierra.stack@ourfirstfed.com or call 360-417-3182. Note : This contact information is reserved solely for job seekers requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the application process. Messages left for other purposes may not receive a response.

We are required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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