Sound Transit · 4 hours ago
Senior Talent Advisor
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $155K/yr
4+ years expSound Transit is a public transportation agency that is seeking a Senior Talent Advisor to enhance their talent acquisition process. The role involves developing recruitment strategies, building relationships with candidates, and ensuring an equitable hiring process to attract high-quality employees.
Public TransportationRailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
Partners with assigned business units to identify staffing needs for near and long-term recruitment needs
In collaboration with company leadership develops foundational strategic and comprehensive recruitment plans in accordance with the needs and goals of Sound Transit
Recommends and builds relationships with a variety of community and professional organizations in order to hire top talent while creating a talent pipeline for future hiring needs
Emphasizes and incorporates equitable hiring practices into all phases of the advertising and recruitment processes
Guides candidates through and trains hiring managers in the full recruiting cycle
Performs initial interviews to determine candidate suitability for placement for targeted requisitions
Researches and recommends reasonable posting sources for qualified candidates, tracks results
Demonstrates focus on continuous improvements to increase hiring process efficiency
Tracks recruiting efforts and candidate information utilizing Sound Transit’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Recommends enhancements to the ATS system as appropriate to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment function
Demonstrates proficiency in leading Talent Acquisition programs such as contingent labor, university relations, advertising and budgeting, talent analytics, and community/diversity outreach programs
Analyzes market data and internal compensation when making an offer for a position
Generates offer letters and contracts for selected candidates
Stays abreast of trends and developments in the field of Recruitment and sourcing by reading current materials, attending training, and participating in meetings and conferences of professional organization to stay current on emerging trends and increase the Agency’s visibility among potential candidates and associations
Assists in management of the EEO Reporting and Affirmative Action Plan
Coordinates a variety of other HR related programs, projects, and services and serves on various committees as assigned; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of federal, state, and local regulations and impact of changes on the Agency; may work on or have lead on special projects or participate as member of other teams
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, Psychology or related field
Four years of experience in talent acquisition programs, automated recruiting and relocation; OR the equivalence of education and experience
Demonstrated ability to generate a high rate of return on the organization's investment in recruiting
Mastery of at least one applicant tracking system (ATS), preferably several
Experience generating queries to assist with identifying candidate source effectiveness, time-to-fill, and other sophisticated reports on an ad hoc basis
Demonstrates mastery of recruitment advertising through social media tools and techniques and other talent branding channels
Provides specific external talent market perspectives on industry talent and hiring challenges, and demonstrates initiative to drive innovation
Excellent communication skills
High level of creativity in candidate sourcing
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Demonstrated experience consulting and solving HR business problems
Experience with developing, implementing, and meeting functional budget
Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public
Interpreting and administering human resources policies and procedures and in effectively gathering and analyzing data to develop reports and recommendations related to human resources programs and functions
Maintaining confidentiality and communicating with tact and diplomacy
Identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner using sound judgment
Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication
Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment
Assist managers in administering programs and projects
Collecting, evaluating, and interpreting information and data from multiple sources
Conducting research and analysis and providing appropriate recommendations based on findings
Organizing complete recruitment files and establishing records management systems
Monitoring program/project operating budgets, costs, and schedules
Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations
Preferred
PHR/SPHR Certification
AIRS Certification
Benefits
Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
Pet Insurance.
ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
Company
Sound Transit
Sound Transit is a public transit agency serving the Seattle metropolitan area.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Juan Higuera
Chief of Staff to CEO
John S. Henry, CPA, CMA, CTP
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Recent News
2025-12-05
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