Recruiter Full-Time Standard (2 openings)

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 54,719 - 66,878; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance

Sick Leave and Vacation Pay

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

Washoe County School District in Reno, Nevada, is hiring a recruiter to lead efforts in sourcing, interviewing, and hiring qualified district employees across various roles. The recruiter will enhance recruitment strategies and represent the district as an employer of choice.

The ideal candidate will have experience in talent acquisition and human resources, engaging with diverse communities, and promoting WCSD values. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in human resource administration or talent acquisition.
• Ability to develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Experience in candidate evaluation and interview processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on job requirements.
• Source candidates from various channels.
• Conduct interviews and manage the recruitment process.
• Promote WCSD as an employer of choice.

Skills

Recruitment strategies

Candidate evaluation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business administration or human resources

Job description

Summary Description

Under the direction of the assigned Human Resources Manager, the recruiter will participate in recruitment, interviewing, and pre‑screening of district employees. This includes, but is not limited to, the recruitment of ESP, Certified, Administrative, Central Services, Nutritional Services and other support positions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates for teaching, administrative, and support staff positions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand the specific needs and requirements of each position.
• Proactively source candidates through various channels, including online job boards, social media, career fairs, university partnerships, and community outreach.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for future vacancies.
• Leverage social media platforms and other tools to engage passive candidates.
• Review resumes, conduct initial phone screens, and evaluate candidates’ qualifications and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews, both in‑person and virtual, alongside hiring teams.
• Manage the interview process, including scheduling, feedback collection, and candidate communication.
• Promote WCSD as an employer of choice within the education sector.
• Represent WCSD at career fairs, community events, and online forums to attract talent.
• Develop and distribute recruitment materials that highlight the district’s values, culture, and benefits.
• Work cross‑departmentally to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires, including necessary paperwork, orientation sessions, and initial training.
• Monitor candidate and employee satisfaction and retention, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Assist in the development of retention strategies to reduce turnover and increase employee engagement.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with federal, state, and local laws, including equal employment opportunity (EEO) regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions and recruitment activities.
• Maintain relationships and collaborate with hiring managers, district administrators, site leaders and central services.
• Disposition all candidates to ensure a consistent and clean applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Generate and provide self‑reporting on metrics such as, but not limited to, time‑to‑fill, time‑to‑hire, and general placement ratios.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

• Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Education: High School Diploma or GED required; a bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in some aspect of human resource administration or talent acquisition procedures, recruitment, interviewing, selecting, labor relations, or education.
• Licenses/Certificates: None required, SHRM‑CP or a PHR preferred.

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of offices, meetings and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, such as use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Physical Demands

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as paper, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Salary

Grade 24 – Annual Salary: $60,799 (Entry Step). Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.

Benefits

• Benefit packages are available for all employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more. Full benefits include but are not limited to:
  • No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
    • Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
  • Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
    • Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
  • Salary Increases
  • Longevity Bonuses
  • Guidance Resources
  • And more – visit our Benefits page for more information.

Health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Washoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect the community we serve.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348‑0321 or email [e-mail].