Senior Recruiter
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Help Power PGE's Future by Finding Exceptional Talent At Portland General Electric, we're powering a clean energy future for Oregon, and we need a talented recruiter to help us build the team that will get us there. As our Senior Recruiter, you will play a crucial role in shaping our organization by identifying, attracting, and securing top talent across the company. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influence strategic hiring decisions, and drive measurable improvements in time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate experience. To succeed in this role, you need deep expertise in building relationships with leaders through confidence and excellence in recruitment process delivery. You consistently deliver results beyond expectations, take ownership, and go above and beyond to honor commitments. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to manage multiple recruitment efforts across different lines of business at the same time. You will coach and influence stakeholders by staying current with industry trends, continuously learning, advising best practices in talent acquisition, and ensuring compliance with hiring and employment laws. Our team members thrive when they maintain an optimistic perspective, embrace a growth mindset, and navigate crucial conversations with confidence. They take full ownership of their clients' business needs and their own processes, and they are customer-focused and solution-oriented. We operate in a dynamic environment where ownership, customer focus, and bias for action are essential to success. If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team.
Why Join Our Recruiting Team?
- Make a meaningful impact by helping build a workforce dedicated to leading an energy transformation
- Partner with leaders across the organization to understand their talent needs
- Enjoy a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions are valued
- Develop your expertise in the energy sector
What You'll Do
Lead full-cycle recruitment for multiple departmentsDevelop creative sourcing strategies to build diverse candidate pipelinesServe as a trusted advisor to hiring managers throughout the selection processChampion our employer brand and values in all candidate interactionsLeverage data and analytics to continuously improve our hiring processesKey Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing - Collaborates with hiring managers and / or vendors to identify appropriate recruitment channels. Develops new platforms to source qualified candidates.Selection and Staffing - Develops staffing and / or assessment tools, ensuring adherence to fair employment practices and the organization's HR strategies and plans. Provides coaching and guidance to managers and others in HR on selection process, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Collaborates with the HR business partner to respond to candidate concerns.Consultation - Serves as a staffing subject matter expert. Anticipates manager needs and develops solutions within existing guidelines. Provides guidance to managers on recruitment process and general staffing.Branding - Contributes to initiatives that showcase the organization's brand in the employment market.Data Reporting and Analysis - Assesses client needs and develops talent data reports to meet business objectives. Obtains data from multiple sources. Collaborates with others to integrate data from multiple systems. Analyzes data from multiple sources to develop regular and predictive analytics.Education / Experience / Certifications
Education - Typically a bachelor's degree in business, psychology, sociology, finance, human resources or other related field or equivalent experience.Experience - Typically five or more years in human resources with at least two years in the area of recruiting.Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional CompetenciesIntermediate knowledge of employment laws related to area of disciplineIntermediate knowledge of PGE's policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements and benefit plansIntermediate knowledge of industry best practices related to area of disciplineIntermediate skills in project managementIntermediate skills in facilitation and presentationsIntermediate skills in systems and programs used in functional area, including data retrievalGeneral CompetenciesAdvanced customer focus skillsIntermediate skills in analytical thinkingAdvanced skills in problem solvingAdvanced oral and written communication skillsAdvanced interpersonal skillsIntermediate decision-making skillsAdvanced organization and prioritization skillsIntermediate knowledge of business process interrelationshipsAdvanced business acumen skillsAdvanced skills in change leadershipIntermediate risk management skillsPhysical, Cognitive Demands and Schedule / Attendance
PhysicalRequires a valid driver's license with clean driving historyFrequent driving / travel / commute within service territoryOccasional driving / traveling inside / outside the service territoryComputer use : use computer regularly for entire work shiftLifting / pushing / pulling : Up to 10lbCognitive DemandsAbility to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasksAbility to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organizationDemonstrates sound memoryAbility to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasksSchedule / AttendanceAbility to occasionally work long hoursAbility to occasionally work a variable scheduleAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weatherAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendanceEnvironmentOffice environment - Hybrid - 3 days per week in officeCompensation Range : $89,175.00 - $148,625.00 Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.
Join us today and power your potential! Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric. PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 50