Abound at SOUND! 
SOUND Behavioral Health is growing, and we are hiring a talent acquisition coordinator in Tukwila, WA! Sound is one of King County’s most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area’s most vulnerable populations. 

The talent acquisition coordinator provides essential scheduling, communication, and applicant tracking support for the recruitment team. This role plays a critical part in delivering a responsive and organized candidate experience while ensuring smooth coordination with hiring managers. The talent acquisition coordinator also assists with reviewing applications, screening applicants, and managing Sound’s applicant tracking system (ATS), helping to ensure qualified candidates are appropriately routed or declined in a timely, equitable manner.

This role supports succession planning for the recruitment function and offers opportunities for growth into more advanced talent acquisition responsibilities over time. A commitment to maintaining excellent internal and external customer service is key to success in this position.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional flexibility for recruitment events. 

Location: Hybrid, but must reside in the Greater Seattle Area. There are some in-person expectations in our Tukwila East office (6400 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188). 

We are accepting applications until Thursday, August 7 at 5:00pm PDT. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Scheduling & Meeting Coordination

• Schedule and confirm interviews between candidates and hiring managers, as needed
• Coordinate phone screens with the senior recruiter
• Schedule kickoff meetings with the senior recruiter for newly approved roles to align on the recruitment strategy
• Arrange check-in meetings for roles to ensure progress and identify hiring needs

General Recruiting Correspondence

• Monitor and respond to emails in the Recruitment Inbox, including:
  • Candidate inquiries about application status or confirmation of receipt
  • Questions from hiring managers related to general recruitment processes or system use
• Assist the Senior Recruiter with communication related to hiring manager requests and ATS support
• Support new hires and interns with pre-onboarding questions and next steps.

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Management

• Maintain job postings on internal and external platforms, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
• Assist with reviewing incoming applications and managing applicant flow
• Screen and decline unqualified candidates, including sending appropriate communications
• Tag, track, and update applicants in filled positions
• Recommend candidates for consideration in other open roles based on qualifications and interest
• Ensure accuracy of candidate statuses and notes within the ATS
• Confirm that the offer letter has been signed and background check has been initiated
• Notify and coordinate with the People Operations Coordinator when an applicant is ready to transition into the onboarding phase

KEY WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships across departments, engaging with team members, management, and leadership in a manner that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. Contributes to a respectful and inclusive work environment by practicing cultural humility, promoting equity in services and decision-making, and supporting efforts that foster a sense of belonging for all.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Customer-service oriented, with a responsive and solution-focused approach
• Comfortable learning and using HR software and recruitment systems
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Flexibility to adjust priorities as recruitment needs shift

Essential functions are the basic job duties that a team member must be able to perform,

with or without reasonable accommodation.

SENSORY/PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Sensory:

• Speaking, hearing (with or without aid), near vision (with or without aid), far vision (with or without aid), depth perception, peripheral vision, touch, smell, and balance.

Physical:

• Extended periods of sitting, computer use, talking, and possibly standing
• Simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation, pinch, finger dexterity, supination/pronation, wrist flexion
• Frequent torso/back static position; occasional stooping, bending, and twisting
• Some kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying (not over 25 pounds), twisting, and reaching

Mental:

• Ability to learn and prioritize multiple tasks at a given time and have the capability of handling demanding situations. Analytical/problem-solving/critical thinking ability.
• Must be able to manage conflict, communicate effectively, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative role is required. 
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an HR role is preferred.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems or HR software is a plus

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Must pass a criminal background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to work a regular, full-time, Monday-Friday, Hybrid work schedule of in-office and remote work, that is fast-paced with frequent interruptions.

PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) ACCESS

All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that a team member encounters while working at Sound is considered confidential. Sound team members may encounter protected health information in the regular course of their work. This position may be exposed to and required to deal with highly confidential and sensitive material and must adhere to Sound policies, guidelines, and all applicable laws and regulations at all times.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed;

It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills for the

position. Team Members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to

perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities

necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will

basis.