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Senior Recruiter

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About MN Custom Homes

Founded in 2011 by two Bellevue locals, we have grown to become the preeminent Eastside luxury home builder today. Since Day 1 we have been driven by innovation and obsessed with setting our homes apart through their overall design and functionality. We truly get a thrill doing what we love most: building thoughtful homes that inspire community. Learn more about us and see our work at: https://mncustom.com

Why MN?

We pride ourselves on our empowered team environment and dedication to taking care of our people. We believe in setting you up to succeed with clear career progression, learning opportunities, and ownership of your role from the get-go. Accountability is huge for us, and we place a lot of trust in our employees to do the right thing. We believe that a supportive and inclusive culture yields happy people, and happy people are the most successful at what they do.

About This Role

The Senior Recruiter plays a critical role in shaping how we attract, engage, and hire the talent that drives our business forward. More than just a recruiter, this role serves as a consultative partner to hiring managers, guiding them through talent decisions, advising on workforce planning, and aligning hiring strategies with broader business goals. The Senior Recruiter leads full-cycle recruitment, while also mentoring team members, refining processes, and contributing to a strong employer brand. This individual combines deep sourcing expertise with strong business acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate hiring needs into strategic action.

On a Given Day, Your Work Might Include

Owns and drives full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions, from initial intake to offer negotiation and close, ensuring a seamless and high-integrity experience for candidates and stakeholders.
Serves as a strategic advisor and embedded partner to business leaders, offering consultative guidance on hiring strategy, labor market dynamics, and talent availability.
Partners with hiring team to design structured interviews using behavior-based questions aligned to role-specific competencies.
Guides /facilitates debrief meetings and decision-making to ensure bias-free decision making, calibrated feedback, and to ensure alignment with long-term team and company goals.
Assesses candidate qualifications through interviews, reference checks, and alignment with role specific requirements.
Proactively sources talent through referrals, outreach, and platforms like LinkedIn, combining market insight and relationship-building to attract and engage the right candidates.
Conducts deep-dive research into each open role’s scope, structure, and market landscape to advise hiring teams, share trends, and raise insights that inform strategy and decision-making.
Tracks pipeline activity, hiring metrics, and key recruitment data to inform decisions, identify trends, and support continues improvement.
Mentors and supports junior team members, fostering their recruiting growth and development.
Delivers an exceptional hiring manager, candidate and stakeholder experience by responding promptly, clearly, and appropriately.
Delivers interview training sessions and help build consistency in how we assess candidates.
Continuously improves tools, workflows, and documentation to make hiring more effective and efficient.
Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with sensitive or private information.
Models and reinforces action and behaviors consistent with the Company’s values, mission, and culture.
Serves as a trusted point of contact and company culture ambassador for all internal and external stakeholders. Will also serve as initial point of contact for recruitment and hiring inquiries from candidates, hiring managers, and employees.

On a Given Day, Your Work Might Include What You’ll Need to Succeed

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or other business-related field strongly preferred.
5+ years of full cycle recruitment experience in a corporate and/or agency environment.
Experience working, maintaining, and enhancing Talent Acquisition systems (ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Assessment Systems).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to clearly convey information to candidates and internal stakeholders.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent sourcing skills and expertise in utilizing various recruitment channels.
Clear understating of end-to-end recruitment lifecycle processes.
Strong in cultivating strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service, with the added capability to customize and adapt flexible styles based on stakeholders' preferences.
Demonstrates a dedicated commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the entire recruitment process.
Strong negotiation abilities with experience in presenting and drafting offer letters.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to producing data-driven results.
Strong willingness to assist team members.
Ability to successfully apply a growth mindset to enhance individual, team, and/or organizational outcomes; independently owns self-development and seeks out opportunities for growth.
Ability to advise on hiring managers and coach interview teams.
Firm understanding of industry trends, local hiring climates, and talent demands.
Tech savvy, proficiency with application tracking systems as well as LinkedIn Recruiting, job board, and other social recruiting platforms.
Ability to effectively (re)prioritize tasks based on competing urgencies or needs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent use of a computer, including keyboard functions and visual acuity of 20 inch or fewer on a daily basis.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Be able to lift up to 10 pounds on occasion with or without accommodation.

Travel & Vehicle Requirements

None

Employee Benefits

100% covered employee premiums for medical and dental self-coverage
100% employer-paid life insurance
100% employer-paid long term disability insurance
Paid medical and family leave
Critical illness insurance
401(K) with generous company match, no vesting schedule, and access to professional financial advisors
20 days of PTO & 9 holidays
New iPhone for your personal and business use
Free onsite parking
Company paid events
Complimentary snacks & beverages
Hybrid work schedule option combining remote work-from-home with regular weekly in-office workdays available, subject to change as determined by business need

Hours & Compensation

This is a full-time position paying $85,600 – $128,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Individual placement within a salary range will vary based upon factors including but not limited to candidate experience, knowledge, individual, skills, and organizational performance.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MN Custom Homes we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

MN Custom Homes is an equal opportunity employer

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What You Should Know About Senior Recruiter, MN Custom Homes

Are you ready to take the next step in your recruiting career? MN Custom Homes, a leading luxury home builder based in Bellevue, Washington, is on the lookout for a talented Senior Recruiter to join our dynamic team. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve been committed to innovation and a passion for building exceptional homes that foster community. As our Senior Recruiter, you'll play an essential role in shaping how we attract and engage the talent that drives our success. You won’t just be filling roles; you’ll partner with hiring managers to develop strategic hiring practices, provide insights on labor market trends, and lead the end-to-end recruitment process. This role is perfect for someone with a knack for building relationships and a proven track record in full-cycle recruitment. You will mentor less experienced team members and continuously optimize our recruitment processes, ensuring that every step is smooth and fulfilling for candidates and stakeholders alike. Your ability to analyze hiring metrics will be crucial for informing our strategies and enhancing our employer brand. Plus, with our commitment to fostering a supportive environment, you’ll find plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you’re excited about the chance to contribute to a company that values accountability, diversity, and an empowered workplace culture, we’d love to hear from you!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Recruiter at MN Custom Homes?

As a Senior Recruiter at MN Custom Homes, you will own and drive the full-cycle recruitment process across various functions. This includes collaborating closely with hiring managers, designing structured interviews, conducting candidate assessments, and providing strategic guidance on hiring strategy and market conditions. You'll also mentor junior team members and work to enhance the overall recruitment process.