Alta Planning + Design is hiring: Recruiter in Portland

Recruiter at Alta Planning + Design

As a Recruiter at Alta, you’ll be essential to our rapid growth, supporting recruitment efforts across the firm. In this full lifecycle recruiting role, you will manage all aspects of the recruitment process, from intake calls to offer negotiation. You’ll work closely with hiring managers to fill roles across a variety of levels, including interns, entry‑level, and mid‑level positions. You will play an instrumental role in sourcing and securing top talent to fuel our continued expansion.

Alta Planning + Design is a sustainable transportation company dedicated to creating active, healthy communities through planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and education/encouragement programs. Founded in 1996, we pioneered the field of active transportation and have become a global leader in mobility innovation for over 26 years, committed to social justice, safety, and environmental resilience.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Set and execute a full‑cycle recruiting strategy, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Talent Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, leveraging expertise to attract the right talent.
• Partnership & Collaboration: Partner with internal departments and hiring managers to assess needs, foster relationships, and share talent across teams.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Build recruitment strategies that support our DEI goals.
• Sourcing & Networking: Utilize ATS/CRM systems, social media, LinkedIn, and professional networks to source qualified candidates.
• Offer Negotiation: Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and finalize job offers.
• Event Management: Organize and lead recruitment events such as career fairs, campus recruiting, and industry conferences.
• Cultural Advocacy: Promote Alta’s mission, vision, and “People First” culture across all recruiting activities, championing our values and commitment to employee well‑being.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1‑3 years of corporate or agency recruiting; engineering recruitment experience preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Recruiting Expertise: Proven full lifecycle recruiting experience across various roles. A/E/C industry experience is a plus.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism & Confidentiality: Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Organizational Skills: Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Commitment: Position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, with potential overtime and occasional travel.

What We Offer

Flexible Schedule

Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In‑office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

Benefits

• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost.
• Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost.
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation.
• 401(k): Alta provides a safe harbor match up to 4%.
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start.
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave/Short‑Term Disability
• Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit up to $900 annually, 5‑year travel award, and professional development opportunities.