This module provides you with the information and tools to develop a hiring process plan, review relevant rules, and complete or update a position description. It explains how to work with Human Resources (HR) to create a recruitment plan and timeline. This module also reviews how to market the position and build your list of candidates. You will be reminded to practice confidentiality throughout the recruitment processes. This module will also provide you with resources you can use throughout the module and thereafter.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Develop a hiring process plan with HR.
• Review relevant rules to understand your agency’s policies and procedures.
• Create or update position description, gain position description approval, and submit paperwork.
• Work with HR to create a recruitment timeline identifying work that needs to be done, who is going to do it, and by when.
• Market the position, location, and organization.
• Build your list of candidates from the certified list provided by HR.
• Practice confidentiality throughout the recruitment process.

Intended Audience: Leaders, managers, supervisors, and employees responsible for hiring.

Instructions to access the eLearning: Register for this course by searching for WA State The Hiring Process: Module I- Recruitment in the Washington State Learning Center.

Contact the DES training team with questions at Traininginfo@des.wa.gov.