Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist – CORE Team

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Assist in the comprehensive recruitment process.

• Aid in the creation and distribution of job requisitions and/or manage the union bidding process.

• Evaluate and present qualified candidates and bidders for both high-volume contract and non-contract positions.

• Collaborate with management and Human Resources team members to understand job specifications, requirements, and competencies.

• Recommend salary levels and negotiate starting salaries with applicants.

• Identify business strategies and talent requirements, set expectations, and develop timeframes and sourcing plans.

• Ensure compliant recruitment processes by utilizing applicant tracking systems and standardized tools.

• Source both active and passive candidates through social media, career fairs, agencies, and recruiting contractors.

• Build qualified and diverse candidate pools as well as networks of passive candidates.

• Assist with recruiting and interviewing strategies for open positions.

• Conduct phone screenings and interviews.

• Provide candidates with information about the company and its culture.

• Supervise background checks and drug testing, check references, and support effective hiring and onboarding.

• Utilize workforce plans, data, and analytics to shape recruitment strategies and hiring decisions.

• Take part in Talent Acquisition projects.

• Carry out other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.

• 0 to 2 years of experience and foundational knowledge of the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, prescreening, interviewing, and employment law.

• Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in customer service, general office, and administrative roles.

• Preferred: Experience in recruitment activities within a union setting.

• Ability to assess job experience, education, training, skills, knowledge, abilities, licensure, and other classification, selection, and referral data.

• Proficient in using applicant tracking systems and standardized recruitment tools.

• Sedentary physical demands: occasionally lifting up to 10 lbs. and frequently negligible weight.

🏝️ Benefits

• Well-being dollars.

• Dedicated well-being navigators.

• Various well-being programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Paid Time Off/Time Away.

• Retirement Savings Plans.

• Life Insurance.

• Short-term and Long-term Disability.

• Optional benefits including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable.

• Student Loan Support Benefits to assist with navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.