Talent Acquisition Specialist (On-Site) - $45,000-$60,000

Job Details

Description

The Minnesota Wild seeks a unique individual to join our progressive, collaborative, and service-oriented People team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist’s areas of responsibility include sourcing and recruiting talent, administration of talent acquisition processes and programs, managing campus relations, and executing the referral, fingerprint, and background check processes while living the values to deliver a timely and transparent experience for all customers, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Partner with the People Team to deliver a high level of service and expertise to employees of the Minnesota Wild, Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul RiverCentre, Tria Rink, and the Iowa Wild.
• Work with managers to administer the talent acquisition process including the job posting and recruitment materials, background checks, and offers.
• Further educate managers on the recruitment process and applicant tracking system which allows for a positive, consistent, and timely experience.
• Execute a transparent recruitment process and provide follow-up to candidates and hiring managers.
• Implement and execute a campus relations strategy to build a bench of talent in Minnesota and Iowa.
• Attend and represent the organization in multiple job fairs in Minnesota and Iowa to build a game-changing talent pipeline.
• Manage the recruitment process for positions in Minnesota and Iowa including; job posting, sourcing, phone interviews, scheduling, offers, onboarding, and first-day communication.
• Execute hiring for interns for Minnesota and Iowa Wild.
• Assist with the administration of onboarding all new and transitioning employees, both part-time and full-time.
• Execute the background check and motor vehicle processes for current and new employees.
• Send, receive, communicate, and capture files for employee records.
• Administer and train employee programs and assist in creating new People Team programs as needed.
• Complete other department projects or tasks as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management is preferred.
• PHR Certification is a plus.
  
  

Knowledge & Experience

• A minimum of one year of experience in a talent acquisition function or similar role is required.
• Hands-on experience managing talent acquisition processes, such as sourcing, hiring, terminations, referrals, campus relations, etc.
• Basic understanding and working knowledge of a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and/or an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is required. Prior knowledge and use of UltiPro is a plus.
• Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to develop collaborative and effective work relationships.
• Ability to solve problems as they arise with professional judgment.
• Ability to adequately write employment advertisements.
• Analytical skills to consider alternatives and possibilities and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to recognize process needs and opportunities and communicate recommendations for improvements.
  
  

Work Conditions

• Ability to work a full-time flexible schedule, hours may fluctuate depending on people and project demands.
• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.
• Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact [HR contact or designated individual] to request an accommodation. We will engage in an interactive process to assess your needs and provide appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the position unless it would cause an undue hardship.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and promote a work environment that respects and supports individuals without bias.