Talent acquisition Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council , the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan the area's future 30 years in advance and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. Our website has more information about us.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Talent Management team partners with the Council's divisions to provide proactive solutions for workforce needs, including recruiting, selecting, and retaining great employees.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region :

Talent Acquisition Specialists administer the recruitment and selection process in a timely, customer service-oriented, and cost-effective manner for our Information Services department. This position is responsible for the overall recruitment and selection procedure, delivering quality candidates to hiring managers, and representing the organization to prospective employees. We are hiring either a Talent Acquisition Specialist or a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, depending on experience.

The salary range for the Talent Acquisition Specialist is $35.37 to $57.41 per hour, with an annualized range of $73,570 to $119,413.

The salary range for the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is $41.34 to $67.08 per hour, with an annualized salary of $85,987 to $139,526.

The starting salary will be based on the selected candidate's experience, skills, education, and internal salary equity. It includes a generous benefits package, including eligibility for annual salary increases.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule (remote / onsite combination). The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

There are two vacancies at our Robert Street facility at 390 Robert Street in Saint Paul and one at our Heywood Office at 560 6th Avenue North in Minneapolis.

What you would do in this job

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is an entry-level position within Talent Management. The position is responsible for routine recruitment and selection assignments and will also lead and participate in small HR-related projects.

• Administers routine recruitment and selection processes, ensuring high-quality candidates apply for vacancies
• Assists the Senior Acquisition Specialist with administrative tasks associated with recruitment and selection, including testing, data entry, appointment scheduling, answering questions, etc.
• Coordinates communication with hiring managers and applicants to ensure timely, accurate information regarding their status, the position, and / or the process.
• Coordinates the interview process.
• Completes pre-hire steps on a selected candidate to ensure salary is approved and the candidate meets all requirements of the position
• Complies and follows policies, procedures, union contracts, and laws during recruitment.
• Participates and attends job fairs and hiring events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist administers the recruitment and selection process in a timely, customer service-oriented, and cost-effective manner. This position is responsible for the overall recruitment and selection procedure, delivering quality candidates to hiring managers, representing the organization to prospective employees, and leading and participating in medium-to large HR-related projects.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Any of the following combinations of experience in full-cycle recruitment and selection and completed education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Any of the following combinations of experience in full-cycle recruitment and selection and completed education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications) :

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have :

What you can expect from us :

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Union / Grade : AFSCME / Grade F

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Union / Grade : AFSCME / Grade H

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

What your work environment would be :

You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Your work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites. There is occasional evening and weekend work.

What steps the recruitment process involves :

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then :

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a background check that verifies education, employment, and criminal history. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they relate to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history if the job you're applying for is a supervisory or management position, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files / databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.

IMPORTANT : If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [email protected].