Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Manager leads the development and execution of strategic talent acquisition initiatives to attract, hire, and retain top talent. This role manages the full recruitment lifecycle, oversees the Talent Acquisition (TA) team-including recruiters, TA coordinators, and contingent workforce program staff-and ensures a positive candidate experience aligned with business objectives and employer branding.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire the Talent Acquisition team-including recruiters and TA coordinators-by mentoring, developing, and evaluating staff, setting clear performance goals and metrics, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive environment to achieve hiring objectives across multiple business units and functions.
• Assign recruiters and coordinators to requisitions based on business priorities, workload balance, and expertise.
• Oversee the contingent workforce program, including vendor and contract management, ensuring effective usage and renewal of third-party recruiting support.
• Develop and implement comprehensive, long-term talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans by partnering with senior business leaders, hiring managers, and HR Business Partners to forecast workforce needs.
• Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders to influence talent decisions using market insights, competitive intelligence, and analytics.
• Oversee all aspects of the recruitment process, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding, ensuring processes are consistently applied and aligned with company standards, policies, and employment laws.
• Maintain accurate requisition data, leveraging recruiting technologies (such as Workday, Rooster, sourcing platforms, and analytics tools) to improve efficiency and support data-driven decision-making.
• Drive standardization of recruiting processes, technology, and tools to achieve scalability and operational excellence across the organization.
• Establish recruiting metrics, reporting, and best practices to monitor effectiveness and continuously improve performance by using data and analytics to track recruitment success, identify areas for improvement, report on key performance indicators (KPIs), and develop and execute plans to drive productivity enhancements.
• Lead initiatives to build and promote the company's employer brand to attract a diverse, high-caliber talent audience.
• Champion the employer value proposition through events, partnerships, and digital channels. Ensure a seamless, engaging, and inclusive experience for candidates at every stage of the hiring journey.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of related professional experience in talent acquisition or HR, including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience. 2+ years managing a team, with proven experience coaching, mentoring, and developing employees. Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, high-volume recruiting efforts and designing scalable processes. Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Advanced knowledge of recruiting technologies (e.g., ATS, Workday, LinkedIn) Ability to analyze hiring data and trends to optimize recruitment processes. Demonstrated strategic problem-solving ability and data-driven decision-making. Bachelor's degree

Preferred Skills & Experience

MBA Knowledge in change management, communication, strategy planning & analytics, and program design & management.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range : $115,000.00 - $195,600.00 Annual Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include : Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance 401k Paid Time Off (PTO) Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) And more To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Role Designation

Hybrid Anchored in Connection Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week - most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at : talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.