Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a vital role in attracting and hiring top talent across all Minnesota Sports & Entertainment entities by managing a smooth, consistent, and engaging recruitment process. This role supports everything from job postings and interviews to onboarding and employee record management, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers. By building strong talent pipelines and supporting key People Team programs, the Specialist directly contributes to organizational growth and a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Deliver high-quality talent acquisition and recruitment support across all entities.

• Work with managers to administer the talent acquisition process including the job posting, administering video interviews, 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 Wild, Iowa Wild, and Minnesota Major League Volleyball.

Support onboarding, employee records, and programs to enhance the employee experience.

• 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.
• Partner with the People Team to deliver a high level of service and expertise to employees of the Minnesota Wild, arena, Saint Paul RiverCentre, Tria Rink, the Iowa Wild, and Minnesota Major League Volleyball.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Formal Education & Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• PHR Certification is a plus.

Knowledge & Experience:

• One to three years of experience in a talent acquisition function or similar role.
• 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 Dayforce is a plus.
• Previous experience using a video interviewing platform, including WedgeHR, is a plus.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft 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 nights, weekends and holidays as needed for games and events.
• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Benefits offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and a robust PTO policy.

ADA/EEO Statement:

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 the People Team 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 opportunity 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.