Talent Acquisition Partner- hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced recruiting specialist to support hiring initiatives in St Paul, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage full-cycle recruitment while building strong partnerships with hiring leaders and delivering an excellent candidate experience. The role combines strategic talent acquisition planning with hands-on execution across sourcing, screening, coordination, and process improvement.

Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end recruiting activities for assigned openings, from intake discussions through offer coordination and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers to define talent needs, align on selection criteria, and create effective recruiting strategies for priority roles.
• Source candidates with relevant experience through platforms such as LinkedIn, internal systems, referrals, and other recruiting channels to build strong talent pipelines.
• Screen applicants, conduct initial evaluations, and present well-matched candidates based on experience, skills, and organizational fit.
• Maintain accurate records in recruiting and HR systems, including Workday, while ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and hiring standards.
• Coordinate interviews, provide timely communication to candidates and stakeholders, and deliver a responsive, service-focused recruitment experience.
• Support negotiations and offer processes by collaborating with leadership, HR partners, and operational teams to move candidates efficiently through hiring stages.
• Analyze recruiting activity and workflow trends using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to improve reporting, organization, and process effectiveness.
• Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement efforts related to staffing practices, recruiting operations, and policy adherence.• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting, talent sourcing, and staffing support across multiple requisitions.
• Proficiency with recruiting and HR systems, including Workday, and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and cross-functional partners through strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Solid understanding of hiring processes, HR administration, and the application of workplace policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage negotiations and present candidate assessments clearly.
• Experience organizing recruiting operations in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and process accuracy.
• Capability to support strategic planning initiatives related to talent acquisition, workforce needs, and pipeline development.