Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Ovative Group Ovative Group is an independent, full‑funnel media, measurement and creative firm that helps brands transform their media and measurement programs through a proprietary MarTech platform, EMRge. We focus on holistic media buying, planning and measurement to drive sustainable growth. Location: Minneapolis, MN This position requires permanent U.S. work authorization. Position Overview We are hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our recruiting team and the candidates moving through our hiring process. This role will serve as the face of the Ovative brand from the very first candidate touchpoint, partner closely with senior recruiters on day‑to‑day recruiting operations, and actively look for ways to make our process smarter by using AI, automation and a proactive mindset to eliminate friction and drive efficiency across recruiting workflows. Key Responsibilities Recruiting Operations Manage portions of full‑cycle recruiting for assigned roles (primarily early‑career and junior positions) Posting roles and managing applicant flow Screening resumes and conducting phone screens Coordinating interviews and debriefs Managing candidate communication and scheduling Maintain an excellent candidate experience that reflects Ovative values and our inclusive culture Keep Workday data and pipelines clean and up‑to‑date (status changes, notes, tags, and reporting fields) Partner with senior recruiters and TS leadership on offer letter prep, and pre‑onboarding logistics Support university/early talent and other volume pipelines as needed (campaigns, events, logistics, follow‑up) Process, Automation, and AI Quickly learn our current tools and workflows (Workday, calendaring, assessments, templates) and challenge existing practices Identify manual, repetitive steps (e.g., scheduling, basic email templates, data pulls) that could be streamlined Help create and maintain playbooks, SOPs, and quick‑reference guides for new processes and tools Bring a continuous improvement mindset—surface what’s working, what’s not, and propose practical solutions Required Qualifications 1–2 years of work experience demonstrating ability to deliver significant impact Strong organizational skills; able to juggle multiple roles, candidates and stakeholders with attention to detail Demonstrated technical aptitude and comfort learning new tools (e.g., Workday, reporting tools, AI platforms) Experience using Excel/Sheets or similar tools for basic tracking, reporting or analysis Clear, professional written and verbal communication with candidates and internal partners Demonstrated commitment to DEI Permanent U.S. work authorization required Pay Transparency Base Salary: $60,000. Annual bonus opportunity up to 10% of base salary ($6,000). Total compensation includes benefits described below. Benefits Competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) match, paid vacation, paid travel to headquarters for events Generous paid vacation policy Top‑notch health insurance, inclusive of same‑sex partners Family formation benefits including reimbursement for fertility, pregnancy and parenting needs Monthly stipend for mobile phone and data plan Sabbatical program Charitable giving program with time and financial match EEO Statement Ovative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our policies reflect this commitment—for example, our medical leave benefits are inclusive of same‑sex partners, ensuring equitable care and support for all families. #J-18808-Ljbffr