Talent Acquisition Specialist

Title : Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type : Contract (3 Months)
Compensation : $35.00-48.00/hr W2
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
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About the Role
Our client is a global sustainability leader headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, specializing in water treatment, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions across industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. With over 100 years in operation and approximately 48,000 employees worldwide, this Fortune 500 organization is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Professional Talent Acquisition team. We are partnering with them to identify a driven recruiting professional who will play a key role in attracting top talent across the organization. Job Description
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle for professional-level roles, with a primary focus on field sales positions. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers, proactively sourcing and engaging qualified candidates while ensuring a seamless and positive hiring experience. The role requires extensive collaboration with the Professional TA team, TA Managers, Directors, and Field Leadership to align talent strategies with evolving business needs.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to stay informed of current and future hiring needs and business priorities.
• Execute full-cycle recruiting for professional-level roles, primarily within field sales, from sourcing through offer negotiation.
• Source qualified candidates using a variety of methods, including applicant tracking systems, internet recruiting resources, networking, cold calls, media outreach, and employee referrals.
• Screen and interview applicants to evaluate work history, training, education, and relevant job skills.
• Negotiate salary and compensation packages with candidates in alignment with organizational guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain accurate employment records throughout the hiring process.
• Communicate with applicants regarding employment opportunities, application status, and selection decisions.
• Promote career opportunities by informing candidates about the organization's facilities, operations, benefits, and growth potential.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent training.
• 5–7 years of customer service or talent acquisition-related experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of dedicated recruiting experience.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple levels in a high-volume environment (20+ open requisitions).
• Demonstrated experience in a corporate or agency recruiting setting.
• Strong track record of building and maintaining relationships with hiring managers and hiring team stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating salary and compensation with candidates.
• Proficiency with an Applicant Tracking System (Workday preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of legal policies and procedures related to hiring practices.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting within a large, matrixed organization.
• Knowledge and experience with Phenom CRM.
• Understanding of business and management principles related to strategic workforce planning.
• Mentoring skills with the ability to provide constructive performance feedback.

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:  How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path!  To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!