Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by a large non-profit in the north metro of the Twin Cities to recruit for a Talent Acquisition Consultant (TAC) in their Brooklyn Park, MN location.

If you have recruitment experience under your belt and you're excited about making things happen and being critical to your team, this might be the job for you!

This role is critical to our client’s HR success. The TAC will be responsible for providing a welcoming and seamless candidate and new hire experience. The ideal candidate will be able to create partnerships across all departments and have the passion to deliver value-added service to all hiring managers. The successful candidate will ALWAYS be working to connect our client’s vision and values to the work they do! Our client is a growing organization, with a stellar reputation and a very strong financial outlook. They have seen >30% growth in the past two years and are looking for someone ready to roll up their sleeves and provide recommendations on process improvements with utilization of technology and improved workflows- to help their entire HR team become the consultative and strategic function to the business.

You will be successful in this position if you can demonstrate:

• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity within a complex, dynamic and rapidly changing business environment.
• Proven ability to seamlessly transition between big picture critical thinking and tactical execution.
• Proven ability to prioritize the most impactful work amidst multiple competing priorities.
• Proven ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and appreciated.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify diverse passive and active applicants, by using various methods including, but not limited to professional associations, sourcing platforms, conferences, community events, social media, workforce development organizations and networking techniques.
• Implement a strategic recruitment plan to support various departments to include, creating strategies to identify and attract diverse talent.
• Partner with the hiring managers to create a recruiting strategy for each opening, discussing potential internal candidates, opportunities to diversify the candidate pool, and critical skills needed for the role.
• Help leaders expand their diversity networks and accountability for sourcing.
• Advocate for candidates and coach leaders through the selection process.
• Collaborate across departments to lead recruiting initiatives on projects in alignment with goals of the business, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy.
• Actively seek out continued partnership opportunities to target a diverse demographic of populations including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Latinx/Hispanic, Asian and LGBTQ+ communities.
• Develop and create a great employee and candidate experience as a part of the business recruiting and onboarding experience for new employees, including utilizing and maximizing technology to lead new innovations.
• Partner with the Human Resources (HR) Director and lead the design and administration of the overall recruitment strategy, focusing on automation, innovation, and a human centered approach.
• Leverage data to define success metrics, in order to track the effectiveness of initiatives over time and inform strategic decisions in regard to recruiting strategy.
• Inform the Inclusion Council to recommend recruitment strategies and act as advisor and SME to DEI recruitment initiatives on behalf of the Council.
• Ensure compliance with AAP process and goals. Identify proactive action that can be taken to improve our results.
• Provides work direction and support development to Talent Acquisition Coordinator.

Required Competencies:

• Embrace differences, inclusivity, empathy and understand different points of view.
• Deliver results, accountability, good judgment and decisions and actions are informed and driven by the community we support.
• Embrace change, learning mindset, problem solving and drive improvements to how we operate.
• Passion for the mission, integrity, and embrace connecting with others.
• Treat each other with honesty, respect, dignity, trust, and appreciation for making our collaborative work possible.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Associate of Arts (AAS) or Bachelor's Degree (BA) or equivalent educational experience. Demonstrated related experience can be substituted for a college degree.
• Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience in HR, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Staffing Agency or related field.
  • Proven ability to utilize business technology, including computer hardware and software.
  • Proven efficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, HRIS and ATS systems required, ADP preferred.
  • SHRM and/or HRCI certifications are valued, but not required.
  • Demonstrated experience in executing diversity talent acquisition strategies required.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local employment laws.
  • Deep understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) strategy and initiatives.
• Work Environment:
  • Hybrid workspace – telework/remote and in-office, based on the needs of the business.
  • Collaborative open office setting onsite.

The job duties and responsibilities listed describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list. For some positions, detailed procedures may be outlined in supplemental documents.