Talent Acquisition Specialist at Rachel Contracting – St. Michael, Minnesota

Rachel Contracting is seeking qualified applicants for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Team. Rachel Contracting is a specialty site-work contractor performing earthwork, demolition, and utilities primarily in the Midwest/Central US region. Our Team welcomes individuals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering quality workmanship with integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Partner with leadership and hiring managers to identify workforce needs, define roles, and evaluate talent.
• Identifying potential candidates through job boards, social media, professional networking platforms, company websites, college/trade school job fairs, industry/networking events and other sources.
• Reviewing resumes, cover letters, and other application materials to identify qualified candidates who meet the job requirements for union and corporate employees.
• Performing initial phone screenings, in-person interviews, and potentially more in-depth assessments to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and fit.
• Coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates throughout the process, and facilitating job offers and employment negotiations.
• Assisting new employees with the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition.
• Cultivating strong relationships with candidates to create a positive experience and potentially build a network for future opportunities.
• Promoting company culture and core values to prospective hires.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, future candidate moves within industry, best practices, and relevant legal regulations.
• Coordination and effective communication between Human Resources, Finance, Payroll and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of existing & future employee data.
• Maintain employee confidence by keeping information confidential.
• Assisting Business Development and Marketing with event coordination.

Position Qualification Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related prior experience with focus on talent acquisition and/or industry related experience.
• Strong understanding of recruitment and talent management best practices.
• Ability to build relationships with employees and managers.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks; deadline oriented; thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Minor travel as required.

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary and Compensation
• Comprehensive Medical, HSA, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Component
• Paid Time Off