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

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