Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner

Afbluestar; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Afbluestar in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Recruiter to develop and manage recruiting strategies across the organization’s companies and locations. You will advise hiring leaders, evaluate candidates, and use data to improve hiring outcomes.

You will guide managers on interviewing, coordinate processes, and ensure compliance with employment laws while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• 2 years’ recruiting experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies across companies and locations, determining effective sourcing methods and adapting approaches to address hiring challenges and business priorities.
• Partner with hiring managers to assess current and anticipated staffing needs and hiring priorities; advise on position requirements, candidate availability, and selection strategies to improve hiring outcomes.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement recruiting procedures and assessment tools in partnership with the HR Director to improve consistency, effectiveness, and the candidate experience.
• Manage job postings to ensure openings are accurate, current, and aligned with approved staffing needs.
• Source qualified candidates and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, social media, databases, employee referrals, and relationships with community organizations and educational institutions.
• Partner with Marketing and local market leaders to develop targeted recruiting campaigns, employer branding, and outreach strategies, including job fairs and community events.
• Evaluate candidates beyond minimum qualifications through interviews and assessment of relevant experience, skills, and demonstrated competencies; recommend qualified candidates to hiring managers to support hiring decisions.
• Guide hiring managers in effective interviewing, candidate evaluation, and application of company hiring policies, escalating exceptions and complex compliance matters to the HR Director.
• Coordinate the interview process, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-up with candidates and hiring managers.
• Support hiring managers in preparing offer letters, ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved compensation guidelines and required approvals.
• Coordinate reference and background checks in accordance with company policy and applicable requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to collect required documentation, communicate pertinent new hire information, and support a smooth transition from recruiting to onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS), protecting confidential information throughout the hiring process.
• Analyze recruiting performance, including time to fill, candidate quality, offer acceptance, and recruiting costs; evaluate labor market conditions and advise leadership on hiring barriers and recommended solutions.
• Partner with HR and hiring leaders to evaluate new hire retention and early turnover trends and implement approved improvements to sourcing, screening, and communication of job expectations.
• Evaluate recruiting platforms, vendors, and outreach opportunities; recommend investments and allocate approved recruiting resources based on hiring needs and results.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement innovative approaches and technology solutions to streamline recruiting processes and improve efficiency.
• Ensure recruiting and hiring practices comply with applicable local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations; support recruiting audits and required compliance documentation.
• Respond to routine questions about hiring policies and procedures and direct complex inquiries to the appropriate HR team member.
• Support special HR projects and related policy updates as assigned by the HR Director or leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Recruiting processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Afbluestar in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Recruiter to develop and manage recruiting strategies across the organization’s companies and locations. You will advise hiring leaders, evaluate candidates, and use data to improve hiring outcomes.

You will guide managers on interviewing, coordinate processes, and ensure compliance with employment laws while maintaining a positive candidate experience.