Talent Acquisition Manager

Sportech, Inc.; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 87,500 - 97,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan options

401k plan with up to a 4% employer match

Paid company holidays and vacation

Job summary

Sportech Inc. in Elk River, MN is seeking a passionate Talent Acquisition Manager to lead hiring strategies and attract top talent across the organization. This role demands hands-on recruiting in a fast-paced environment, developing relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike.

You will manage the complete recruitment cycle, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience and aligning strategies with company values. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with full-cycle recruiting.
• HR experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and trust.

Responsibilities

• Leads the talent acquisition strategy and execution.
• Fosters relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Implements and audits selection processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Negotiation

Social media sourcing

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values‑based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Benefits

Sportech offers eligible full‑time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good‑faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $87,500 and $97,500 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non‑exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for obtaining top talent for Sportech. This position will lead the strategy and execution of hiring talent for our organization. It will manage and prioritize talent acquisition projects with overall HR strategies, provide expertise and best‑practice knowledge, make recommendations, and resolve complex issues. This role fosters relationships, manages contingent labor vendor relationships, and ensures an exceptional candidate experience. This is a hands‑on recruiting position in a fast‑paced, collaborative, dynamic environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads, manages, and holds the team accountable to organization policies and procedures. Coaches, mentors, and develops team members. Manages accountability charts/organizational structure.
• Fosters an environment that aligns with Sportech’s core values and builds upon a culture that is in service to our people and community.
• Creates, implements, and executes on talent acquisition strategies that align with overall business priorities.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with hiring managers, colleagues, and team members to create partnerships that yield consistent results, processes, and credibility.
• Defines, tracks, and analyzes talent acquisition metrics, including trends in applicant flow, diversity, placement rates, turnover/retention rates, acquisition costs, etc. to monitor and improve performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities and shares results and trends with stakeholders to determine effectiveness of current and future strategy.
• Ensures all selection processes are developed, audited, and implemented including applicant tracking, pre‑employment screens, assessments, new hire orientation and post‑placement follow‑up.
• Serves as main point of contact for managers with regards to contingent staffing needs, oversees the staffing process, handles program metrics and reporting, and ensures program compliance. Acts as liaison to provide guidance, governance, and point of escalation.
• Educates interviewers on recruitment processes and applicant tracking tools. Assists in building and updating job descriptions as applicable.
• Sources both passive and active candidates through a variety of channels, including LinkedIn, job board advertising, internet searches, job fairs, alumni boards, community outreach, etc.
• Determines applicant qualifications by screening resumes, interviewing applicants, comparing qualifications to job requirements, and ensuring fit for organization. Organizes and leads pre‑hire meetings and post‑interview debriefing sessions with interview teams and candidates.
• Negotiates job offers, coordinates drug screens and background checks to ensure a smooth transition as the applicant moves to the onboarding stage.
• Responsible for creating an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring that candidates have a positive experience throughout the hiring process.
• Manages the internship program and partners with participating managers to keep a pipeline of candidates.
• Builds relationships with local schools, colleges, and universities, participating in fairs and recruitment events as needed.
• Miscellaneous projects (FLSA testing, job descriptions, job analysis) and additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with full‑cycle recruiting.
• HR experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting strongly preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and trust at all levels of the organization.
• Previous experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools.
• Skilled at effective communication at both technical and professional levels, including great interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to negotiate by influencing and collaborating with others to arrive at a mutually satisfying conclusion.
• Strong experience using social media and internet tools for candidate sourcing.