Talent Acquisition Specialist

RFA Engineering; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

PTO

Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the growth of our engineering teams across the US. This hybrid role, based in Eden Prairie, MN or Dubuque, IA, focuses on identifying, attracting, interviewing and hiring top engineering talent for a range of disciplines.

You will work closely with recruiters and hiring managers, build talent pipelines, coordinate interviews, and manage candidate communications to ensure a positive experience and timely hires in a

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of recruiting, staffing, HR, customer service, sales, or related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify potential candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and networking activities.
• Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Assist with job postings and recruitment marketing efforts.
• Maintain accurate candidate data within applicant tracking systems and internal databases.
• Support candidate communication throughout the recruiting process.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand position requirements and hiring priorities.
• Participate in career fairs, networking events, and university outreach activities.
• Assist with onboarding and pre-employment processes.
• Provide a positive candidate experience through professional and timely communication.
• Support recruiting process improvement initiatives and talent acquisition projects.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

RFA Engineering (rfamec.com (https://www.rfamec.com)) is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the growth of our engineering teams across the US. This role will focus on identifying, attracting, interviewing and hiring top engineering and technical talent across a variety of industries and disciplines. This would be a hybrid position based out of our corporate offices in either Eden Prairie, MN or Dubuque, IA.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will support the recruitment and hiring of engineering, technical, and professional talent across a variety of industries and disciplines. This role is ideal for an energetic, relationship-focused professional who enjoys interacting with people, building networks, and helping candidates find career opportunities. You will work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates throughout the hiring process while developing your recruiting and talent acquisition skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify potential candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, referrals, and networking activities
• Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams
• Assist with job postings and recruitment marketing efforts
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting data within applicant tracking systems and internal databases
• Support candidate communication throughout the recruiting process
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand position requirements and hiring priorities
• Participate in career fairs, networking events, and university outreach activities
• Assist with onboarding and pre-employment processes
• Provide a positive candidate experience through professional and timely communication
• Support recruiting process improvement initiatives and talent acquisition projects

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
• 1+ year of experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, customer service, sales, administrative support, or a related field preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop recruiting skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with candidate sourcing or recruiting activities
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, job boards, or applicant tracking systems
• Interest in engineering, manufacturing, technology, or technical careers
• Experience working in customer-facing, sales, staffing, or human resources environments
• Experience supporting campus recruiting, career fairs, or networking events

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to develop a career in technical recruiting and talent acquisition
• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced recruiters
• Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, and technology industries
• Collaborative team environment with growth and advancement opportunities
• Ability to make a direct impact on company growth and hiring success

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Base Salary Range: $55,000-$75,000 Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• TelaDoc Healthiest You
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• HSA for Medical Expenses
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

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Education

Preferred

• Bachelors of Science or better

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