Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bay-West; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance options

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Subsidies

Job summary

Bay West is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting across the organization. You will partner with hiring managers to understand needs, draft job descriptions, and guide candidates from first contact to offer.

This hybrid role requires about three days per week in the St. Paul, MN office, with proactive relationship building and a focus on delivering top talent for our environmental consulting teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least three years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process.
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across Bay West.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and draft job descriptions.
• Create sourcing strategies for a variety of roles.
• Implement efficient recruiting methods based on role and industry standards.
• Communicate with candidates with a high-touch experience.
• Own posting and advertisement processes using ADP and other platforms.
• Screen resumes to match job requirements.
• Schedule interviews and prepare questions/materials.
• Assist with interviews with managers and directors.
• Support offer process with salary ranges and start dates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Organize recruitment events and job fairs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Negotiation skills

Initiative

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SHRM certifications

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ATS systems

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Full Time Clerical St Paul, MN, Saint Paul, MN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1506

Salary Range: $26.06 To $39.09 Hourly

Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This Opportunity

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across Bay West. In this role, you'll partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, develop sourcing strategies, and guide candidates through the hiring process from first contact to offer. You'll play an important part in helping Bay West attract and hire the people who support our clients, projects, and continued growth. We're looking for someone who is organized, takes initiative, and enjoys building relationships while connecting talented individuals with rewarding career opportunities. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and requires approximately 3 days a week in our St. Paul, MN office.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process
• Collaborates with managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria
• Creates and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization
• Communicate effectively with candidates, providing a high-touch experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Owns job posting and advertisement processes, utilizing HRIS Applicant Tracking Software (ADP Workforce Now) and other sourcing platforms
• Screen resumes and applications to ensure alignment with job requirements.
• Schedules and manage interviews logistics; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials
• Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
• Organize and participate in recruitment events, job fairs, and other outreach activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required
• At least three years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Required Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certifications
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now HRIS administration and/or ATS use helpful

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies.

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.