Talent Acquisition Specialist / Human Resources Specialist 2

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID: 88807

Location: Statewide

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 09/22/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Confidential

Division/Unit: DHS-Payroll / Human Res Strategic Solutions

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: Yes; up to 5%

Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82/hourly; $58,129 - $85,232/annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework is available on a limited basis. Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework. Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for providing full cycle recruitment and staffing services to Direct Care and Treatment. Working collaboratively as part of the DCT Human Resources team, this position will execute day-to-day recruitment activities which include partnering with hiring managers to understand their particular business needs, creating strategic recruitment plans, driving talent pipeline development, and providing consistent updates on recruitment progress. Other duties may include:

• Develop and maintain foundational relationships with labor unions, management, community and diversity organizations, and higher education institutions
• Attend job fairs and networking events to connect with job seekers and promote career opportunities
• Continuously network and research opportunities for new partnerships (i.e. community partners, workforce development programs, diversity job boards/organizations, niche job boards, associations)
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to hiring managers and supervisors in the areas of recruitment, retention, and compensation
• Work closely with other human resources teams such as transactions, leave management, and labor relations to understand their work and support their business processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in recruiting, sourcing, and building talent pipelines. Experience must demonstrate:
• Full cycle recruiting
• Sourcing candidates from different platforms, such as, Indeed and LinkedIn
• Posting jobs on various job boards
• Experience with applicant tracking systems
• Reviewing resumes and interacting with and selecting top talent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Management consultation
• Strategic planning
• Job analysis/classification
• Compensation

Additional Requirements:

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment. Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.