About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together finding a better way and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference join us.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Manager leads the development and execution of strategic talent acquisition initiatives to attract hire and retain top talent. This role manages the full recruitment lifecycle oversees the Talent Acquisition (TA) teamincluding recruiters TA coordinators and contingent workforce program staffand ensures a positive candidate experience aligned with business objectives and employer branding.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coach and inspire the Talent Acquisition teamincluding recruiters and TA coordinatorsby mentoring developing and evaluating staff setting clear performance goals and metrics and fostering a high-performing collaborative and inclusive environment to achieve hiring objectives across multiple business units and functions.

• Assign recruiters and coordinators to requisitions based on business priorities workload balance and expertise.

• Oversee the contingent workforce program including vendor and contract management ensuring effective usage and renewal of third-party recruiting support.

• Develop and implement comprehensive long-term talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans by partnering with senior business leaders hiring managers and HR Business Partners to forecast workforce needs.

• Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders to influence talent decisions using market insights competitive intelligence and analytics.

• Oversee all aspects of the recruitment process from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding ensuring processes are consistently applied and aligned with company standards policies and employment laws.

• Maintain accurate requisition data leveraging recruiting technologies (such as Workday Rooster sourcing platforms and analytics tools) to improve efficiency and support data-driven decision-making.

• Drive standardization of recruiting processes technology and tools to achieve scalability and operational excellence across the organization.

• Establish recruiting metrics reporting and best practices to monitor effectiveness and continuously improve performance by using data and analytics to track recruitment success identify areas for improvement report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop and execute plans to drive productivity enhancements.

• Lead initiatives to build and promote the companys employer brand to attract a diverse high-caliber talent audience.

• Champion the employer value proposition through events partnerships and digital channels.

• Ensure a seamless engaging and inclusive experience for candidates at every stage of the hiring journey.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8 years of related professional experience in talent acquisition or HR including work education transferable skills and military experience.

• 2 years managing a team with proven experience coaching mentoring and developing employees.

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale high-volume recruiting efforts and designing scalable processes.

• Strong consulting communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Advanced knowledge of recruiting technologies (e.g. ATS Workday LinkedIn)

• Ability to analyze hiring data and trends to optimize recruitment processes.

• Demonstrated strategic problem-solving ability and data-driven decision-making.

• Bachelors degree

Preferred Skills & Experience

• MBA

• Knowledge in change management communication strategy planning & analytics and program design & management.

Role Designation

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships creativity and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position including skills ability and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401k

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer please review our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

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