Talent Acquisition Specialist I

MINNKOTA POWER COOPERATIVE

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST I

Minnkota Power is seeking qualified applicants for a Talent Acquisition Specialist I located at our headquarters in Grand Forks North Dakota.

The TalentAcquisitionSpecialistIisa highly visible and collaborative member of the Human Resources Department supporting all aspects of talent acquisition. This positionleadsfull-cycle recruiting and onboarding to meet hiring needs and deliver a positive new hire Talent AcquisitionSpecialistIpartnerswith department managers to develop job descriptionsestablishhiring criteria and align compensation within the organizations structure while executing effective sourcing and selection strategies. The role also coordinates onboarding processesincludingorientation compliance documentation and follow-up engagement with new position alsodrives continuous improvement of recruiting and onboarding processes tools and metrics while supporting employee engagement and related HR initiatives.

The salary range for this position begins at $83869 per year. Appropriate pay will be determined based on a candidates skills education and previous relevant experience.

EssentialResponsibilities

Sourcing and Recruiting

• Developsandimplementsrecruitmentstrategy.

• Collaborateswith department managers toidentifyand draftaccuratejob descriptions definehiring criteria andvalidatescompensation alignment.

• Identifiesand implements efficient and effective recruiting methods recognizes when to vary strategy based on the role location etc.

• Creates the job posting anddeterminessourcingprocess.

• Screens applications and helps managers select qualified candidates.

• Schedules interviews oversees preparation of interview questions/guide and other hiring materials.

• Assistswith the interview process attends and conducts interviews.

• Collaborateswith the hiring manager during the offer processtorecommend salary ranges start dates other pertinent details and extend offers to candidates.

• Process all candidates and hires in therecruitingHRIS system.

• Ensurescompliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations company policies and contracts.

• RepresentsMinnkota at career fairs and other educational institutionsto promote our industry and its opportunities within the region and community.

• Identifyhigher educationand militarysourcing pools relevant toMinnkotashiring needs; build and foster an active partnership for near term sourcing.

• Engage in community events at area K-12 schools for longer term sourcing strategy in partnership withCommunicationsdepartment.

• Managesrelocationprocess for both external candidates/new hires and the relocation of current employees to a new work location.

• Analyze sourcing effectivenessand adjust accordingly.

• Assist with AAP and EEOC annual processes and plans.

• Completes andmonitorsnew hire drug testingbackgroundand nepotism reporting processes.

• Identifieswaste inrecruitingprocess and adjusts to reduce time to hire.

• AssistswithupdatingHR Scorecard with recruiting metrics owns metric updates.

• Develops and implements recruiting toolkit for hiring managers.

• Support power plant location and member cooperatives with recruiting as needed particularly with highly specialized roles

Orientation and Onboarding

• AssistHR Coordinatorwithonboardingnewemployeein HRIS system.

• AssistHR Coordinator in partnering withteams (IT Security etc.) to build new employee profile and system(s) access.

• Manages the first-day orientation of new employees to include: scheduling of presenters coordination oforientation day activities.

• Facilitates completion of all onboarding and new hire paperwork on employees first day to include: Form I-9 W-4 and direct deposit benefits applications benefits enrollment and all other internal paperwork.

• Schedules and executes a follow-up meeting with new hires to answer any questions and ensure they are settling into their new role and team.

• Analyzes onboarding survey results and incorporates feedback to refine processes.

• Partners with Communicationsdepartmenttoprojectmanage semi-annual industry education program for new employees

• Administershiring manageronboarding checklist and leads development into formal onboarding toolkit.

Employee Engagement

• Coordinate andfacilitatemeaningful experiences and eventswith the HRCoordinator.

• Assistwith employee engagement and feedback surveys.

• Continually assess and evaluate the impact Cooperative practices and policies have on therecruiting/onboarding experience.

Organizational Competencies

• Safety
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Reliability

Job Competencies

• Approachability
• Organizational Agility
• Organizing
• Customer / Member Focus
• Functional / Technical Skills

Goals and Objectives

An employee filling this role isexpected to meet changing and unique goals andobjectives as establishedby their supervisor related to the broader area in which the employee is assigned.

Job Qualification Standards

Education and Training

• Bachelors degree in human resources or other applicable area; or work experience in combination with education reflecting an equivalency.
• Human Resources certification (or ability to obtain certification within 1 year of employment).

Experience:

• Three to five yearsofRecruiting &Human Resources experiencerequired.
• Experience with industrial workplace settings and/or a union environmentpreferred.
• Thorough knowledge of localstateand Federal lawspertaining toHR isrequired.
• Must exercise the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Must be detailed-oriented andpossessa high degree of accuracy.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: Whileperforming the duties of this position the incumbentis primarily required tosit stand walk stoopbendandfrequentlyutilizea keyboard/computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision peripheral vision depthperceptionand the ability to adjust focus.

Mental demands:While performing the duties of this position the incumbent willbe requiredto problem solve readwriteand analyze data work under schedules and deadline pressure present information to others work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues.

Work Environment:While performing the duties of this position the employee is exposed to an office environment indoorsand will travel outdoors to multiple locations dependent on work.

Benefits

Minnkota Power Cooperative supports employees through a strong total compensation package that includes a competitive pay and benefits package along with career growth opportunities. The cooperative offers:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
Life insurance and AD&D
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Paid leave: Holidays and floating holidays Vacation Sick leave
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
Educational assistance
Membership in select professional organizations

For more information regarding this job and our online application go to. Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application.

Required Experience:

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