Talent Acquisition Specialist

Center for Energy and Environment•Minneapolis, MN

16h•$64,000 - $67,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team! This role will report to the HR Manager. The Human Resources team is responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration, enabling employees to thrive and contribute to CEE’s sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives. Additionally, HR ensures that the organization’s values are reflected in its policies, practices, and employee engagement efforts, driving a culture of accountability, belonging, and continuous improvement to achieve CEE’s mission-driven objectives. This is a consultative role that works in partnership with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, advance equitable and inclusive hiring practices, ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience, and support thoughtful decision-making throughout the recruitment process. The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, coordinating and leading interviews, and conducting offer discussions. This role also contributes to employer branding and outreach efforts that reflect CEE’s mission and commitment to community impact. Our ideal candidates will have experience working in a variety of human resources areas in addition to talent acquisition. This position does not have any direct reports. Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and Roseville, MN.â¯We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest’s quality of life and economy. Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience working in a human resources capacity
At least 3 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment including talent sourcing, interviewing, and job offer negotiation
Intermediate level proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Word
Experience as a user in an applicant tracking system and with other recruitment tools
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to recruitment and affirmative action
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively and effectively across diverse teams
Strong time management skills and ability to balance competing priorities and timelines
Organized, proactive, and reliable

Nice To Haves

Experience as an administrator for an applicant tracking system (UKG Pro preferred)
Experience creating and running reports, analyzing recruitment data, and adjusting priorities based on that data
Strong understanding of and experience with equitable and inclusive hiring practices
Experience compiling and submitting recruitment-related compliance reports (MN Workforce Certificate Annual Compliance, Affirmative Action, etc.)
Experience managing small to medium sized, collaborative projects from concept to completion

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective search and sourcing strategies
Create and post engaging job bulletins, ensuring alignment with affirmative action goals and diversity and inclusion objectives
Utilize the applicant tracking system to manage applications, communicate with candidates, and track the progress of searches
Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, professional associations, career fairs, and networking events
Design and implement recruitment strategies that attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates
Coordinate resume review, screenings, interviews, and assessments
Make compensation recommendations considering internal benchmarking, market pay, internal equity, and budget considerations
Facilitate communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the entire recruitment lifecycle
Develop and maintain strong agency partnerships and candidate relationships to ensure robust and ongoing candidate pipelines
Represent CEE at job fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities to attract potential candidates
Analyze the effectiveness of recruitment efforts; recommend and implement enhancements
Collaborate with the Communications team to advance employment branding and social media strategies
Solicit feedback, document outcomes, and recommend improvements for future projects
Train hiring managers and interview panelists on the recruitment process, interviewing methods and best practices, and implicit bias
Ensure compliance with CEE policies and Federal and State regulations throughout the recruitment process
Act as the Affirmative Action Representative, providing workforce reports and ensuring compliance with affirmative action obligations
Own specific HR projects assigned throughout the year (process improvements, policy rollouts, new HR tool implementation, ATS optimization, HR Annual Workplan initiatives, etc.)
Manage timelines, communications, and coordination for assigned HR projects from concept to completion
Understand the organization’s personnel policies and procedures; assist in their interpretation and development
Understand overall HR strategies, systems, and procedures across the organization.
Support and provide “backup” for the HR team during periods of absence
Rotate with other team members to act as the first point of contact for HR
Collaborate with others to manage the HR email inbox
Offer excellent customer service while responding to requests and questions from employees
Escalate requests and questions as necessary
Know enough about HR details (including but not limited to benefits, leaves, safety, performance, engagement, and policies and procedures) to effectively answer questions
Other duties as assigned or apparent