Talent Acquisition Specialist - Denver, CO or Tucson, AZ

Sandvik • Denver, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office in either Downtown Denver or Tucson, AZ. The Talent Acquisition Professional will act as a strategic partner in attracting, recruiting, and hiring highly qualified Field Service Technicians and skilled technical professionals. The role involves developing targeted sourcing strategies, building technician talent pipelines, engaging candidates with field service experience, coordinating skills-based assessments, analyzing labor market trends, and managing the full-cycle recruitment process to ensure a strong workforce capable of delivering exceptional customer support and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in high volume (10-30 requisitions at a time) full life cycle recruiting
• 2+ years’ experience with college recruitment preferred
• Workday experience preferred
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States on an indefinite basis without employer sponsorship.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions at a time
• Able to demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion and professional courtesy; ability to work independently
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with candidates, employees, and managers
• Some Travel required
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people on departments on all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and networking skills
• Interest in taking initiative and being self-directed; ability to be flexible
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes stressful environment
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Technical/maintenance and sales recruiting experience a plus
• Technical/maintenance and sales recruiting experience within the mining industry, or in heavy industrial equipment industry (mechanical knowledge / engines / service work)
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing targeted recruiting strategies to attract Field Service Technicians across geographic regions
• Building and maintaining robust pipelines of qualified candidates with experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, repair, and customer-facing technical support
• Sourcing talent through trade schools, technical colleges, military transition programs, industry associations, referrals, and specialized recruiting platforms
• Screening candidates to assess technical aptitude, field service experience, travel requirements, safety awareness, customer service skills, and cultural fit
• Partnering closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, technician competencies, certifications, and regional staffing demands
• Coordinating and facilitating skills assessments, interviews, and hiring decisions to ensure selection of high-performing field service talent
• Monitoring labor market trends, competitive hiring practices, compensation benchmarks, and technician availability to support effective recruiting strategies
• Managing the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding coordination
• Supporting workforce planning initiatives to ensure adequate technician staffing levels that meet customer service commitments and operational objectives
• Maintaining candidate relationships and talent communities to support current and future field service hiring needs

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive total compensation package
• Competitive benefits package of health, dental, and disability insurance
• Outstanding 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for professional competence development, training, and career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level