Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist - Core Team

Location Address:

2925 Chicago Ave
Loading Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321


Date Posted:

November 11, 2026

Department:

16001018 Human Resources Recruitment

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• Day shifts
• No Weekends

Job Description:

The Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist is a Talent Acquisition support and operations role rather than a recruiter position. The primary focus is supporting the intake, creation, and posting of job requisitions and other processes that keep hiring moving efficiently. This role also offers an opportunity to build broader Talent Acquisition knowledge through project work and cross-training in areas such as candidate sourcing and recruitment, making it a great opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in Talent Acquisition.

Principle Responsibilities

• Supports the overall recruitment process
  • Supports processes related to creation and posting of job requisitions and/or may facilitate the union bidding process, screen and present qualified candidates and bidders for high volume contract and non-contract roles.
  • Partners with management and Human Resources colleagues to understand job specifications/requirements, competencies, make salary recommendations and negotiate starting salary with candidates.
  • Communicates with applicable stakeholders to identify their business strategies, talent needs, set realistic expectations, establish timeframes, sourcing plans and review talent availability.
  • Facilitates a fully compliant recruitment process by leveraging applicant tracking system and standardized tools.
  • Evaluates employment factors such as job experience, education and training, skills, knowledge and abilities, licensure and other data pertinent to classification, selection and referral.
  • Sources both active and passive candidates, develop networks to ensure constant flow of qualified candidates using various tools such as social media, career fairs, agencies and recruiting contractors.
  • Develops a pool of qualified and diverse candidates in advance of need to build networks to find qualified passive candidates.
  • Supports the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
  • Conducts phone screens and/or interviews to recruit prospective employees.
  • Provides applicants with information on the company, culture, oversee background checks and drug testing, check references and ensure successful hiring and on-boarding process.
  • Utilizes workforce plans, data and analytics to influence the recruitment strategy and hiring decision.
  • Participates in Talent Acquisition projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field
• 0 to 2 years' experience and entry level knowledge of full life cycle recruitment including sourcing, prescreening, interviewing and employment law

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience including customer service, general office and administrative experience.
• Experience performing recruitment activities in a union environment

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $27.65 to $37.90 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.