Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter

Job Description:

Summary:

The talent acquisition specialist/recruiter will be integral to our human resources team and embedded within our business units and support groups. They will focus on sourcing, recruiting, and screening qualified candidates for a variety of positions, primarily engineering- and science-relate roles, including difficult-to-fill positions. This role is crucial in supporting our expanding business needs and contributing to our company's growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders: partner with business stakeholders and HR staff members to provide recruiting services, such as posting jobs, leading intake meetings, reviewing resumes, sourcing passive candidates, conducting initial candidate screens, participating in pre- and post-interview meetings, and providing candidate feedback on offers.

• Enhance candidate experience: serve as a positive representative of Barr, fostering a positive candidate and stakeholder experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Evaluate recruiting efforts: conduct regular follow-ups with teams to assess current candidates and monitor the effectiveness of recruiting strategies.

• Share best practices: participate in staffing and business meetings to learn about the business and share best recruiting practices.

• Track metrics: review and report on recruiting metrics to drive process improvements.

• Stay informed: keep up-to-date with trends and innovative recruiting practices.

• Advise on selection: serve as an advisor during the selection process.

• Lead special projects: participate in or lead special projects, including tracking recruitment metrics and analytics to drive process improvements. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, a related area, or an equivalent amount of related experience 

• Seven years of recruiting and talent-sourcing experience related to the job responsibilities described above  

• Proven experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies 

• Hands on-experience with sourcing and networking techniques, including recruiting on social platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter 

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills 

• Well-organized, results-oriented, and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment 

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction 

• Skilled at working both independently and as part of a team 

• Ability to positively present Barr and employment opportunities to potential candidates 

• Solid oral and written communication skills 

• Understanding of current federal/state regulations related to employment (e.g., EEOC, OFCCP) 

• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems 

• Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel 

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future 

• Acceptable criminal background check result 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten years of experience in the recruiting and talent-sourcing field 

• Advanced knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter 

• Experience using Workday 

• Experience with engineering, professional services, or consulting firms with an emphasis on technical recruiting (engineering, scientist, and technician roles) 

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position can be based out of Barr's Minneapolis or Duluth, Minnesota, offices.

Compensation: 

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,0000–$109,000. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.  

Benefits:  

People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include: 

• Professional development funding 

• 401(k) retirement savings plan 

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution 

• Cash bonus  

• Medical and dental insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Disability and accidental death insurance 

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses 

• Paid holidays 

• Paid time off 

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Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.