Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist-Information Technology

Job Description:

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Information Technology/IT – USA & Canada (USAC)

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Sr. IT Recruiter, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Develop robust external networks across US & Canada to drive talent to our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and pipeline in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool
• Act as a strategic Talent Acquisition Consultant, collaborating with IT hiring leaders to support recruiting efforts in our Development, Cybersecurity, Data and Analytics, IT Strategy and Digital divisions
• Utilize recruiting and candidate-related tools and systems, including applicant tracking systems, resume databases and internet sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Boolean search strings, job boards, etc.)
• Conduct proactive research and explore new ideas to create innovative sourcing strategies
• Convey competitive intelligence and trends to hiring managers and business stakeholders
• Research and build strategies for talent pooling, market mapping, market research and competitor analysis
• Monitor individual performance using data and metrics to track candidates through the sourcing process
• Collaborate with Strategic Workforce Planning, University & Events Recruiting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of experience in IT recruiting and three (3) years of experience building and deploying various IT external talent-sourcing strategies in a private, public, government or military environment 

OR

• High School Diploma/GED or higher from a (completed and verified prior to start) and nine (9) years of experience in IT recruiting and three (3) years of experience building and deploying various IT external talent-sourcing strategies in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience and knowledge with technical acumen across various IT roles and technology (e.g., software development, cybersecurity, data and analytics, applications)
• Experience with recruiting data analytics and metrics
• Presents ability to adapt to change in an ambiguous environment
• Demonstrates stakeholder management and consultation abilities
• Experience in recruiting for multiple functions and departments simultaneously
• Strong project management and collaboration skills
• Exhibits initiative and curiosity
• ATS Recruiting experience

Work location:

• This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Chat with Max

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. 

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $109,202 - $133,469, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/26/2025 To 10/26/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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