We are looking for an experienced recruiting specialist to support hiring initiatives in St Paul, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage full-cycle recruitment while building strong partnerships with hiring leaders and delivering an excellent candidate experience. The role combines strategic talent acquisition planning with hands-on execution across sourcing, screening, coordination, and process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruiting activities for assigned openings, from intake discussions through offer coordination and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers to define talent needs, align on selection criteria, and create effective recruiting strategies for priority roles.
• Source candidates with relevant experience through platforms such as LinkedIn, internal systems, referrals, and other recruiting channels to build strong talent pipelines.
• Screen applicants, conduct initial evaluations, and present well-matched candidates based on experience, skills, and organizational fit.
• Maintain accurate records in recruiting and HR systems, including Workday, while ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and hiring standards.
• Coordinate interviews, provide timely communication to candidates and stakeholders, and deliver a responsive, service-focused recruitment experience.
• Support negotiations and offer processes by collaborating with leadership, HR partners, and operational teams to move candidates efficiently through hiring stages.
• Analyze recruiting activity and workflow trends using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to improve reporting, organization, and process effectiveness.
• Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement efforts related to staffing practices, recruiting operations, and policy adherence.