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Talent Acquisition Specialist and Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mortenson
Minneapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Mar 2026
💰 $144,700/yr($79,000/yr$144,700/yr)

About the role

SUMMARY 

 

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and a Talent Acquisition Specialist that will serve as a trusted advisor to the hiring managers and support business objectives and business relationships. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

  • Act as Customer Relationship Manager for assigned business groups 

  • Develop and update staffing priorities 

  • Design and implement sourcing initiatives to attract and engage top-tier talent aligned with organizational goals.

  • Conduct weekly customer relationship meetings and update staffing reports 

  • Source and staff open positions, recruit diverse candidates 

  • Work with hiring managers on recruitment and selection plans 

  • Negotiate and manage external recruiting resources 

  • Conduct reference checks and establish employment offers 

  • Develop talent sourcing approaches (direct recruiting, job fairs, internet recruiting) 

  • Refer team members to appropriate headquarters services (benefits, issue resolution, drug and alcohol-free program) 

 

NOTE: This position offers opportunities at both levels, Talent Acquisition Specialist and Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.  

 

 QUALIFICATIONS 

 

  • Demonstrate strong willingness to learn the business and develop deep understanding of each role in order to effectively identify and attract top-tier talent

  • Ability to recommend hiring decisions to upper management 

  • Proficiency in PC and widely used software packages (Excel, MS Word, HRIS/database) 

  • Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback 

  • Experience within renewables and/or manufacturing sectors preferred, bringing insight into industry standards and best practices

  • Exhibits intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to understand processes, people, and challenges at a deeper level

  • Ability to travel up to 25%

 

Talent Acquisition Specialist:

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field

    • Minimum four years recruiting/HR experience or combination of higher education and experience 

  • The base pay range for this role is $79,000 - $118,600

 

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist:

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field

    • Minimum seven years recruiting/HR experience or combination of higher education and experience 

  • The base pay range for this role is $96,400 - $144,700

 

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. 

 

 

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  

  • Dental plan  

  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  

  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  

  • Employer paid Life

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