Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location

Hybrid - 2-3 days/week in our Minneapolis and Roseville offices

Join Our Dynamic Human Resources Team

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team! This role will report to the HR Manager. The Human Resources team is responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration, enabling employees to thrive and contribute to CEE's sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives. Additionally, HR ensures that the organization's values are reflected in its policies, practices, and employee engagement efforts, driving a culture of accountability, belonging, and continuous improvement to achieve CEE's mission-driven objectives.

This is a consultative role that works in partnership with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, advance equitable and inclusive hiring practices, ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience, and support thoughtful decision-making throughout the recruitment process. The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, coordinating and leading interviews, and conducting offer discussions. This role also contributes to employer branding and outreach efforts that reflect CEE's mission and commitment to community impact. Our ideal candidates will have experience working in a variety of human resources areas in addition to talent acquisition. This position does not have any direct reports.

Who We Are

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and Roseville, MN.We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest's quality of life and economy. Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance.

What We Offer

• Insurance Coverage Options: To ensure you and your family are well protected, we have got you covered with Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see our 2026 Benefit Summary.
• Impact: We want to make the world a better and more energy efficient place. Our work and the decisions we make are rooted in this foundational desire.
• Future Planning: To help you secure your financial future, benefit from our retirement saving program. Reach your goal sooner with our immediate vestingand company contribution.
• Work/Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members in various aspects of their lives. Our benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events, ensuring that you have the support you need during significant life moments and personal challenges.
• Holidays: Our company provides nine paid holidays each year, offering you ample time to observe important occasions and enjoy personal time.
• Growth: We want everyone to grow and learn within their roles. We offer professional development opportunities and education assistance.
• Championing DEI: Our committed DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress throughout the organization.
  

What You'll Do

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective search and sourcing strategies
• Create and post engaging job bulletins, ensuring alignment with affirmative action goals and diversity and inclusion objectives
• Utilize the applicant tracking system to manage applications, communicate with candidates, and track the progress of searches
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, professional associations, career fairs, and networking events
• Design and implement recruitment strategies that attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates
• Coordinate resume review, screenings, interviews, and assessments
• Make compensation recommendations considering internal benchmarking, market pay, internal equity, and budget considerations
• Facilitate communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the entire recruitment lifecycle

Relationship Building

• Develop and maintain strong agency partnerships and candidate relationships to ensure robust and ongoing candidate pipelines
• Represent CEE at job fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities to attract potential candidates

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze the effectiveness of recruitment efforts; recommend and implement enhancements
• Collaborate with the Communications team to advance employment branding and social media strategies
• Solicit feedback, document outcomes, and recommend improvements for future projects
• Train hiring managers and interview panelists on the recruitment process, interviewing methods and best practices, and implicit bias

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with CEE policies and Federal and State regulations throughout the recruitment process
• Act as the Affirmative Action Representative, providing workforce reports and ensuring compliance with affirmative action obligations

Project Ownership

• Own specific HR projects assigned throughout the year (process improvements, policy rollouts, new HR tool implementation, ATS optimization, HR Annual Workplan initiatives, etc.)
• Manage timelines, communications, and coordination for assigned HR projects from concept to completion

Human Resources

• Understand the organization's personnel policies and procedures; assist in their interpretation and development
• Understand overall HR strategies, systems, and procedures across the organization.
• Support and provide "backup" for the HR team during periods of absence
  
  
  
  • Rotate with other team members to act as the first point of contact for HR
  • Collaborate with others to manage the HR email inbox
  • Offer excellent customer service while responding to requests and questions from employees
  • Escalate requests and questions as necessary
  • Know enough about HR details (including but not limited to benefits, leaves, safety, performance, engagement, and policies and procedures) to effectively answer questions
  
  
  
  

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned or apparent

Skills & Knowledge We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Experience working in a human resources capacity
• At least 3 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment including talent sourcing, interviewing, and job offer negotiation
• Intermediate level proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Word
• Experience as a user in an applicant tracking system and with other recruitment tools
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to recruitment and affirmative action
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively and effectively across diverse teams
• Strong time management skills and ability to balance competing priorities and timelines
• Organized, proactive, and reliable

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator for an applicant tracking system (UKG Pro preferred)
• Experience creating and running reports, analyzing recruitment data, and adjusting priorities based on that data
• Strong understanding of and experience with equitable and inclusive hiring practices
• Experience compiling and submitting recruitment-related compliance reports (MN Workforce Certificate Annual Compliance, Affirmative Action, etc.)
• Experience managing small to medium sized, collaborative projects from concept to completion

Compensation

Dependent on qualifications and experience, we expect the pay range upon hire for this position will be $64,000-$67,000 per year.