DescriptionCome join our life-changing team building hope, resilience and well-being as a Talent Acquisition Associate!Shift Details: FT – 40 hours/weekCompensation: based on experienceAbout the job:As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will partner with leaders to research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization. work closely with leaders to be intimately involved the recruiting efforts to fill leadership positions.This position may also take on HR Generalist responsibilities assisting with employee relations concerns, learning and development and other daily functions of the HR Department as may be needed and/or time permits.Essentials:Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the full recruiting lifecycle.Work closely with leaders to gain a thorough understanding of VOA’s hiring needs, implement tailored approaches for departmental recruiting success andCollaborates with department directors and program managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria to be used in creating attractive and impactful job postings.Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting practices and strategies based on the needs of the organization.Stay active with current job boards, social networks, and platforms to find talent.Screens applications for best fit candidates, may conduct screening interviews and selects qualified candidates.Oversee the interview process including scheduling interviews, leading preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resources staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.Actively seeks out opportunities to develop VOA’s visibility in the marketplace through researching and participating in unique recruiting opportunities and college job fairs.Employee Relations support as neededJob Highlights:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance403(b) Retirement PlanHSA & FSA ProgramsEmployer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term DisabilityQuality training, continuing career education and leadership programsPaid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)Required Qualifications:Bachelors degree in HR Administration or equivalent experience3 years experience managing all phases of recruitment and hiring processPreferred Qualifications:SHRM certificationUnderstanding of the nonprofit industryAbout Us:Volunteers of America MN/WI which serves as an affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Volunteers of America Minnesota is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity, and hope.Take pride in helping others and join us today!At VOA, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)