Sr Talent Acquisition Lead

120,000-135,000 per year Minneapolis, MN, USA Salary Full Time - Hybrid/Remote Sr. Talent Acquisition Lead (Hybrid/Remote) VAA, an engineering and design firm, is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition professional to develop and execute best-in-class sourcing and recruiting strategies that attract a diverse pool of talented technical candidates for current and future openings. The ideal candidate is results-driven, creative, highly motivated and has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. VAA's talent is at the heart of our success. Consider joining our team where we will continue to build something extraordinary. Let's get growing Your role: Sourcing/Recruiting/Interviewing + Identify and implement an innovative and strategic sourcing and recruitment plan that results in talented hires and the development of a strong candidate pipeline for future openings. + Build strong relationships with candidates and referral sources throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience that represents VAA's values and brand. + Collaborate with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand business needs and ideal candidate profiles. + Source top talent through multiple channels which may include the ATS, social media, Boolean searches, LinkedIn recruiter, etc. + Conduct initial candidate screens and determine eligibility for advancement in the selection process. + Oversee the reference check, PI, and application processes ensuring they are completed according to VAA policy. + Maintain and ensure compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) and related employment laws and regulations. + Track relevant metrics, and analyze sourcing effectiveness. + Coordinate with contingency agencies, as needed. Outreach + Contact and engage with potential candidates. + Lead college and university initiatives by collaborating with career centers, faculty, staff, and student organizations, and participating in career fairs. + Promote and coordinate VAA student and faculty site visits. + Attend relevant community/networking events to represent VAA and make connections in the engineering industry. + Develop and maintain a referral network by cultivating authentic relationships with candidates, college & university faculty & staff, VAA employees, and other sources of candidate referrals. + Manage the employee referral program. Your resume must include: + Bachelor's degree in business, human resource management, or related field. Relevant experience considered in lieu of degree requirement. + 8+ years of recruiting/sourcing experience in engineering, technical, professional services, or related industries. + Ability to travel up to 25% or as needed to achieve objectives. Starting Annual Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills. Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, paid leave, and more. Get to Know VAA VAA is an Engineering, Planning, and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses. Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find, and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: Why VAA? + It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work. + Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition + Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement. + An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) Let's get growing Your career. Your talents. Your network. Apply today. 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