• Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Aston Carter (Eagan, MN)


    Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to demonstrate recruitment best practices and lead innovative recruitment initiatives. This role requires partnering with hiring managers and HR business partners to develop effective marketplace recruitment strategies.

    Responsibilities

    + Demonstrate recruitment best practices and lead recruitment initiatives.

    + Partner with hiring managers and HR business partners to develop effective marketplace recruitment strategies.

    + Screen talent pools to confirm qualifications including experience, knowledge, attributes, interest, job fit, total reward requirements, and work authorization.

    + Create searches for qualified candidates to maintain a talent pipeline.

    + Identify target industries, companies, user groups, professional associations, or educational institutions to proactively source qualified candidates.

    + Prepare and implement strategies using multiple techniques including online databases, employee referrals, internal databases, and associate networks.

    + Partner with other Talent Acquisition team members to coordinate strategies and activities to create efficiencies and collaborate on marketplace talent opportunities.

    + Develop internal and external networks to support passive sourcing efforts.

    + Provide insights and recommendations for future Talent Acquisition needs.

    + Provide reporting on key sourcing and recruiting metrics by analyzing and summarizing data and trends for continuous improvement.

    Essential Skills

    + Knowledge of legal policies and procedures related to hiring practices and other work-related activities.

    + Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, and training.

    + Verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

    + Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience recruiting for exempt positions.

    + Experience sourcing candidates for Digital (Engineering/IT) roles.

    + Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent training required.

    + 5-7 years of customer service-related experience required.

    Work Environment

    This role typically operates from 8 am to 5 pm, with potential for remote work if all essential and additional skills are met. The work environment is flexible, supporting a balance between collaboration and independent work.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position that is remote.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $43.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Eagan,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.