Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Location: Hybrid in Minneapolis, MN or Minot, ND | Remote in Colorado | Remote in Wisconsin
Candidate must reside in one of the following states: MN, ND, CO, or WI

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM (Local Time)

Are you passionate about building dynamic teams and finding top talent? Do you have a knack for sourcing, recruiting, and nurturing relationships that drive success? If so, we want you to be part of our team! As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Centerspace, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of property management by attracting the best talent who will help us deliver exceptional service to our residents and communities. If you're looking for a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact company growth, apply today! We’d love to connect with you!

As part of the selection process, all candidates are required to complete a 35-minute pre-employment assessment once they complete the job application. Completion of this assessment is mandatory for further consideration of your application. Failure to complete the assessment will result in the discontinuation of your candidacy for the position. Want to learn more about the assessment? Click here!

What's in it for you?

The base salary for this position is expected to be at $72,000 - $80,000/year plus annual bonus, with the actual base salary amount dependent on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's credentials, relevant experience, and primary job location, with consideration given to internal equity. 

This position is also eligible for:

• Annual Performance Bonus, 
• 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Birthday Holiday, Paid Diversity Day
• Paid Caregiver and Paid Parental Leave
• 20% Rent, Parking, and Storage Discount for Centerspace rents
• 32 Paid Hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits – 1st of Month Following Start Date
• Centerspace Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) match up to 5% per paycheck
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program

About Centerspace: Centerspace was founded in Minot, North Dakota, in 1970. You can find our corporate support offices located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and in Minot North Dakota, along with onsite operations in six states. From Denver, CO to Minneapolis, MN, our company continues to grow throughout the Midwest, proudly providing apartment homes to thousands of residents, extending our vision to be the premier provider of apartment homes in vibrant communities by focusing on integrity and serving others.  Centerspace is built around our employees. Our Mission and Vision unites our employees as one team.

Summary

The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for recruitment, candidate selection/assessment, targeting talent pools and pre-employment processes and strategies for Centerspace. Key resource in strengthening the Centerspace talent acquisition infrastructure of systems, training, processes, practices, and vendor relationship management and optimization. 

Expectations

Follows already established procedures but expected to strengthen recruiting processes to drive quality selection and hire quality, in addition to comprehensive protocols. Generally given guidance but expected to be self-directed once trained. Possesses the ability to manage multiple opportunities at various stages of completion, follow instructions, prioritize duties, and comply with deadlines. Essential and first point of contact for applicants, new hires, and hiring managers, demonstrating excellent customer service and communication skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Proactively Builds a Talent Pipeline
  • Develops creative recruiting strategies to find and attract talent.
  • Develops a diverse talent pool.
  • Conducts research to identify and execute the most effective marketing campaigns.
  • Network with industry contacts, colleges/universities, resident referral community, team member referrals to source candidates for open opportunities and develop qualified candidate pools in advance of hiring needs.
  • Attends and actively participates in job fairs and networking events.
  • Partner with Marketing to develop company branded recruiting materials.
  • Partner with Hiring Managers to identify growth team members, aid in succession planning, identify at risk team members to proactively build talent pipeline.
  • Deeply understands the mindset of the talent we seek to attract and build experiences to articulate Centerspace’s employer value proposition.

• Selects and Hires Top Talent
  • Responsible for setup and maintenance of Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Primary contact for candidates at all stages of the application and pre-employment process, establishing and maintaining positive relationships while effectively demonstrating the value of Centerspace as an employer of choice.
  • Leads and participated in high quality, end to end selection process for all roles assigned.
  • Responsible for job advertising and working with hiring managers to determine appropriate advertising plans for their open opportunities.
  • Develops and manages relationships with employment agencies and community organizations.
  • Responsible for phone screening applicants, which may include performing the phone screens and providing recommendations to the hiring managers as well as providing question sets and instructions/training to hiring managers to perform their own screening.
  • Review applications and resumes to determine qualified candidate pools.
  • Maintains interview guides for all high-volume opportunities and continuously updates to meet business needs.
  • Provides hiring managers with guidance and training for interviewing and selection best practices.
  • May assist with interviews, either onsite for geographically nearby regions, or remotely.

• Prepares and sends all offer letters and decline notices for open positions.
• Initiates and processes due diligence for all job offers, including background checks, reference checks and any pre-employment assessments. Responsible for gathering any information necessary for Centerspace to make informed hiring decisions.
• Composes and issues pre-adverse and adverse action letters in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when an applicant fails to pass Centerspace’s background check process.
• Responsible for maintaining recruiting records in compliance with all Centerspace reporting requirements.
• Aggressively manages high volume of open requisitions and days to fill and other KPI’s set for Talent Acquisition.

• Other
  • Assists with various Talent and Culture projects as needed and assigned.
  • Responsible for training and development of hiring managers in areas related to recruiting, selecting, and hiring diverse talent.
  • Supports onboarding processes.
  • Remains current on company policy and procedure and federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
  • Primary backup for Talent Acquisition.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

Some travel required (Up to 10%).  Travel may include visits to our assets, career fairs, and conferences. 

Equipment Issued

Standard computer package.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; and four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with applicant tracking systems or other resume database tools (preferably UKG) is preferred.
• Certificates and/or Licenses: SHRM-CP is preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Language Skills: Able to read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, summary plan descriptions, benefit plan documents, and procedural manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have moderate to advanced Word processing and Power Point skills. Moderate to advanced ability in Spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) is required. Team member will be expected to design professional presentations and spreadsheets, evaluate the validity of data, and design/use formulas, pivot tables, tables, charts and other advanced functions. 

Centerspace Values: 6 Keys

Centerspace expects team members to adhere to our 6 Keys, which outline the expectations in place for all team members regarding the attitudes and behaviors displayed while doing the work assigned in any position.

• Do the Right Thing: Integrity, ethics, and accountability guide all our decisions, with a laser focus on delivering results.
• One Team: We have one mission, one vision, one family, one team. Collaborate. Empower. Communicate.
• Serve Others: Respect everyone. Build trust. Listen. Deliver outstanding customer service. Develop our communities.
• Dare to Win: Be courageous. I seek continuous improvement. Be bold. Speak up. Exceed expectations.
• Embrace Change: Be flexible. Innovate the future. Thrive. Encourage and reward creativity.
• Take Action: Lead the market. Be proactive. Execute the strategy. Capitalize on opportunity.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Additional details regarding competencies and other duties are available upon request.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.

“Centerspace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Centerspace is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Centerspace are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centerspace will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Centerspace encourages applicants of all ages.”

Salary : $72,000 - $80,000