Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Company: Agate Housing
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Agate Housing and Services is an innovative and collaborative nonprofit organization whose mission is to end homelessness and relieve hunger through action and advocacy. We progress toward this goal by providing emergency services, shelter, and housing programs for individuals and families. We meet people experiencing homelessness where they are and accompany them on their journey to safe, stable housing and a healthier life. We believe that housing is a basic human right.Agate Housing and Services values are:Integrity: Consistently doing the right thing even if it isn't the popular thing.Equity: Fighting the status quo by actively examining and changing the way things are done to better represent the people who are most impacted by homelessness and hunger.Humanity: Understanding how these issues impact us- the community, our staff, and the people we work with- as a collective and developing relationships by establishing trust when we put in work to understand the needs of people experiencing homelessness and hunger.Creativity: Responding to the needs of the community with innovative and unique solutions.Benefits of working with us:

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• Employer-paid Dental and Life Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Flex Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Floating holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match, up to 3%, deferred
• Referral Bonus ProgramPosition Overview:The Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) is equal parts slayer of identifying, cultivating and bringing talent into the organization and providing expertise to the Human Resources Department. The TABP will bring a deep, strategic mindset to the organization, and partner with the Deputy Director of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to not only meet today's talent needs, but to strategize on long-term talent management priorities. In this role, you will also collaborate closely with leadership to enhance the employer brand to successfully identify, attract and retain top talent.Position Responsibilities:
  • Oversee full-cycle recruitment, ensuring consistent communication with hiring managers.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to update job descriptions, requirements and responsibilities.
  • Identify and implement successful recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
  • Post open positions, manage online advertisement and update community partners.
  • Screen and select qualified candidates, schedule and attend interviews with hiring managers/directors/additional stakeholders.
  • Create position-specific interview questionnaires and best-practice FAQ.
  • Manage the offer process, make salary range recommendations, and set start dates.
  • Comply with federal/state/local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
  • Attend and host job fairs and recruitment events.
  • Maintain records of training and development activities and outcomes.
  • Assess training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers, facilitators, and team members.
  • Complete required reference/background checks.
  • Partner with organizational leaders to align recruitment efforts with business objectives.
  • Streamline the hiring process to ensure a variety of suitable candidates for hiring managers.
  • Support new hire orientation and onboarding.
  • Plan and forecast workforce needs.
  • Thought partner and strategize on organizational talent needs.
  • Collaborate with leadership to establish a consistent brand identity appealing to candidates.
  • Increase brand awareness through boosting organizational presence on online platforms.
  • Develop and build relationships with external agencies that may refer suitable candidates.
  • Design and conduct training for all team members who support recruitment efforts.
  • Ensure that hiring practices are inclusive, diverse and offer equal opportunities to all.
  • Assist with routine human resources matters related to employee relations, benefits administration and learning and development.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in human resources, related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
    • 3-5 years managing all phases of full cycle recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.
    • 2+ years of experience in Benefits Administration.
    • Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and good negotiation tactics.
    • Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
    • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
    • Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
    • Proficient with/ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software, recruitment systems, Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
    • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and demonstrated skills in understanding cultural differences.
    • Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
    • Creative problem solver. Sees challenges as opportunities to think outside the box.Preferred Qualifications:
      • 2+ years of experience working in a union environment.
      • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
      • Commitment to Agate Housing and Services' values and mission of ending homelessness and relieving hunger through action and advocacy.
      • Commitment to working towards an anti-racist culture both within Agate Housing and Services and the broader community.
      • Hold the belief that every household can achieve housing stability.
      • Commitment to harm reduction and housing first philosophies.
      • Work respectfully with clients, coworkers, and key stakeholders who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion.
      • Ability to establish rapport quickly with people experiencing a crisis through use of trauma informed care, client centered care, and strengths-based approaches.
      • Ability to meet expectations regarding paperwork and documentation through organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently and accurately, competency and comfort using technology and computers.We highly encourage applicants with lived experience to apply, however, those that have received services from Agate Housing and Services within the last two years are ineligible for employment.How to submit your employment application:Visit agatemn.isolvedhire.com and select the opening for which you wish to apply. Submit your information and upload your resume and cover letter. If you have an existing account, log in to your account before submitting another application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants will be selected for interviews as applications are received. No phone calls, please.Agate Housing and Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and strives to promote an environment that is diverse and inclusive where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Employees actively participate in various committees that give voice to staff to create active participation and involvement in shaping the future of our agency.Agate Housing and Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of color, indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LBGTQ+ individuals.
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