Talent Acquisition Associate

Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience and well-being as a Talent Acquisition Associate!

Shift Details: FT – 40 hours/week

Compensation: based on experience

About 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 and


• Collaborates 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 needed

Job Highlights:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 403(b) Retirement Plan


• HSA & FSA Programs


• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability


• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs


• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in HR Administration or equivalent experience


• 3 years experience managing all phases of recruitment and hiring process

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM certification


• Understanding of the nonprofit industry

About 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.