Paladin Technologies Hiring for Talent Acquisition Specialist at Minneapolis, MN, United States Full Time

Paladin Technologies is a premiere complex systems integrator that designs and deploys sophisticated systems technology in a client-focused approach.

Operating in 30 offices across North America, Paladin is a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of integrated systems including Security, Audio-Visual, and Data Networking systems.

Due to continued business growth in 2023, we are looking to expand our Talent Acquisition Department! You will recruit for a variety of disciplines across North America and will source talent and provide value-added service by building a strong talent pipeline that increases our bench strength.

As a brand ambassador, you will act to maximize employee engagement and development in areas of talent acquisition. You enjoy being creative and utilize a wide variety of sourcing methods beyond postings.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Perform full-cycle recruitment activities which includes formulation and execution of our talent acquisition strategy, interviewing, providing education, advising hiring managers, understanding recruiting needs and job requirements, and conducting reference checks.
• Develop and continuously improve the overall recruitment process, both internally and externally.
• Source and manage candidate pools by identifying and approaching active and passive candidates through appropriate channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through continuous sourcing and attending relevant industry conferences, professional group meetings, and other events to target top talent.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to include professional networking, direct sourcing, employee referral program, and social media to focus on a diverse pool of talent.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with candidates, employees and hiring managers to achieve recruitment goals.
• Partner with department leaders to gain an understanding of the business drivers, objectives and regional challenges affecting talent acquisition.
• Generate key hiring metrics and provide regular progress updates on search findings to management.
• Facilitate follow-up meetings with candidates and hiring managers.
• Participate in the development of the job evaluation process and work with managers to create job descriptions and postings.
• Uphold confidentiality in the execution of the role.
• Partner with the HR team to build and enhance our employer brand through the management of our Talent Community, Employee Value Proposition, and content creation.
• Participates in HR related projects and / or performs other tasks as required that assist with the success of Paladin Technologies.
• In collaboration with the HR team, support employee communication and messaging to ensure that employees are familiar with the organization’s mission, goals, policies, and expectations.

Qualifications :

• 2-4 years of progressive recruitment experience
• Recruiting for technical roles in the construction industry is preferred with an emphasis being placed on; design, electrical, engineering, low voltage, controls, instrumentation, electrical systems and / or telecommunications.
• Recruitment Agency consulting or corporate recruiting experience across a variety of positions is an asset.
• Previous experience managing multiple regions across several time zones, provinces and / or countries is an asset.
• Proven track record of successful sourcing and candidate generation with and in-depth knowledge of creative sourcing techniques to uncover passive candidates.
• Strong experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) JazzHR and DocuSign processes.
• Previous experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, and advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean searching) an asset
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent designation preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English an asset
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening

Demonstrated Professional Competencies :

• Solid verbal and written communication to support candidate recommendations and explain search updates.
• Ability to write and present Employment Offers & Employee Benefits
• Strong listening & relationship building skills along with the ability to influence internal clients.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills sufficient to resolve problems or identify alternatives.
• Ability to multi-task and apply a sense of urgency.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and be willing to assist team members whenever needed.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and deal effectively, tactfully and with complete confidentiality with employees, outside partners, and stakeholders of the company.

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and / or customers;

manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment.

Working Conditions

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Compensation : $60,000 – $75,000 DOE

Paladin Technologies offers a strong compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance, 401(k), PTO and paid sick leave, training, and certification opportunities, and more.

Company Info :

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking.

As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support.

Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United Stated and Canada, and nearly 1,500 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics / OSP, Structured Cabling, and more.

We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status .

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 858-668-1705 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.