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Director Talent Accquisition

City of Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2026 CLOSED ON 4/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Talent Accquisition position at City of Minneapolis?

Position Description

The Director of HR Talent Acquisitions oversees sourcing, identifying, and hiring employees for the City of Minneapolis.

Work Location

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Direct the city’s talent pipelines for current and future job openings while developing policies and leading all sourcing strategies for the City of Minneapolis.
  • Evaluate hiring and recruitment strategies to determine strategic alignment with business goals and talent strategies. Continuously evaluate programs using data driven measures of effectiveness.
  • Work alongside the Chief Human Resources Officer, elected officials, and other City staff to develop programs and establish annual budgets recruitment and hiring.
  • Manage external partnerships with colleges, job boards, and vendors.
  • Participate in setting HR strategic direction and operational plans by ensuring effective and collaborative working relationships within the HR Department.
  • Implement, monitor, promote, and evaluate human resources processes, services, and solutions.
  • Direct and execute day-to-day operational HR functions, including, but not limited to, Federal and State laws and regulations, City ordinances, Civil Service Rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of management to enhance their understanding of Human Resources processes, functions, and solutions.
  • Champion continuous improvement efforts, and assist management in process planning and hiring re-engineering, and organization development to improve current business processes.
  • Perform supervisory functions, including job performance evaluations, employee training opportunities, individual development plans, approving work, and vacation schedules, etc.
  • Provide guidance to department heads relating to staffing issues, related recruitment, and their budget implications.
  • Participate as a representative of the city in arbitration hearings as appropriate.
  • Make recommendations for adjustments, continuation or elimination of total rewards elements based on performance experience Make recommendations for adjustments, regarding staffing processes based on candidate experience and needs of city employment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
  • Lead the periodic review of city staffing results with elected officials and department heads that addresses attraction, retention, and staffing levels all for positions in the city.

Working Conditions: Office environment

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Government, Public Administration or equivalent

Minimum Experience

Requires seven years of related experience

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience 100%. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit. This is an appointed position.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Comfortable navigating in a political environment with elected officials and appointed leaders.
  • Effective problem-solving skills.
  • Possess both strategic and tactical skills with demonstrated success.
  • Cultural competence.
  • Effective communicator.
  • Results-oriented.
  • Resourceful – able to lead a division with a finite amount of resources.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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