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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mortenson
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2026
Summary 

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and a Talent Acquisition Specialist that will serve as a trusted advisor to the hiring managers and support business objectives and business relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Customer Relationship Manager for assigned business and operating groups
  • Develop and update staffing priorities
  • Design and implement sourcing initiatives to attract and engage top-tier talent aligned with organizational goals.
  • Conduct weekly customer relationship meetings and update staffing reports
  • Proactively source and recruit top talent for open roles, while supporting inclusive hiring practices and equal employment opportunity
  • Strategize with hiring managers on recruitment and selection plans
  • Negotiate and manage external recruiting resources
  • Establish employment offers
  • Develop talent sourcing approaches (direct recruiting, job fairs, internet recruiting)
  • Refer team members to appropriate headquarters services (benefits, issue resolution, drug and alcohol-free program)

NOTE: This position offers opportunities at both levels, Talent Acquisition Specialist and Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrate strong willingness to learn the business and develop deep understanding of each role in order to effectively identify and attract top-tier talent
  • Ability to recommend hiring decisions to upper management
  • Proficiency in PC and widely used software packages (Excel, MS Word, HRIS/database)
  • Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback
  • Experience within renewables and/or manufacturing sectors preferred, bringing insight into industry standards and best practices
  • Exhibits intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to understand processes, people, and challenges at a deeper level
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field
  • Minimum four years recruiting/HR experience or combination of higher education and experience
  • The base pay range for this role is $79,000 - $118,600

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field
  • Minimum seven years recruiting/HR experience or combination of higher education and experience
  • The base pay range for this role is $96,400 - $144,700

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

A few benefits offered include: 

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25 hours / week)

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage 
  • Dental plan 
  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves 
  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 
  • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Adoption Assistance  
  • Gym Membership Discount Program  

Please Make Note

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 

Let’s Redefine Possible® 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

  • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.  No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Salary : $79,000 - $118,600

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