Mortenson · 1 day ago
Talent Acquisition Manager - College Recruiting | Mortenson
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $164K/yr
10+ years expMortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC specializing in various markets such as sports, renewable energy, and healthcare. They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager – College Recruiting to lead the college recruiting function, focusing on building diverse early-career talent pipelines and enhancing the candidate experience.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to understand team structures, strategy, workforce planning needs, and translate those needs into a unified early‑talent acquisition strategy
Serve as a thought leader and brand ambassador, strengthening the employment brand through strategic partnerships, campus presence, and storytelling
Lead the strategy, relationships, and year‑round engagement with national outreach and diversity‑focused partners to strengthen pipelines and maximize partnership impact
Create and drive innovative sourcing, engagement, and pipelining strategies to ensure strong candidate pools that support business growth
Lead the full lifecycle of the college recruiting function to hire interns and full‑time early‑career talent, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Oversee all campus recruitment activities, including in‑person school strategies, campus champion teams, virtual career events, CRM/ATS management, screening, interviewing, offer delivery, candidate alignment, and campus event execution
Design a superior candidate experience with innovative strategies that engage and inspire students pursuing internship and full‑time opportunities
Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure messaging, branding, and the candidate experience reflect the company’s culture, values, and opportunities
Lead and supervise the full college recruiting team, providing coaching, mentorship, development, performance management, and training for employees involved in interviewing, campus visits, and student interactions
Model inclusive leadership, support high‑performing team dynamics, ensure accountability for recruiting outcomes and hiring forecasts, and build an environment of continuous learning and improvement
Establish and manage efficient, data‑driven recruiting processes across sourcing, engagement, screening, interviewing, selection, negotiation, and onboarding
Maintain exceptional data integrity in all recruiting systems to ensure accuracy and compliance
Develop and maintain KPIs to monitor candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction, process efficiency, event/program performance, and conversion/acceptance rates
Ensure compliance with OFCCP, EEO, Affirmative Action, and all regulatory requirements
Measure, track, and analyze key metrics related to campus recruiting, internship programming, student program performance, pipeline strength, and hiring forecasts
Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities through data analysis and develop solutions that continuously improve recruiting outcomes
Communicate results and insights regularly with business partners, HR, and senior leadership
Develop strong relationships with internal partners, including Operating Groups, Learning & Development, Talent Partners, and Corporate Recruiting, and partner with recruitment marketing to maintain relevant, inspiring, and accurate campus messaging
Work closely with leaders to ensure alignment of students to appropriate project sites and business needs
Build and nurture relationships with universities, faculty, student organizations, and career center partners to support hiring goals
Manage the college recruiting budget, prepare proposals, and monitor expenditures to ensure efficient use of resources
Collaborate with the Early Talent Relations Lead, Early Talent Recruiting Lead, and Internship Specialist to ensure optimal resource allocation across the organization
Remain current on industry trends, best practices, legal developments, and technological advancements in early‑career recruiting
Benchmark campus recruiting programs against competitors to ensure best‑in‑class practices
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree Human Resources, Business, or a related field
Minimum ten years of recruiting or HR experience, or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience
Previous experience leading teams of talent acquisition professionals
Strong understanding of talent acquisition processes, hiring best practices, and early‑career recruiting strategies
Demonstrated ability to make hiring recommendations to senior leadership and execute sound judgment in selection decisions
Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team‑building skills
Exceptional communication and listening skills, with openness to diverse input and feedback
Detail‑orientation with the ability to analyze data and derive meaningful insights
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ATS/CRM systems, HRIS platforms, and ability to learn new systems as needed
Knowledge of EEO, Affirmative Action, DEI principles, and inclusive behaviors
Ability to travel up to 25%
Benefits
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
Company
Mortenson
Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward.
5001-10000 employees
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