Manager, Talent Acquisition

Manager, Talent AcquisitionAbout Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaAt Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing.

If you are ready to make a difference, join us.The Impact You'll Have Lead the team responsible for attracting and hiring the talent that powers Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. This role oversees recruiting across all business areas and has direct influence on hiring outcomes, recruiter effectiveness, hiring leader and candidate experience.You will lead a team of recruiters and coordinators responsible for hiring talent across the enterprise while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on workforce needs, hiring strategy, and market trends.

Success in this role requires balancing operational excellence with continuous improvement, helping the organization hire exceptional talent while strengthening the capabilities of the recruiting function. What You'll DoLead day-to-day recruiting delivery against enterprise hiring demand, and talent acquisition capacity planningCarry a small active requisition loadManage, coach and develop recruiters, senior advisors and coordinators, including performance management, career development and hiring manager escalationInfluence talent acquisition enablement and system capabilities How You'll Do ItPartner with HR business partners, compensation and hiring leaders on requisition strategy, offer development and market positioningBuild and maintain a recruiter development model that supports career progression and reduces single-point dependency in the functionSupport the Sr.

Director on enterprise talent acquisition strategy, workforce demand planning inputs and market intelligencePartner with the Employment Brand and Workforce Program leads to ensure consistent candidate experience across permanent and contingent talent channelsEnsure compliance with applicable employment regulations (e.g. OFCCP), internal hiring policy and audit requirementsRepresent talent acquisition in cross-functional initiatives and process improvement workDesign and run recruiting process improvements and enablement work, including sourcing, screening and automationBuild recruiter capability through structured coaching, feedback and development planningManage and set team performance goals and metrics, timelines and a formal tracking process to measure and manage progressDevelop and execute plans to identify and drive productivity improvementsPerforms additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the role, as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience5+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, with 1+ staff, team lead or project lead experienceBachelors degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be acceptedPreferred Skills & ExperienceMasters degree in related field.7+ years of related professional experience in HR - a majority in full-cycle recruiting Demonstrated experience recruiting high volume and director level rolesExperience managing recruiting delivery against defined services levels and metricsAbility to communicate expectations and priorities clearly to team members, actively listen to resolve issues and remove barriers, and drive alignment across teams and stakeholdersKnowledge of labor markets, talent pipelining, and sourcing strategiesAbility to analyze department challenges, guide team decision-making, and collaborate across teams to drive resolution and next stepsWorkday Applicant Tracking system experience Ability to effectively organize work, balance priorities across projects, and manage time and resources to ensure timely delivery and coord