Talent Acquisition Specialist | Human Resources

We are currently seeking a relationship-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist with full-cycle recruiting experience and an exceptional commitment to the candidate experience to join our Human Resources team. This position will support the organization’s talent acquisition activities aligned with the firm's strategic direction and core values, and partner with firm leadership on specific recruiting needs. The Talent Acquisition Specialist also supports enhancements to team members’ new-hire experience, manages processes throughout the employee lifecycle, assesses effectiveness, and makes recommendations for improvement based on data-driven insights and trends. 
 
The Human Resources team is dedicated to fostering a positive, productive workplace for Boulay and Boulay Financial Advisory team members and partners. We oversee all aspects of the employee experience, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance development, recognition programs, total rewards, policy administration, career growth, coaching, succession planning, and compliance. Our team also drives initiatives to strengthen engagement, enhance communication, and ensure alignment with firm values and strategic goals. 

Boulay encompasses approximately 300 individuals with offices in Eden Prairie, Minneapolis and Mankato, MN and a remote workforce in approximately 25 different states; Boulay offers a collaborative work environment that empowers you to work where and how you want. Together, we strive to help you achieve your professional goals while allowing you the flexibility to reach your personal milestones. 

If you’re looking to advance professionally, have a passion for creating exceptional candidate experiences and improving processes across the employee lifecycle, while maintaining a healthy balance between personal and professional goals, Boulay could be the right fit for you. 

Responsibilities:  

• Assist in the execution of the talent acquisition strategy, creating a roadmap for staffing and implementing a talent acquisition strategy.  

• Participate in workforce planning and forecasting initiatives to build the right talent pipeline in a highly competitive market.  

• Manage all aspects of a full-cycle recruiting process, including job intake, sourcing, interviewing, and negotiating offers for firm roles.  

• Screen, qualify and interview applicants and serve as the main point of contact to ensure our hiring culture is consistent across the firm.  

• Collaborate with others in the firm, providing talent acquisition assistance.  

• Manage pre-employment due diligence checks, including background and reference checks.  

• Partner with the Senior Campus Recruiter on various Campus Recruiting initiatives.  

1. Job fair attendance (virtual and in-person)  
2. Interviews  
3. Summer program (planning, administration and execution)  

• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager on advertising and recruiting strategy. Leverage internet and social media platforms for recruitment.   

• Partner with Marketing on the company website recruiting and career marketing content; use social media and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates.  

• Manage the 30-day check-in process for experienced team members; identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment on communication for successful impact and retention.  

• Manage and administer the new hire peer connection program. (Boulay Buddy) 

• Provide support and assist with facilitating the Rising Early Professionals (REP) Program.   

• Assist with onboarding/offboarding administration processes for outsourced talent resources.  

• Manages the Return-to-Work re-acclimation process.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field; or equivalent work experience 

• 2+ years’ experience in a Talent Acquisition or Human Resources position that provided full-cycle recruitment support, ideally with experience as part of a small team in a high-growth, professional services organization    

• Proven successes in executing innovative approaches to recruitment, including a focus on the recruitment of diverse candidate groups  

• Prior candidate sourcing experience using current technologies 

•  Experience with recruiting positions at all levels and in a variety of functions 

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

The annual salary range for this position is: $78,000 - $115,000. This salary range reflects the anticipated responsibilities and qualifications of a successful candidate for this role. Final compensation may vary depending upon an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Individuals may be eligible for additional compensation in the form of incentives, commissions, profit sharing, and more, depending on the role. Boulay offers a wide range of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible schedules, hybrid (or remote, as applicable) work environment, paid time away, and more. 

Boulay is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all applicants. If you require any accommodation, contact Mercedes at [email protected]. 

Boulay is committed to attracting and developing highly talented professionals while providing a premier and inclusive candidate experience. Our Talent Acquisition Team strives to source and recruit diverse talent with an entrepreneurial mindset who will help contribute to the Firm's continued success.