Senior Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Specialist

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Regular Full-Time Chaska, MN, US

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible
. And the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

We’re seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Specialist
to join our team in this newly created role. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our workplace culture, attract top-tier talent, and make a direct impact on employee engagement. You’ll lead the company’s talent acquisition efforts while serving as a key resource for employee relations matters, supporting our HR strategy while helping foster a positive, high-performance environment aligned with our core values and business goals.

As part of a small, collaborative HR team in a dynamic manufacturing setting, you’ll enjoy variety in your day-to-day work, opportunities to take on new challenges, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on both the employee experience and the continued growth of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop tailored recruiting strategies.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment including posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Utilize diverse recruitment tools and platforms to build talent pipelines.
• Manage employer branding initiatives to attract diverse, high-caliber talent.
• Oversee and continuously improve the onboarding process to ensure a seamless transition for new employees.
• Track recruitment metrics and recommend enhancements to improve hiring outcomes.
• Ensure a consistent, compliant, and equitable hiring process.
• Deliver an amazing candidate experience throughout the recruiting cycle.
• Stay current on labor market trends and develop proactive strategies to attract and retain talent.
• Manage vendor relationships with staffing agencies and recruitment partners.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and policy questions and lead issue resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations and document outcomes related to workplace issues.
• Provide coaching to managers and employees on performance management and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and HR best practices.
• Analyze employee relations trends and develop strategies to enhance engagement and workplace culture.

This position could be a great fit for you if you're passionate about finding and attracting exceptional talent, building strong workplace relationships, and making a meaningful impact every day. We're looking for someone who brings solid talent acquisition experience, strong employee relations skills, and a collaborative, people-focused approach, along with the following qualifications:

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive human resources experience with a focus on talent acquisition and employee relations.
• Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably within manufacturing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or other regulated environments.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems; ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR best practices, particularly in recruiting and employee relations.
• Ability to communicate to a wide audience and translate complex human resources issues and concepts into understandable terms.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Proactive, self-directed, and resourceful.
• Curiosity and the ability to learn about…