Senior Talent Advisor - Technical at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Eagan, MN

Senior Talent Advisor
- Technical job at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Eagan, MN.

At 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.

As the Senior Talent Advisor
- Technical, you will consult with internal business groups and provide full life cycle recruiting to find, attract and hire diverse, innovative talent for the company as a competitive edge to drive business success while delivering a "best in class" recruiting experience. This position will focus on our IT, Data Analytics, Legal and Finance departments - along side all other corporate functions.

• Develop a detailed understanding and awareness of the organization’s talent strategy and the corporate business model as it relates to talent needs.
• Actively influence and advises hiring managers by applying knowledge of the organization and expertise of labor markets to staffing decisions.
• Utilizes innovative sourcing skills to find diverse talent for open roles and to build strong talent benches.
• Champions diversity efforts through active engagement internally and externally key external groups ensure diverse candidate slates and coaches hiring managers to eliminate bias in hiring decisions.
• Advocates for candidates, encouraging managers to hire for values and transferable skills.
• Translates business imperatives into sourcing strategy that meets the current business need and drives the creation of targeted talent pipelines for anticipation of future talent needs ensuring diverse candidate pools.
• Provides data insights to HR business partners and hiring managers and recommends new approaches to ensure recruiting goals are met.
• Leverages applicant tracking, online recruiting sources and social media technology tools to locate, engage, and hire prospective candidates.
• Manages and/or participates in recruiting projects dedicated to workforce planning, improving hiring processes, raising the brand presence, or related.
• Successfully source, and attract talent with a strategic focus on leadership level roles (supervisor and above)
• Be a proactive brand ambassador and participate in networking events, community initiatives, and professional associations to source new talent, develop talent benches, and build employment brand.
• Conducts phone screening of candidates.
• Enters or updates data into applicant tracking software.

• 5+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Deep knowledge of the local and national labor market, including current trends in employment and diversity recruiting.
• Expertise in sourcing.
• Strong relationships with diversity organizations and/or associations.
• In this role you will be required to obtain industry certification related to diversity recruiting within 90 days of starting. Acceptable certifications are offered through Textio, Linked In, SHRM, and other Professional Organizations. Existing diverse recruiting certifications may suffice.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (preferably Workday) and social media channels.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment law, compensation, diversity, EEO,…