Talent Acquisition Specialist

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay And Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
  
  

Base Pay Range: $65,000 - $105,000

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the execution of the recruitment process while partnering with managers and corporate leaders to deliver talent to the organization. This role supports recruitment across all functions including engineering, sales, HR, finance, marketing, IT/OT, purchasing, and others, ranging from entry-level to executive leadership positions. This position is also responsible for nurturing relationships with vendors and prospective talent. The Talent Acquisition Specialist works closely with external candidates, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong relationship building skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to deliver top talent in competitive markets.

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with internal teams, helping connect people to opportunities, and making a meaningful impact across teams. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with managers to define and understand job expectations / requirements and business operations to effectively identify or source qualified talent.
• Provide guidance and training to hiring managers on effective interviewing, selection techniques, and best practices.
• Develop recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates and build talent pipelines.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with potential candidates to keep them engaged for future talent needs.
• Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional associations, employee referrals, career fairs, and other channels to build qualified talent pipelines.
• Represent Banner Engineering at career fairs, networking events, and university recruiting activities as needed.
• Lead the full cycle talent acquisition process, ensuring consistent communication and a positive experience for candidates and stakeholders.
• Screen candidates for position and company fit.
• Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and the internal team.
• Collaborate with Total Rewards Analyst and hiring manager to define competitive offer details; manage candidate offer negotiations and guide candidates through acceptance.
• Coordinate pre-employment processes, including background checks, drug screening, and internal new hire requests to ensure timely set up of equipment, systems access, and resources prior to start date.
• Track and communicate start dates of new hires and work with internal teams to ensure the new employees’ smooth transition into the company.
• Conduct regular analysis of applicant and hire source to assess effectiveness, identify gaps, and develop targeted strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Leverage the ATS, HRIS, and all other relevant systems and platforms to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and ensure data accuracy.
• Partner with the HRIS Analyst and HR leadership to develop, track, and analyze recruiting metrics and use data insights to drive process improvements.
• Partner with HR Generalists and Marketing to ensure consistent brand messaging across job postings, career sites, and other platforms.
• Uphold compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Support onboarding and training initiatives to foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Participates in and/or lead special projects related to talent acquisition, HR initiatives, or process improvements as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• A minimum of 3 years of experience recruiting for professional level positions with proven success with measurable recruiting outcomes
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Clear understanding of the recruitment lifecycle
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of employment regulations with the DOL, EEOC, and OFCCP
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization, from entry-level to executive leadership
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and exercise independent judgement to resolve recruiting challenges
• Must be able to exercise a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to travel occasionally between our Plymouth and Brooklyn Park offices and to career fairs and networking events.
  
  

Preferred

• Previous experience recruiting for sales, engineering, and other technical roles
• Experience working with UKG Pro
• Additional certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
• Knowledge of data mining and candidate sourcing
  
  

What To Expect At Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods
• May require repetitive motion such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate with others frequently.
• Ability to work on-site in an office environment
  
  

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled
• Standard hours Monday through Friday; occasional overtime may be required
• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations.
  
  

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V