Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location

Hybrid – 2-3 days/week in our Minneapolis and Roseville offices.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team! This role will report to the HR Manager. The Human Resources team is responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration, enabling employees to thrive and contribute to CEE’s sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives. Additionally, HR ensures that the organization’s values are reflected in its policies, practices, and employee engagement efforts, driving a culture of accountability, belonging, and continuous improvement to achieve CEE’s mission-driven objectives.

This is a consultative role that works in partnership with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, advance equitable and inclusive hiring practices, ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience, and support thoughtful decision‑making throughout the recruitment process. The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, coordinating, and leading interviews, and conducting offer discussions. This role also contributes to employer branding and outreach efforts that reflect CEE’s mission and commitment to community impact.

Our ideal candidates will have experience working in a variety of human resources areas in addition to talent acquisition. The position has no direct reports.

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and Roseville, MN. We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest’s quality of life and economy.

Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work‑life balance.

• Insurance Coverage Options:
  Medical, Dental, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. See our 2026 Benefit Summary.
• Impact:
  We want to make the world a better and more energy efficient place.
• Future Planning:
  Retirement saving program with immediate vesting and company contribution.
• Work/Life Balance:
  Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events.
• Holidays:
  Nine paid holidays each year.
• Growth:
  Professional development opportunities and education assistance.
• Championing DEI: DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective search and sourcing strategies.
• Create and post engaging job bulletins, ensuring alignment with affirmative action goals and diversity and inclusion objectives.
• Utilize the applicant tracking system to manage applications, communicate with candidates, and track the progress of searches.
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, professional associations, career fairs, and networking events.
• Design and implement recruitment strategies that attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
• Coordinate resume review, screenings, interviews, and assessments.
• Make compensation recommendations considering internal benchmarking, market pay, internal equity, and budget considerations.
• Facilitate communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• Develop and maintain strong agency partnerships and candidate relationships to generate a robust and ongoing candidate pipeline.
• Represent CEE at job fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities to attract potential candidates.

• Analyze the effectiveness of recruitment efforts; recommend and implement enhancements.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to advance employment branding and social media strategies.
• Solicit feedback, document…