Talent Acquisition Partner

Company: Sportech, LLC
Location: Elk River
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team. Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes: Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA) Short-term and long-term disability benefits Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech's reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $75,000-$90,000 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Job Summary The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for managing full lifecycle recruitment for both exempt and non-exempt positions, from workforce planning and sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding. This role develops and executes effective recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and hire top talent while serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers. The Talent Acquisition Partner collaborates closely with contingent labor vendors, ensures compliance with hiring practices, and delivers a seamless, high-quality candidate experience. This position plays a critical role in building strong talent pipelines and supporting the organization's overall workforce and business goals. This is a hands-on recruiting position in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that requires an energetic, positive and high-integrity team player. Essential Job Functions Develops and maintains strong working relationships with hiring managers to understand business goals and objectives and build customized and effective search strategies that complement those priorities. Sources both passive and active candidates through a variety of channels, including LinkedIn, job board advertising, internet searches, job fairs, alumni boards, community outreach, etc. Educates interviewers on recruitment process, applicant tracking tools and interviewing guidelines. Creates and updates job descriptions as needed. Ensures a diverse slate of well-qualified candidates and other best practice activities. Organizes and leads pre-hire meetings and post-interview debriefing sessions with interview teams and candidates. Determines applicant qualifications by screening resumes, interviewing applicants, comparing qualifications to job requirements, and ensuring fit for organization. Negotiates job offers, coordinates drug screens and background checks to ensure a smooth transition as the applicant moves to the onboarding stage. Responsible for creating an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring that candidates have a positive experience throughout the hiring process including onboarding Executes social media strategies to build a robust candidate pipeline and promote the organization. Effectively manages and prioritizes multiple requisitions based on key business needs. Responsible for scheduling and logistics of interviews between candidates and hiring managers. Maintains organized, accurate documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring manager interactions and other recruitment activities to ensure compliance. Partners in delivering the New Employee Orientation for an excellent onboarding experience. Provides post placement support for employees and hiring managers. Serves as main point of contact for managers with regards to contingent staffing needs, oversees the staffing process, handles program metrics and reporting, and ensures program compliance. Acts as liaison to provide guidance, governance, and point of escalation. Builds relationships with local schools, colleges, and universities, participating in fairs and recruitment events as needed. Miscellaneous projects and additional duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field strongly preferred. Minimum 5-7 years' experience with full-cycle recruiting. HR experience in fast-paced manufacturing setting strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and trust at all levels of the organization. Previous experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools, Paylocity experience a plus. High level of integrity, attention to detail and collaboration skills. Skilled at effective communications at both technical and professional levels including great interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to negotiate by influencing and collaborating with others to arrive at a mutually satisfying conclusion. Strong experience using social media and internet tools for candidate sourcing. PI2c01cbca852d-5116

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