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Come leverage your expertise and take the next step in your recruiting career as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner on our Human Resources team! In this key role, you will drive talent acquisition strategies, foster strong relationships, and connect top talent with rewarding careers across our Enterprise. We are seeking a skilled communicator and strategic thinker with a passion for talent engagement and mentorship. Enjoy weekly pay, 401(k) starting day one, and health benefits. Whatever your career goals may be, let Mystic Lake Casino help get you there!

Job Overview: The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to hiring leaders, ensuring the successful acquisition of top talent. This role is responsible for designing and executing effective sourcing strategies and streamlined recruitment processes to attract, assess, and hire high-caliber professionals for SMSC Gaming Enterprise and Tribal Operations. Focused on delivering an exceptional candidate experience, the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner builds strong relationships with business units and key stakeholders to meet organizational hiring goals. With deep connections in local talent markets and a proven track record of successful recruitment for exempt, leadership, and specialized professional roles, this position primarily concentrates on sourcing and recruiting for senior-level positions, including executives, managers, and technical specialists. Additionally, the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner champions key recruitment programs aimed at attracting and retaining top Native American talent for roles within SMSC Tribal Operations and the SMSC Gaming Enterprise. This role also provides leadership, mentorship, and informal guidance to recruitment team members.

Elevate & Thrive: Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct strategy sessions with hiring managers to understand position requirements and business needs prior to posting positions. Provide consultation on sourcing strategies, internal talent, and external market trends while aligning expectations related to the hiring process. Collaborate with Marketing to determine and evaluate promotional efforts as needed.
• Execute the hiring process from sourcing to selection, with a focus on quality. Recommend a slate of qualified candidates for interviews and consult with hiring managers and/or hiring teams on final selections. Schedule and conduct interviews as needed.
• Consult with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), the Compensation Center of Excellence (COE), and hiring managers to recommend compensation proposals. Understand and apply the organization’s compensation philosophy, partnering with the Compensation team on current and future offerings and market data. Compile and communicate candidate decline reasons to stakeholders.
• Extend and negotiate offers to finalist candidates, effectively communicating the organization's value as an employer of choice, including business operations, positions, benefits, culture, values, and future career opportunities.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, gaining a strong understanding of each business area.
• Leverage technology and tools to facilitate the hiring process, providing technical support to applicants, team members, and managers using the applicant tracking system as needed. Recommend process, system, or tool enhancements to improve efficiency and enhance the candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Build relationships with quality and specialized applicants to develop future talent pipelines. Serve as a talent ambassador on social media, promoting the organization, brand, and career opportunities. Play a leadership role in developing and executing recruiting strategies focused on strong Native American talent.
• Stay informed of developments in wages, salaries, employee benefits, organizational policies and procedures, employment and labor law, talent acquisition best practices, and current recruiting trends. Regularly share relevant information with the Talent Acquisition team and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related field; or an associate degree with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of proven talent acquisition experience, including at least 2 years with an external search firm, 4 years of direct sourcing, and 2 years of hiring exempt professionals.
• Strong ability to advise, consult, and implement talent strategies to attract and hire high-performing, diverse talent.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining strong external networks and internal relationships with key stakeholders, including effective consultation with hiring managers.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and present ideas effectively to various audiences.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Established personal brand and social media presence with demonstrated success in sourcing talent through LinkedIn, social media platforms, digital tools, and other technologies.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and drive innovation in talent acquisition.
• Technically proficient with the ability to efficiently use multiple tools and applicant tracking systems.
• Extensive knowledge of the local talent market and commitment to benchmarking and applying best practices in talent acquisition processes, technologies, and tools.
• Ability to mentor and teach others in talent acquisition practices.
• Valid Class D driver’s license with a good driving record may be required.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits, and advancement opportunities at the SMSC Gaming Enterprise. Eligible Team Members are offered a comprehensive benefits package include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.

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Different backgrounds, different strengths, and different passions, we value the diversity that everyone brings to the table. Our values are a direct reflection of the diverse communities that we proudly serve, represent, and invest in. We invite you to the place to learn, grow, thrive and lead. Let's create moments that matter, celebrate diversity, and build a brighter future for all.

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