Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview : The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in attracting, sourcing, and hiring exceptional talent to advance Animal Humane Society’s mission of engaging the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals. This position partners closely with hiring managers and the People & Culture team to ensure a positive candidate experience and equitable hiring practices that reflect AHS’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role is integral to implementing AHS’s hiring strategies, aligning recruitment efforts with organizational goals, and ensuring that staffing decisions support successful performance across all departments. By securing the right talent at the right time, this position helps drive operational excellence and sustain a culture that empowers employees to deliver on AHS’s mission.

Salary : $55,000-65,000 annually

Schedule / Location :

• Full Time, Monday - Friday during operational hours
• Location : This is a hybrid position based out of our Golden Valley. This role is required to be on-site a minimum of 2x per week. Must live in or have easy access to the Minneapolis / St. Paul area.

Essential Functions

Recruitment, Selection and Talent Acquisition :

Communication and Culture :

Communication and Organizational Culture :

Technology :

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information :

Schedule and Attendance :

Work Environment :

Requirements

Experience :

Skills :

Physical Demands :

Emotional Demands :

Transportation :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

About AHS

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help thousands of animals in need across Minnesota.

As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.

Why Work Here

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion :

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.