Director of Talent Acquisition

Mortenson is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to shape and execute enterprise-wide talent strategies while leading a high-performing TA team. The role serves as a brand ambassador and thought leader across internal and external markets to drive business growth, with on-site responsibilities in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executives and business leaders to translate strategic priorities into comprehensive talent acquisition programs.
• Design and implement innovative sourcing approaches to build robust candidate pipelines.
• Oversee end-to-end recruiting processes with a data-driven approach, covering sourcing, screening, selection and negotiation.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to ensure a superior candidate and hiring manager experience while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure smooth hiring and onboarding transitions.
• Manage relationships between talent acquisition and all business groups.
• Lead recruitment marketing initiatives to strengthen Mortenson’s employer brand and external talent presence.
• Advise leaders on offer strategy and negotiations as needed.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal teams to develop compelling recruiting materials.
• Set, communicate, and benchmark talent acquisition performance metrics.
• Foster relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Coach, develop, and mentor members of the talent acquisition team.
• Develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy to create process efficiencies.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• At least ten years of recruiting or HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven success in leading and developing teams of HR professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and execute organizational strategy.
• Strong influencing skills across diverse business units and functions.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Customer-focused mindset and a positive, professional attitude.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and analytical capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of talent acquisition best practices.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost for vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No-cost mental health tools and concierge with extensive work-life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

Please note

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Our postings are typically open for a minimum of five days and average around 44 days.

About Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company is a leading builder, developer, and EPC with experience across markets such as sports, renewable energy, data centers, and healthcare. We are builders at heart, dedicated to ensuring the built environment has a lasting positive impact. Let’s redefine possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your unique background brings fresh perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

Other items to note

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any candidate without obligation in response to unsolicited solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status at this time. We are not able to sponsor or transfer visa sponsorship for this role.