Talent Acquisition Specialist

Join a thriving, established cannabis company (200+ employees) as we begin our next stage of growth in the Minneapolis area. We are seeing a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in the Minnesota Market.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent across all departments, including retail, cultivation, production, and corporate roles. This role plays a critical part in scaling our team, supporting hiring managers, and ensuring candidates have a positive and professional experience from first contact through onboarding. This position will also help develop recruitment strategies aligned with our growth and values.

Key Responsibilities:

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage the full recruitment process for open roles: job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, timelines, and hiring strategy
• Coordinate interview schedules and maintain communication with candidates throughout the process

Candidate Sourcing & Employer Branding

• Use multiple channels to identify and attract qualified candidates, including LinkedIn, Indeed, and industry job boards
• Promote MN Cannabis Services employer brand through job descriptions, social media, and candidate engagement
• Attend local hiring events or virtual career fairs as needed

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure hiring practices are consistent with state cannabis laws, labor laws, and internal policies
• Maintain accurate candidate records and reports using an applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Conduct background checks and assist with onboarding documentation

Hiring Process Optimization

• Support continuous improvement of the hiring process, including interview templates, candidate assessments, and reporting
• Analyze recruitment metrics and share insights with TA Leadership

Onboarding Support

• Collaborate with HR, Field Operations and Department Leaders to ensure smooth onboarding for new hires
• Help introduce new employees to company culture, policies and key contacts

Qualifications:

• Must be willing to work 100% on-site in our Edina Headquarters
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, preferably in a high growth industry
• Previous experience in Sales, Retail, Customer Service or Hospitality recruitment
• Working knowledge of full-cycle recruiting best practices and employment law
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple open roles and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
• Must be at least 21 years old and eligible to work in the cannabis industry under state law

Benefits and Compensation:

• Pay range of $50,000 - $65,000 annually commensurate with experience
• Employee discount includes 50% for Iowa medical cannabis card holders
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance. 
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL).
• Holiday Pay for anyone working New Years Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.