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2925 Chicago Ave
Loading Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
Date Posted:
November 11, 2026
Department:
16001018 Human Resources Recruitment
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
None
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
- Day shifts
- No Weekends
Job Description:
The Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist is a Talent Acquisition support and operations role rather than a recruiter position. The primary focus is supporting the intake, creation, and posting of job requisitions and other processes that keep hiring moving efficiently. This role also offers an opportunity to build broader Talent Acquisition knowledge through project work and cross-training in areas such as candidate sourcing and recruitment, making it a great opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in Talent Acquisition.
Principle Responsibilities
- Supports the overall recruitment process
- Supports processes related to creation and posting of job requisitions and/or may facilitate the union bidding process, screen and present qualified candidates and bidders for high volume contract and non-contract roles.
- Partners with management and Human Resources colleagues to understand job specifications/requirements, competencies, make salary recommendations and negotiate starting salary with candidates.
- Communicates with applicable stakeholders to identify their business strategies, talent needs, set realistic expectations, establish timeframes, sourcing plans and review talent availability.
- Facilitates a fully compliant recruitment process by leveraging applicant tracking system and standardized tools.
- Evaluates employment factors such as job experience, education and training, skills, knowledge and abilities, licensure and other data pertinent to classification, selection and referral.
- Sources both active and passive candidates, develop networks to ensure constant flow of qualified candidates using various tools such as social media, career fairs, agencies and recruiting contractors.
- Develops a pool of qualified and diverse candidates in advance of need to build networks to find qualified passive candidates.
- Supports the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
- Conducts phone screens and/or interviews to recruit prospective employees.
- Provides applicants with information on the company, culture, oversee background checks and drug testing, check references and ensure successful hiring and on-boarding process.
- Utilizes workforce plans, data and analytics to influence the recruitment strategy and hiring decision.
- Participates in Talent Acquisition projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field
- 0 to 2 years' experience and entry level knowledge of full life cycle recruitment including sourcing, prescreening, interviewing and employment law
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years' experience including customer service, general office and administrative experience.
- Experience performing recruitment activities in a union environment
Physical Demands
- Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $27.65 to $37.90 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
2925 Chicago Ave
Loading Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
Date Posted:
November 11, 2026
Department:
16001018 Human Resources Recruitment
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
None
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
- Day shifts
- No Weekends
Job Description:
The Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist is a Talent Acquisition support and operations role rather than a recruiter position. The primary focus is supporting the intake, creation, and posting of job requisitions and other processes that keep hiring moving efficiently. This role also offers an opportunity to build broader Talent Acquisition knowledge through project work and cross-training in areas such as candidate sourcing and recruitment, making it a great opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in Talent Acquisition.
Principle Responsibilities
- Supports the overall recruitment process
- Supports processes related to creation and posting of job requisitions and/or may facilitate the union bidding process, screen and present qualified candidates and bidders for high volume contract and non-contract roles.
- Partners with management and Human Resources colleagues to understand job specifications/requirements, competencies, make salary recommendations and negotiate starting salary with candidates.
- Communicates with applicable stakeholders to identify their business strategies, talent needs, set realistic expectations, establish timeframes, sourcing plans and review talent availability.
- Facilitates a fully compliant recruitment process by leveraging applicant tracking system and standardized tools.
- Evaluates employment factors such as job experience, education and training, skills, knowledge and abilities, licensure and other data pertinent to classification, selection and referral.
- Sources both active and passive candidates, develop networks to ensure constant flow of qualified candidates using various tools such as social media, career fairs, agencies and recruiting contractors.
- Develops a pool of qualified and diverse candidates in advance of need to build networks to find qualified passive candidates.
- Supports the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
- Conducts phone screens and/or interviews to recruit prospective employees.
- Provides applicants with information on the company, culture, oversee background checks and drug testing, check references and ensure successful hiring and on-boarding process.
- Utilizes workforce plans, data and analytics to influence the recruitment strategy and hiring decision.
- Participates in Talent Acquisition projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field
- 0 to 2 years' experience and entry level knowledge of full life cycle recruitment including sourcing, prescreening, interviewing and employment law
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years' experience including customer service, general office and administrative experience.
- Experience performing recruitment activities in a union environment
Physical Demands
- Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $27.65 to $37.90 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Recruiter
Frame your HR degree precisely
Specialty occupation approval hinges on degree-to-role alignment. Pull the O*NET profile for HR specialists and mirror its language when describing your credentials to employers, so there's no ambiguity when USCIS reviews your petition.
Target in-house recruiting over agencies
Corporate talent acquisition teams file LCAs directly under their own FEIN, which simplifies the PERM or H-1B paper trail. Third-party staffing firms often place workers at client sites, which can complicate specialty occupation documentation for USCIS.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Associate Recruiter roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history. That history signals an established sponsorship process, not a first-time attempt that may stall your start date.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I and Level II prevailing wage for your metro area before salary conversations. Employers must certify they'll meet that threshold on the LCA, so knowing the floor protects you from offers that can't survive DOL review.
Clarify H-1B transfer timing with new employers
If you're already in H-1B status, you can start with a new employer once the new petition is filed, not after approval. Confirm the employer understands this portability rule so they don't delay your start date waiting for a USCIS receipt notice.
Prepare a recruiting portfolio before interviews
Hiring managers for Associate Recruiter roles want evidence of sourcing metrics, ATS experience, and stakeholder communication. Documenting these concretely also strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer will need to make on your LCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Recruiter role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, industrial-organizational psychology, or a closely related field. Generic recruiter roles that accept any degree in any field can struggle to meet the specialty occupation standard, so the job posting's degree language matters significantly when USCIS reviews the petition.
Which visa types realistically cover Associate Recruiter positions?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored Associate Recruiters. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, and Chilean and Singaporean nationals have access to the H-1B1 visa, both of which also require a specialty occupation. TN visa status does not cover human resources recruiter roles because the profession isn't on the USMCA list. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT can bridge the gap while you pursue long-term sponsorship.
How do I find Associate Recruiter employers who actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists Associate Recruiter openings from employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can prioritize companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process rather than pitching the idea from scratch.
Does a three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfy the H-1B or E-3 specialty occupation requirement?
USCIS generally accepts a three-year Australian bachelor's degree as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for H-1B purposes, particularly when combined with relevant work experience. For E-3 applications, consular officers apply a similar equivalency standard. A credential evaluation from a recognized service can document the equivalency formally if an employer or officer requests it.
Can an Associate Recruiter role qualify for a green card through the EB-2 or EB-3 category?
EB-3 skilled worker is the more realistic path, since it requires at least two years of experience or training and no specific degree minimum. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or demonstrated exceptional ability, which is a higher bar for most mid-level recruiting roles. Both categories require PERM labor certification, meaning the employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment effort and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available before USCIS will approve the petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Recruiter jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.