Human Resources Specialist

Employment Type ALLETE - Non-Union FLSA Status Non Exempt Human Resource Specialist- Hiring and Onboarding $23.60 - $28.80 | Hybrid with in person reporting to Duluth, MN

Help create a welcoming, organized, and positive experience for candidates and new employees from the moment a position is opened through the employee’s transition into the organization. Partner with hiring leaders, recruiters, HR colleagues, and business teams to support job postings, applicant screening, interviews, pre-boarding, and onboarding activities that help new employees feel informed, prepared, and connected.

If you're a detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys coordinating people and processes, supporting hiring teams, and creating a strong candidate and new employee experience, apply now. We want to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Support the hiring process by partnering with recruiters and hiring leaders to initiate and coordinate job requisitions and job postings, confirm required information, and help move hiring activities forward in a timely and organized manner.
• Review and screen applications against established position qualifications, organize applicant information, and support hiring teams in identifying candidates for further consideration.
• Coordinate and support interviews, including scheduling, candidate communication, interview materials, and guidance for interview participants to promote a consistent and professional candidate experience.
• Coordinate pre-boarding activities for selected candidates and new hires, helping ensure required information, communications, and handoffs are completed before the employee’s first day.
• Support onboarding activities that help new employees understand the organization, their role, available resources, and key contacts, while promoting early connection and a welcoming employee experience.
• Collaborate across Human Resources and with business partners to improve hiring and onboarding tools, communications, workflows, and resources; gather feedback and use process information to identify opportunities for a consistent and effective experience.

What You'll Bring

• Associate degree or vocational-technical degree

• Education in human resources preferred.

• Two or more years of job-related experience.

• A valid driver’s license and the responsibility to maintain it.

• Willingness to attend off-site hiring, recruiting, and onboarding events and activities during normal business hours and occasionally after-hours.

How To Stand Out

• Degree, coursework, or continuing education in Human Resources.
• Experience in Human Resources including talent acquisition, recruiting coordination, applicant screening, interview support, and/or onboarding support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all organizational levels.

About Us ALLETE is a values driven energy company advancing a sustainable future through its nationwide family of clean energy businesses and regulated utilities, all grounded in a culture of integrity, safety, people, and the planet. Across the organization, teams contribute to meaningful work that supports reliable energy, innovative infrastructure, and a long term commitment to sustainability in action.

Our balanced work routine offers flexibility of hybrid work with the benefits of in-person collaboration. Team members are expected to be in the office between 3 to 5 days each week, ensuring productive team interaction and personal flexibility. This position will report to Duluth, MN. This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Benefits The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $23.60 - $28.80. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Incentive Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Community Engagement, and more.

This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier. ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business need without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other status otherwise protected by law. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921. EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled