Talent Acquisition Partner (contractor)

About the role

This role is a 3-6+ month contract position with a hybrid schedule (onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Monday/Friday) in Maple Plain, MN.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute global innovative talent acquisition strategies
• Partner closely with hiring managers and leaders to consult on workforce planning, hiring priorities, market insights, and best-in-class recruiting strategies
• Deliver a seamless, inclusive, and unrivaled candidate experience from first conversation to onboarding
• Build and proactively maintain strong talent pipelines for hard-to-fill and high-demand roles
• Identify and engage both active and passive candidates using a multi-channel sourcing approach, including social media and professional networking platforms, industry and professional associations, university and technical degreed programs, employee referral programs, and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and existing pipelines
• Own the full-cycle recruitment process, partnering closely with hiring managers through intake and debrief sessions; conducting candidate screening and structured interviews; presenting and negotiating offers; and successfully closing and onboarding top talent
• Represent Protolabs in the marketplace with energy and authenticity, strengthening our employer brand while creating meaningful experiences for candidates and internal partners alike

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle corporate recruiting experience, with a strong preference in tech, skilled manufacturing, and/or other corporate functions
• Global recruiting experience preferred
• Proven experience to partner closely with hiring managers and senior leaders, serving as a trusted advisor on talent strategy, hiring decisions, and market insights
• Strong consultative and influencing skills, with the confidence to guide stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and make sound judgment calls
• A track record of owning recruiting strategies end-to-end, from intake through offer, and driving roles to successful close
• The ability to work independently with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining high attention to detail
• Expertise in building and maintaining strong candidate pipelines using a mix of direct sourcing, social and professional networks, and traditional recruiting channels
• Demonstrated success with direct sourcing strategies and modern recruiting best practices, including proactive market mapping and competitive talent outreach
• Experience creating meaningful partnerships with community organizations, schools, or outreach programs to broaden and diversify talent pipelines
• Comfort and proficiency using applicant tracking systems and recruiting databases, with a keen eye for data, workflow, and candidate experience
• A flexible, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and hiring priorities

Qualifications

• Practice discretion while dealing with confidential information (HR and other)

Skills

• Full-cycle corporate recruiting experience
• Global recruiting experience
• Consultative and influencing skills
• Direct sourcing strategies
• Community partnerships
• Applicant tracking systems

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package, including base wage, incentives, and commissions. Compensation mix varies based on position.

Pay

$30 - $45 an hour

Schedule

Hybrid schedule (onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Monday/Friday) in Maple Plain, MN.