Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

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Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing.  We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.  Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

About the Role:

Location: Remote; with infrequent travel to corporate headquarters in Red Wing, MN for “Moments that Matter.” Candidates that reside in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota area are preferred.

We’re looking for a seasoned Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner to drive enterprise-wide recruiting strategies that directly impact business growth. This role is ideal for a proactive, relationship-driven recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, consultative environment and is skilled at sourcing top-tier talent through strategic outreach and market insight. Most of our hires are the result of engaging passive candidates and leveraging strong personal and professional networks. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we attract and engage talent across the organization.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $90,000 - $115,000 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment for a diverse range of roles, including corporate, technical, sales, and leadership positions
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HR leaders, aligning recruiting strategies with business needs
• Drive direct sourcing efforts using networks, digital platforms, and market intelligence to identify and engage top talent
• Provide consultative guidance on hiring best practices, interview design, and candidate evaluation
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience through thoughtful, respectful interactions
• Serve as the ATS expert and collaborate on system integrations and optimizations
• Contribute to broader talent initiatives including employer branding, recruitment marketing, onboarding, and process improvements
• Stay informed on labor market trends and compliance requirements to support inclusive and effective hiring practices
• Own and deliver talent acquisition metrics and reporting to inform decision-making

What You Bring

• 7+ years of progressive recruiting experience, including at least 4 years of direct sourcing for professional, technical, sales, and executive-level roles
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive hiring decisions at all levels, including executive leadership
• Experience contributing to recruitment marketing and employer brand strategies
• Strong understanding of employment law, labor trends, and talent market dynamics
• Advanced proficiency in ATS platforms and sourcing tools, including the use of AI in talent attraction and engagement
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• A strategic mindset with the ability to execute and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Executive presence and confidence

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in both in-house and agency recruiting environments, with a strong understanding of executive search best practices
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing platforms and tools to enhance employer brand visibility

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

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All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)