Human Resources Specialist

ALLETE is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to support hiring and onboarding activities for candidates and new employees. This hybrid role helps move positions from requisition through selection, then coordinates pre-boarding and early onboarding so new hires have the information and handoffs they need to get started smoothly.

Working closely with recruiters, HR colleagues, hiring leaders, and business teams, the specialist coordinates key steps of the talent process, including screening, interview support, and the communication flow required before an employee’s first day. The position is based in Duluth, MN with an in-office expectation of 3 to 5 days per week.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with recruiters and hiring leaders to initiate and coordinate job requisitions and job postings, confirm required information, and keep hiring activities moving in an organized and timely manner.
• Review and screen applications against established position qualifications, organize applicant information, and assist hiring teams in identifying candidates for further consideration.
• Coordinate and support interviews, including scheduling, candidate communication, preparation of interview materials, and guidance to help ensure a consistent, professional candidate experience.
• Coordinate pre-boarding activities for selected candidates and new hires, ensuring required information, communications, and handoffs are completed before the first day.
• Support onboarding so new employees understand the organization, their role, available resources, and key contacts, with focus on early connection and a welcoming experience.
• Collaborate across Human Resources and with business partners to improve hiring and onboarding tools, communications, workflows, and resources by gathering feedback and using process information to identify opportunities for consistency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or vocational-technical degree.
• Education in human resources preferred.
• Two or more years of job-related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and the responsibility to maintain it.
• Willingness to attend off-site hiring, recruiting, and onboarding events during normal business hours and occasionally after-hours.

Compensation & Work Setting

• Location: Duluth, MN (hybrid); reporting in person in Duluth, MN.
• In-office expectation: team members expected to be in the office between 3 to 5 days each week.
• Pay: USD 23 - 28 per hour.
• Employment type: ALLETE - Non-Union.
• FLSA status: Non Exempt.

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
• Employer will not sponsor visas for this position.
• External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.
• The job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled or the close date noted in the posting, whichever date is earlier.