Daniel Blazek

Talent Acquisition Partner @Mn Adult & Teen Challenge

Minneapolis, MN, US

Plans and implements MNTC’s talent acquisition strategy based on goals and needs.Partners with hiring managers for a smooth recruitment process, conducting a recruitment strategy session with them and ensuring ongoing communication and timely process management.Builds strong relationships with hiring managers and other internal stakeholders.Maintains up to date candidate status tracking and records in ATS system.Initiate process improvement projects related to hiring processes and use of ATS features across the organization.Started College relations program from scratch as a statewide initiative to improve clinical internship funnel and overall internship experience, resulting in faster time-to-fill metrics and retention.Sources active and passive candidates, developing candidate pipelines and pools through research, networking, online channels (social platforms, job boards), databases, referrals and attraction strategiesAttends college and industry specific job fairs and recruitment eventsEstablishes relationships with targeted colleges, key organizations and associations to build awareness and market employment opportunities.Maintains key relationships with college clinical intern programs, developing strategies to attract and hire students from them.Partners with MNTC programs to manage the cycle of recruitment for clinical interns (LADC, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LPN, RN) and post-internship conversion to full-time positions.Evaluates which sources bring the best candidates and identifies new candidate sourcesReviews resumes, conducts screening interviews, summarizes candidate qualifications, and recommends candidates to hiring managers.Ensures timely and effective communication with candidates regarding their status and next steps in the recruitment process.Assists hiring managers in designing interview questions that reflect a position’s unique requirements