Talent Acquisition Specialist

POSITION SCOPE : Performs core recruitment functions for all levels within the organization based on pre-established hiring plans and facilitating onboarding activities of new hires.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES :

• Maintain current knowledge of all related employment legislation, specifically human rights, AODA, and employment standards legislation
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of appropriate documentation throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
• Coordinate and implement college recruiting initiatives
• Work with hiring managers to develop hiring plans and interview strategies for each open position
• Create job descriptions and job postings
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine hiring decisions as well as to monitor the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation
• Post openings in online advertisements, with professional organizations, and in other appropriate venues
• Improve the Company website recruiting page to assist in recruiting (where applicable)
• Responsible for the sourcing, testing and on-boarding function of the new hourly hires and flipping temporary workers to full-time status
• Manage the use of recruitment agencies and headhunters
• Review applicants to evaluate if they meet position requirements, conduct prescreening interviews and assist in interviewing and selecting employees on-site
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data in HRIS, in addition to maintaining pertinent recruitment metrics
• Perform reference checks and background checks for potential employees
• Assist in writing and forwarding rejection letters and offer packages
• Assist with coordinating orientation, including preparation orientation packages, schedules and IT Support Tickets
• Provide assistance and backup coverage to the Receptionist and/or Executive Assistant as required, provide Reception relief daily and as required to cover absences
• Deliver orientation and facility tours as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager or designate

JOB SPECIFICATIONS : KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE : 2-3 years’ experience required; Post-Secondary Education in Human Resources Management preferred; Knowledge of latest recruitment tools and methods required

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS/CONTACTS : regular access to confidential or sensitive information; frequent internal interactions and/or regular to frequent external interactions; purpose of internal/external contacts regularly related to complex matters; regular selling, negotiating, consulting, teaching/instructing, or advising; above average level of written and verbal communication skills required for successful job performance

PROBLEM SOLVING/JUDGMENT : position is has some autonomy in terms of level of monitoring and decisions usually do not follow prescribed guidelines; regular analysis required; regularly makes recommendations or referrals; responsible for solving moderate problems

MENTAL EFFORT : requires moderate to high levels of concentration and/or attentiveness; moderate duration and/or intensity of efforts; requires higher levels of thinking, watching, listening, verifying, checking numbers, creating or designing

PHYSICAL EFFORT : occasional duration or intensity of physical effort; some moderate energy required in terms of standing, walking, lifting, keyboarding, pushing, pulling, sitting, packing, assembling, bending or twisting; includes moderate fine or coarse movements

INFORMATION RESOURCES : moderate to high level of consequence and costs associated with errors as related to losses of time, money or property; moderate to high responsibility for information and or services; regular access to confidential, sensitive or proprietary information

PEOPLE/POLICIES/PRACTICES : no responsibility for people, policies or practices in terms of assigning work, development, evaluation, supervision, health and safety, performance, scheduling of work, training, coaching, or well-being; may occasionally demonstrate work practices to others

FINANCIAL RESOURCES : occasional to regular responsibility for financial data, money or financial transactions, financial records, expenditures, acquisition, financial analysis or risk management; has moderate to high opportunity to cause a negative impact to the organization or cause a serious consequence as a result of an error

ENVIRONMENT : works in an environment with occasional or some exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, or temperature extremes; may frequently face multiple demands or distractions; has limited or no exposure to poor ventilation, noise, or verbal abuse

HAZARDS : limited or no exposure to chemicals, fumes or smoke; has little or unlikely potential of injury, harm, illness or infectious disease; has limited or some exposure to machinery or equipment; may require occasional local travel

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Benefits :

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health car