Bilingual Human Resources Specialist

Responsibilities :

• Provide full cycle recruitment support to client groups for identified roles up to and including manager level. This may include candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, assessment & hiring decision support, background checks, offer preparation and related coordination and administration.
• As subject matter expert, train and coach hiring managers on their recruitment and hiring activity using related technologies.
• Coach hiring managers on creating inclusive onboarding plans and other tools to deliver a welcoming experience for new hires.

Coordinate and deliver the Welcome to our client’s orientation, introducing new hires to our client’s Purpose, Values and culture.

• Lead or support coordination and facilitation of our client’s Building Leaders programming as needed.
• Support HR business partner on complex and day to day employee / labour relations matters as needed, ensuring strictest confidence and alignment with our client’s processes, policy and / or local legislation.
• Support HR business partner on the coordination, communication and delivery of key programs including regional Leadership Talent Reviews, Employee Engagement surveys and other programs aligned to a particular client group.
• Promote, respond to queries and surface improvement opportunities for various policies, programs and processes related to the employee experience.
• Engage in people and culture initiatives and change activities to enhance the employee experience and help make people and culture our competitive advantage.
• Provides data-based insights to support decision making and guide improvement activities.
• Present a professional, positive impression of the organization and the HR Team, with candidates, agencies and employees, in a manner consistent with our client’s values and employer brand.

Required Skills and Knowledge :

• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, verbal and written skills, with a positive, practical, professional style and approach.
• Strong customer service orientation, with a high degree of attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Demonstrated track record in building productive, collaborative relationships with employees and other key business stakeholders to deliver results.
• Comfort in working with data to generate insights, support decisions and identify improvements.
• Works well independently and adapts well to change.
• Strong work management skills. Effectively manages time and priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated business acumen.

Education and Experience :

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience. CHRP certification an asset.
• 5+ years of professional experience, including full-cycle recruitment experience. Experience in facilitating training programs.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable employment legislation in Quebec and Ontario as it pertains to employee issues.
• Experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Intermediate proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced proficiency in both English and French languages to support client groups.
• Ability to regularly travel to locations in Montreal and Ontario and to job fair locations as needed.
30+ days ago