Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job description :

A growing organization, recognized for its flexibility, innovation, and quality of services, is seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its dynamic Human Resources team.

Successful candidates will share the company’s core values: quality, flexibility, and innovation.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for blue-collar and white-collar positions in Canada and the US.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and provide regular updates throughout the recruitment process.
• Prepare and post job descriptions in both French and English on various recruitment platforms.
• Implement attraction strategies to identify top talent for each role.
• Conduct phone screenings and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Provide an excellent candidate experience by answering questions and ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Perform reference and background checks.
• Source candidates for complex roles and build a talent pipeline for future needs.
• Represent the organization at job fairs and recruitment events.
• Identify the best job boards based on recruitment needs.
• Collaborate with recruitment agencies when required.
• Create recruitment visuals (e.g., 'We’re hiring' images for social media).
• Oversee the collection of onboarding documents.
• Work with HR team members and hiring managers to continuously improve recruitment practices.

What the organization offers :

• Competitive salary with annual review based on experience and performance.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan, including Employee Assistance Program, supported by the employer.
• Employer-supported RRSP program.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Annual bonus program.
• Fun social events organized by the HR team.
• Annual allowance for company-branded merchandise.

Skills and qualifications :

• Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Fully bilingual; French and English required.
• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience.
• Experience in high-paced, high-volume recruitment; essential.
• Agency recruitment experience (asset).
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivated and creative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to adapt to learning new software.