Talent Acquisition & Engagement Coordinator (Performance Auto Group - Head Office Huntsville)

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Description Position: Talent Acquisition & Engagement Coordinator – Employee Services team, Huntsville, 8‑month contract.

This role supports both recruitment and employee experience initiatives across Performance Auto Group, with emphasis on the Muskoka Region. The Talent Acquisition & Engagement Coordinator delivers a seamless end‑to‑end candidate and employee journey, from attraction and full‑cycle recruitment through onboarding, orientation, development, and engagement.

Reporting directly to the Regional Employee Services Manager and providing direct support to Talent Acquisition and Talent Development COE’s, the position plays a hands‑on role in guiding candidates from initial contact through to hire, while also supporting hiring managers by leading interviews and driving hiring decisions. The role also supports onboarding, orientation and regional engagement initiatives to ensure a consistent, high‑quality employee experience aligned with Performance Auto Group’s core values.

About Us Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive group dedicated to fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners and communities. Our core values are:

Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience

Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions

Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas

Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements

Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative

Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families

Here’s What You’ll Deliver Talent Acquisition

Own and execute full‑cycle recruitment for the Muskoka Region from requisition intake to hire

Consult with hiring managers to understand job vacancy needs

Post open positions on applicant tracking system and manage assigned requisitions

Employ creative recruitment marketing techniques to increase visibility of PAG career opportunities on social media

Develop and execute proactive candidate sourcing strategies

Pre‑screen and interview applicants for open positions

Make recommendations to hiring managers based on interview assessments

Communicate with applicants and shortlisted candidates to provide status updates

Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates and cultivate a network of passive talent

Provide guidance to hiring managers on hiring policies and procedures

Support hiring managers with scheduling and conducting interviews

Support the Talent Acquisition Team Lead with training for hiring managers and stakeholders

Build, own and maintain critical relationships across the business

Support strategic recruitment activities and initiatives

Prepare talent acquisition analytics and routine reporting

Coordinate and support job fairs and recruitment events

Support PAG students, co‑op and internship recruitment activities

Onboarding and Orientation

Lead and coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation sessions for the Muskoka Region

Ensure all new hires receive a consistent, engaging, and structured onboarding experience

Partner with hiring managers to support onboarding plans and early‑stage employee success

Track onboarding completion, training milestones, and new hire progress

Support early talent programs, including co‑op and internship onboarding

Talent Development Programs and Engagement Events

Support planning and execution of new hire orientation sessions, facilitation and learning initiatives

Assist with scheduling and logistics for leadership training sessions, lunch & learn, and internal training programs

Coordinate venue, materials, catering, attendance, and surveys for employee engagement and family events

Help manage logistics for Take Our Kids to Work Day, Early Talent orientation, and DEI campaigns and other events

Champion engagement events – family events, PAG Kids contests and programming, holiday events, Multicultural Month, and other employee experience events

Support planning and delivery of Giving Back initiatives and events with Employee Services and cross‑functional teams

Partner with and coordinate the committee of location‑based Engagement Champions to promote engagement initiatives and events across the group

Learning Support and Administration

Track learning programs, attendance, and feedback surveys

Provide support in monitoring training completion, compliance tracking, and performance reviews

Assist with creation and maintenance of onboarding plans and training guides

Participate in learning needs discovery and document findings

Communication and Content Support

Perform weekly audit and suggest updates to employee intranet pages

Provide support for editing and formatting presentations and communication materials

Maintain program calendars, invites, and follow‑up communications for assigned regions

Create compelling and articulate communication aligned with the PAG brand and personality

Produce engaging and effective copy for social media platforms and communication channels

Plan and coordinate diversity and inclusion initiatives, including employee programs, external events, speaker series, and outreach

Champion culture to promote an inclusive, fun, and performance‑driven culture within PAG by implementing opportunities for teams and departments to interact

Plan and coordinate all employee‑related events, including social events, charitable events, and internal career events

Administration and Special Projects

Maintain recruitment and engagement trackers, calendars, and documentation

Support reporting and data collection for recruitment and engagement initiatives

Assist with special projects related to talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee experience programs

Provide general administrative support to the Employee Services team

What do you need to succeed?

University Degree or College Diploma

Successful completion of a post‑secondary program in Human Resources

CHRP Designation is an asset

2‑4 years of HR experience with at least 1 year of full‑cycle recruitment experience

Automotive industry recruitment experience highly desirable

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to small and mid‑size groups for long periods of time

Positive “can‑do” attitude with ability to work confidently under pressure and manage changing/competing priorities

Exceptional organizational, planning and administrative skills

Proven time‑management skills with initiative in development and completion of assigned projects and duties

Strong computer skills, especially Google applications, with aptitude to learn and embrace technology

Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in drafting offer letters and job descriptions

Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs and demands with willingness to work longer hours as circumstances require

High level of professionalism, discretion and integrity when handling confidential information

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support employee and family engagement events

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and good driving record

Must be comfortable working with a hybrid schedule

What’s in it for you?

Excellent management support and guidance

Opportunities through our internal career mobility program

Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family

Free and engaging employee events

We love giving back to our communities

Job Type:

Full Time – 8 month contract

Compensation (expected annual salary):

$45,000 - $60,000 per year. The starting salary will be set within this range based on job‑related factors such as relevant skills and experience.

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Southern Ontario with over 2000 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet Direct, Ontario's largest indoor used car showroom.

Performance Auto Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable legislation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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