TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (3 YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)

Job Summary

We seek a highly motivated, energetic and passionate Talent Acquisition Specialist - to work with us in the Recruitment/Staffing & Consulting domain. The ideal candidate should be a dynamic self-starter, with a passion for recruitment and will assist with growing our staffing needs.

This individual must be able to identify the ideal candidates and close the vacant positions. They must also have an excellent professional network of candidates to generate results. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the full recruitment cycle at all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Administration, or other related career specific qualifications.

At least 3 years experience in full cycle recruitment.

Experience using industry-leading recruiting tools e.g., Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and social media platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Job Boards.

Knowledge of the Data Privacy Act

Responsibilities and Duties:

Leverages experience to source and screen top talent using industry-leading, recruiting tools, ATS, and social media platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed and Job Boards

Build relationships with contracting managers to develop a deep understanding of role requirements, desired profiles of candidates and the business, and assists in profiling and being the main point of contact regarding labour market issues and context for candidate search

Builds relationships with top candidates and establishes a pipeline of qualified resources

Conduct personal interviews in-person or using other appropriate methods to qualify candidates.

Coordinate interviews with all stakeholders and follow-up debriefing

Candidate documentation

Conduct reference checks and background check

Engage with the support team which handles onboarding

Maintains timely, compliant, and accurate documentation and metrics requirements on all activity related to prospects, clients, and candidates

Skills Required:

Specific Knowledge

Recruitment platform management, HRIS

Use ATS, CRM, MS Office and Google products with proficiency

Knowledge of legal aspects related to contracting and labour law

Knowledge of interview methodologies and candidate testing

Individual Skills

Analytical capability, problem-solving capability and multi-task ability

Stakeholder relationship management and high ability to work as a team

Excellent written and oral communication

Mindset and Behaviour

The high degree of integrity and transparency

High level of energy, autonomy, motivation, service, customer focus, resilience

The high degree of emotional intelligence

Adaptable to fast working environments and comfortable with working under pressure

Strong team player with a great attitude

Flexibility and willingness to go beyond the call of duty (a go-getter)

Ability to take ownership and drive issues to closure