We have an opportunity for a strong Talent Acquisition Specialist with 5-6 years of solid full cycle recruitment experience to work at one of our clients located in Kitchener. This opportunity will start as a short term contract with potential for extension. Please apply to learn more!

Who We Are?

At HirePower, as Talent Advisors we deliver expertise and strategic programs that are nimble and future focused. We are passionate about creating an experience that attracts top performers and continually strengthens our competitive edge.

We have spent the past 5 years transforming our talent acquisition support function to deliver on the needs of our business and create memorable candidate experiences. As a result of our approach, we have created an entrepreneurial environment where our Talent Acquisition Specialists have the opportunity to be both strategic and tactical while developing the important internal and external relationships that are the foundation of our success. The impact we've made can be seen from our industry leading talent acquisition metrics and our commitment to getting better every day.

For us, it's about finding the best talent for our clients and hiring Talent Acquisition Consultants that make customer service the same priority we do!

A Day in the Life of a Talent Acquisition Specialist:

• Act as Talent Acquisition Advisor while delivering effective and innovative talent acquisition strategies (including cold calling, direct sourcing, targeted advertising, universities and professional associations, employee referrals, social media channels and niche job boards), to attract and hire top talent.
• Conducts thorough market research, company profiling, mapping and identifying candidates for both candidate pipelines and critical roles at mid to senior levels. Maintains a talent community and stays in active contact with pipelined candidates.
• Support Business Leaders and HR Business Partners in all areas of the talent acquisition process: intake meetings, preparation of postings, sourcing/screening/interviewing and reference checks.
• Work in a fun and collaborative team and support strategic HR and Talent Acquisition projects

You Will Have:

• Minimum of 5-6 years of full cycle recruitment experience ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Post-secondary education and working towards your CHRP or CHRL designation will be both an advantage and benefit.
• Exceptional commitment to customer service with demonstrated ability to build relationships with colleagues at various levels.
• Solid understanding of the national recruitment landscape and particular regional differences of attracting top talent.
• Sound communication, influencing, innovation, project management and collaboration skills.
• Strong sourcing skills and ability to do cold calling, head hunting and talent mapping is a must. Proficiency with PC applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and recruitment marketing tools, including social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook).
• Prior experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (Workday, Kenexa, Taleo, NJoyn, etc).
• Familiarity with using talent acquisition metrics to measure and report progress to client group(s).
• Ability to be strategic and tactical in rolling out practical talent acquisition programs and initiatives that are aligned with overall organizational goals.