Talent Acquisition Specialist
Meridian Lightweight
Strathroy, ON, Canada
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Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the position holder is responsible for full cycle staff forecasting and recruitment as well as ensuring an available talent pipeline for the organization. 

 

Major Responsibilities of Position

  • Onboarding – Supporting the onboarding program.
  • Staffing – Coordinate with hiring managers to identify existing staffing needs, competencies, and qualifications.
  • Employer Branding – Lead employer branding and marketing initiatives. Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events.
  • Assessment – Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details.
  • Applicant Tracking System – Implement and update the applicant tracking system, reporting out hiring, recruiting and selection metrics on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly and annual basis.
  • Sourcing – Utilize online job boards, professional networks, social media platforms, etc. to source potential candidates through online and other channels and mediums.
  • Succession and Replacement Planning – Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by department.
  • Advertising and 3rd Party Recruitment – Identify most efficient and cost-effective employment related advertising sources.
  • Community Involvement – Coordinate community involvement activities, develop ongoing relationships.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Develop and administer programs and strategies which promote employee equity and diversity.
  • Training and advising managers and supervisors regarding interview techniques, employment selection related regulations and legislation.
  • Access to personnel files as required
  • Access to relative Training and education information.
  • Will be in contact with various positions both in and outside the organization

 

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years’ experience in a Talent Acquisition role dealing with sourcing, high volume recruiting, employer branding and other key talent acquisition related activities
  • Human Resources Diploma, or Bachelors’ Degree in a related discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience recruiting for an automotive manufacturer
  • Experience with HRIS and ATS system
  • Familiarity with social media, job boards, resume databases and professional networks.
  • Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
  • Knowledge of Applicant Tracking system, and recruitment related KPIs and Metrics.
  • A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within the manufacturing environment.
  • Microsoft Office Professional with advanced Excel skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal, time management, multitasking and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment

 

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

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