HR - Talent Acquisition Specialist

351 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2W4, Canada Req #281 Tuesday, September 17, 2024 **JOB TITLE**: - Talent Acquisition Specialist**DEPARTMENT**: - Human Resources**REPORTS TO**: - Director, Human Resources**LOCATION**: - 351 King St. West, Toronto ON**TRAVEL REQUIREMENT**: - Occasionally, dependent on business need**SUMMARY** - _ **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** - Conduct comprehensive intake sessions with hiring managers to understand their business, the position requirements and recommend recruiting strategies accordingly. - Participate in in-person interviews as requested by hiring managers. - Manage the job offer process for assigned positions including compensation discussions, preparing and sending offer letters, and background verification. - Begin onboarding process for new hires; seamlessly transition new hires to the People and Culture Business Partners to complete onboarding process. - Provide coaching and guidance to hiring managers and interviewers on policies and best practices as needed. - Work with People and Culture Business Partners to develop and implement a referral program. - In partnership with all members of the Human Resources team, Marketing and Executives, assist in building and promoting the Great Gulf talent brand. - If required or requested, assist in the research, business case development and implementation of an Applicant Tracking System. - Other duties as assigned. **COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCING OTHERS (Contacts)** **CUSTOMER SERVICE** **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills)** - University Degree or College Diploma in Human Resources - 3+ years of progressive HR talent acquisition experience - Experience in the construction, development, sales, hospitality, and manufacturing preferred - Experience in sourcing hard-to-fill roles - Demonstrated business acumen and consultative skills with ability to partner with leaders in defining their talent needs - Robust knowledge of current best-practices regarding talent acquisition programs and techniques - Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills - Excellent time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail - Strong ability to take initiative, problem solve and make decisions within scope of job - Strong track record of customer service and effective people skills - Portfolio management - ability to effectively manage a corporate portfolio consisting of 10+ vacancies/requisitions at one time - Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a positive team environment **SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY** This position is not responsible for performance management and/or disciplinary action, however, does provide supervision to the People and Culture Generalist who is responsible for supporting the recruitment process. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide direction, supervision and guidance to the People and Culture Generalist in all aspects of the recruitment process. The Talent and Acquisition Specialist may be asked to provide input into the Human Resources budget and estimates related to talent acquisition and recruitment needs. **PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT** *** - Indoors in a shared office space. - Depending on client groups and to fully understand working conditions of all vacancies they are recruiting for, may require outside, walking in resort, golf, construction, manufacturing, or other environment. - Wear appropriate uniform, personal protective equipment as required. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** - _ - Ability to sit and operate a computer for long periods of time. - Ability to walk around to meet with staff on a regular basis and visit clients at their location if supporting client group outside physical work location. **The Great Gulf Group (“GGG”) is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, our tradespeople and suppliers, and our customers and visitors. Employment with GGG is conditional upon you having received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to your start date. You must provide a copy of your Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Dose. If you have a medical reason, or any other reason pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, for not being fully vaccinated now or in the future, you may submit a written request for accommodation with an explanation of the ground and/or any supporting documentation to assist in the determination of exemption from this condition.

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