Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsible to connect with potential candidates online and offline, screening applications and supporting hiring managers.

Responsible for hiring qualified people while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Identifies future hiring needs and develops job descriptions and specifications.

Collaborates with department managers to compile a consistent list of requirements.

Creates and publishes job ads in various portals.

Network with potential hires through professional groups on social media and during events

Take ownership of candidate experience by designing and managing it, develop job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements.

Screens resumes and job applications.

Conducts initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates.

Interviews candidates in-person for a wide range of roles (junior, senior and executive).

Track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill and source of hire.

Designs, distributes and measures the results of candidate experience surveys.

Trains and advises hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods.

Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process.

Maintains a database of potential candidates for future job openings.

Completes paperwork for new hires.

Takes Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) lead in ensuring “safe systems of work” and “safe conditions” are in place within area of responsibility.

Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned by management.

Educational Requirements / Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or relevant field.

Experience:

2 years of recruiting experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Good decision-making skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods.