Recruiting Specialist

Wright Service•West Des Moines, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Recruiting Specialist is responsible for full-cycle recruiting support for Canadian-based positions while working from our Des Moines, IA office. This role partners closely with Hiring Managers and the Recruiting Manager for Wright Canada Holdings to manage ongoing hiring needs across multiple Canadian companies. The ideal candidate brings experience recruiting in Canada, including familiarity with Canadian employment laws, immigration considerations, and regional hiring practices, or has prior experience supporting international recruiting efforts. Success in this role requires curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to research, ask questions, and proactively learn when navigating unfamiliar regulations, markets, or roles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
At least two (2) years’ experience high-volume, related industry recruitment experience in Canada or supporting international recruiting efforts.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems within the framework of the company’s Human Resource Information System.
Knowledge of federal, provincial, and local laws, rules, and regulations applicable to hiring and recruitment.
Maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and must have a proactive work style along with accountability of duties and responsibilities.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and departments across company/division.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.
Strong organizational skills and tendencies; the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects concurrently; extremely detail oriented.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with candidates.
Position requires outside travel up to 20% for recruitment events and onboarding/orientation of employees.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP or CPHR preferred
Ability to read, write, and speak other languages in support of local workforce is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruiting processes for a designated company/division by communicating frequently with hiring managers to understand workforce needs.
Identify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods based on the needs of the company/division and industry standards.
Collaborate with hiring managers to maintain detailed and accurate job postings and hiring criteria.
Compile and analyze data to make recommendations regarding the most cost-efficient advertising sources to utilize for recruiting.
Initiate job requisitions for open positions within the Human Resource Information System.
Coordinate job postings within the Human Resource Information System and place and monitor job postings/advertisements across other channels (online media and print).
Screen candidates and select qualified candidates for interviews with hiring managers.
Verifies candidate credentials, including experience, certificates, and references.
Coordinate and assist with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders, as necessary.
Coordinate the preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
Initiatives employment offers under direction of HR Manager and hiring managers using defined business processes and templates in the Human Resource Information System.
Provides candidate follow-up communications regarding offer and next steps or declined for position.
Coordinates all pre-employment checks under direction and per policies from HR and Safety/Risk and utilizing the Human Resource Information System or associated systems as determined.
Actively onboards and orients employees and maintains consistent communication with hiring managers and employees.
Attend job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities to attract candidates and improve and grow the company’s/division’s network and recruitment brand.
Comply with laws and regulations and company policies and processes in the application of recruiting practices and programs to ensure legal, fair, and consistent hiring.
Perform administrative assistant duties for company/division operations leadership as needed.