Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract)

Cologix

2d•Remote

About The Position

Cologix is seeking a Talent Acquisition Consultant to lead staffing efforts for its Data Center Operations organization, attracting and screening a diverse pool of qualified candidates. The role emphasizes a strong candidate and hiring-manager experience and the ability to quickly learn complex requirements for specialized roles. This is a fully remote, temporary contract role covering a leave for 4–5 months, reporting to the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition. Compensation is $40–$45 per hour, commensurate with experience. This posting is for an existing vacant position. The consultant partners with department managers and other stakeholders throughout recruitment, from drafting job descriptions and advertising roles to screening candidates, coordinating interviews, supporting selection and offers, and maintaining recruiting records. The role also includes employment-law and company-policy compliance. Cologix states that employees share responsibility for following its information-security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental policies and supporting the performance of its information security and environmental management systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Bilingual French/English proficiency.
At least five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process is highly preferred.
Proven negotiation and closing techniques.
Ability to assess candidates during Zoom interviews and provide insights to the hiring team.
Good relationship-building skills and a proven track record partnering with different types of hiring managers.
A desire and passion to partner with the business to find the best talent for its teams.

Nice To Haves

Previous recruiting experience in the telecommunications or data center industry is preferred.
Experience recruiting in a high-volume environment for operations-focused roles such as HVAC, Mechanical, and Technician roles is helpful.
Previous experience in a recruiting agency is a plus.
Experience and proven ability to passively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus.
Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System is highly preferred; Lever experience is given preference.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with department managers to identify and draft detailed, accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
Manage job posting and advertisement processes.
Schedule interviews for all roles and communicate with candidates throughout the interview process.
Conduct initial candidate screenings and recommend candidates to the hiring team for advancement.
Assist with and drive the interview process, including attending and conducting feedback sessions with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with hiring managers and/or human resources staff during offers, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other relevant details.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies.
Maintain recruiting databases and the Lever ATS to support accurate recruiting reports.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.
Follow Cologix information-security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental policies, procedures, and standards; support conformance with the ISMS and EMS; report relevant incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities; and participate in improving information-security and environmental performance.