Recruitment - Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Erb Group•New Hamburg, ON

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads the recruitment process and provides support to managers in the recruitment process. The Erb Group is one of North America’s largest privately-owned refrigerated transportation providers, specializing in the timely, protected distribution of temperature-controlled perishable goods across Canada and the U.S. This family-owned business has been in the industry for over 65 years and has a head office in New Hamburg, Ontario, with additional Canadian terminals. They have been recognized as Best Fleets to Drive For several years, a Top Fleet Employer, and continue to be a safety industry leader.

Requirements

Diploma in Human Resources required or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in full-cycle recruitment, transportation industry would be an asset.
Knowledge of the transportation industry and applicable regulations required.
Bilingual in English and French considered an asset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Experience with MS Office Suite required.
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with Dayforce considered an asset.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment.
Exceptional conflict resolution, negotiation, and objection handling skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality is required.

Nice To Haves

Transportation industry experience
Bilingual in English and French
Experience with Dayforce ATS

Responsibilities

Support the full-cycle recruitment process for multiple positions across various locations.
Lead and organize career fairs from implementation to final metric reporting.
Proactively source and maintain a pool of qualified candidates.
Execute recruiting plans to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
Conduct intake calls with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, job duties, and qualifications.
Communicate and engage with candidates to verify qualifications, work preferences, and align with business needs.
Create job postings and assist with the creation of job descriptions.
Review and evaluate applicant qualifications and licensing according to established guidelines.
Conduct pre-screen qualification interviews, coordinate in-person interviews, and attend interviews as required.
Schedule pre-employment medical testing and coordinate background checks.
Respond to questions and assist candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Extend offer letters and facilitate successful onboarding.
Track and maintain recruitment and hiring metrics.
Maintain current knowledge of human rights and employment standards guidelines and regulations.
Use social media and professional networking outlets to identify and source candidates.
Create a strategic plan with the hiring manager to ensure vacancies are filled in a timely manner.
Research and recommend new recruiting procedures or technology for adding more value to the recruiting department, by making process and procedures more effective and efficient.
Provide support to other members of the talent acquisition team when required.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Benefits available from day 1
Company paid health insurance plans (health, prescription, dental and vision)
Company paid group life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
$1600 in massage therapy benefits
TFSA and RRSP savings plans with company match contributions (available after 3 months)
Profit-sharing opportunity
Referral bonus program
Safety shoe voucher
Uniform and annual tool allowance for apprentice and mechanic technicians
Corporate discounts with Josslin Insurance and Goodlife Fitness
Educational assistance up to 50%, with specific training required by The Erb Group paid in full
Career advancement opportunities
Community and philanthropy opportunities
Employee engagement events (Good Cheer Club, summer BBQs, prizes, food trucks, employee recognition programs)