Talent Acquisition Specialist

MCAP•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$55,000 - CA$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will primarily be responsible for supporting the full cycle recruitment process including posting, screening, interviewing, job offer process, closing and administrative components. This position will also partner with the Talent Acquisition, Team Lead to understand and plan for current and future hiring needs. Success in this role will be measured through service levels provided to stakeholders and various talent acquisition metrics. This position will also proactively support the HR team in a variety of HR related duties and administrative tasks to drive employee experience.

Requirements

2-3 years of full-cycle recruitment experience with a best practice approach to staffing and recruitment
Experience working with an applicant tracking system, social media, innovative resources and online tools for sourcing candidates
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
Experience with interviewing techniques (e.g., situational, behavioural)
Strong multitasking and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to prioritize job responsibilities and manage high volumes of information effectively.
Commitment to delivering results under tight deadlines.
Good understanding of general HR practices and employment related legislation
Proven ability to take initiative and look beyond current role openings and identify a pipeline of talent
Familiarity with using metrics to measure and report progress to client groups
Comfortable working independently within a highly collaborative and changing work environment
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Post-secondary education preferably in Human Resources

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in recruiting for specific areas (technology, call centre) is an asset
Experience in the financial services industry is an asset
Experience contributing to various HR initiatives (e.g., employee experience, total rewards, performance management, talent management systems, talent metrics) is an asset
CHRP designation or working towards is an asset

Responsibilities

Directly service full cycle recruitment needs for positions at select levels across the organization
Develop internal and external job postings
Screen candidates (resume, telephone screening and in person interviews) to assess for core competencies to job requirements and MCAP culture
Prepare a short list of candidates and prepare candidate summaries for the hiring manager
Coordinate the selection process including interviews, testing, and reference checks
Coordinate background checks and the preparation of the offer of employment
Partner with the Talent Acquisition, Team Lead to facilitate the final decision and presentation of the offer to the candidate and work with the hiring manager in preparation for orientation
Partner with the Talent Acquisition, Team Lead to manage external partnerships with recruitment agencies and vendors
Partner with the Talent Acquisition, Team Lead to enhance presence at colleges and universities and implement co-op programs and recruitment of graduates for full-time or trainee roles.
Follow-up and provide feedback in a timely manner to create a positive candidate experience
Partner with the Talent Acquisition, Team Lead to create efficiencies with our talent acquisition process (stakeholder satisfaction surveys, sourcing options, candidate assessments, applicant tracking system)
Maintain a superior level of client service to internal and external stakeholders
Partner with the Talent Acquisition, Team Lead on hiring classes
Partner with the Talent Acquisition, Team Lead on co-op and summer student hiring
Track recruiting activity, costs and expenses for all job requisitions
Maintain, benchmark, and analyze recruitment metrics and work with Sr. HR Analyst to consolidate into overall HR reporting
Partner with the Talent Acquisition, Team Lead to advance recruitment analytics in order to better predict quality of hires, employee productivity, and job fit
Provide insights on local job market and competitive compensation
Prepare and process Talent Acquisition invoices
Support various total rewards related initiatives to drive employee experience (e.g., coordination of annual performance management tools, coordination of benefits documents, and coordination with benefits vendors)
Research HR best practices and make recommendations where appropriate
Participate in projects that impact the HR function
Other administrative duties as required