Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hercules SLR

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a strategic and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and play a key role in building a high-performing workforce across our organization. This is not a typical recruiting role. You will act as a true partner to the business (challenging hiring assumptions, validating workforce needs, and using data to drive better hiring decisions). You’ll work closely with leaders across multiple locations, supporting a wide range of roles including skilled trades, operations, and corporate functions. If you understand fast-paced industrial environments and thrive on balancing urgency with quality, this role is for you.

Requirements

5+ years full-cycle recruitment experience (technical/industrial preferred)
Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Premium and other direct sourcing tools
Ability to build relationships and influence leaders
Experience analyzing data and using metrics to drive decisions
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Post-secondary education in HR or Business (CPHR an asset)
Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check; drivers abstract and reference checks as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Background in retention planning, engagement, or onboarding (asset)

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to review and validate all hiring requests before recruitment begins
Challenge unclear or unsupported hiring needs using data and workforce insights
Assess productivity gaps, workforce utilization, and business priorities
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding handoff
Support hiring across salaried, hourly, skilled trades, and operational roles
Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and direct outreach
Build and maintain strong pipelines for hard-to-fill roles across Canada
Hold hiring managers accountable for timely feedback, approvals, and decisions
Coach leaders on interview best practices and candidate selection
Track recruitment activity within HRIS/ATS systems (UKG or similar)
Build and maintain dashboards (time-to-fill, vacancy aging, source effectiveness, etc.)
Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and quality of hire
Deliver a professional, responsive, and engaging candidate experience
Support job fairs, talent campaigns, and community partnerships (colleges, trade schools, associations)