Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job purpose

The associate is responsible for sourcing candidates through various channels, planning interview and selection procedures and hosting or participating in career events.

Duties and Responsibilities

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

Identify staffing needs based on approved recruitment plan.

Update selection criteria for various positions.

Attract suitable candidates through internal database, online employment forums and social media, etc.

Plan initial interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews.

Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System and other screening techniques.

Complete paperwork and documentation for new employees.

Collaborate with department managers to update job descriptions and interview questions to reflect each position’s requirements.

Promote our reputation and attractiveness as a good employment opportunity.

Place internal and external job postings

Attend job fairs and recruitment events.

Organize internal and external hiring.

Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by department.

Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.

Ensure the full-cycle recruitment is managed in line with existing procedures.

Assist in the layoff process in accordance with changing business needs.

Follow Ups with Employees on a 2-week, 3-month, 6 month, and annual basis.

Perform other assigned duties.

Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.

Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Proven work experience as a Recruiter or in a similar role.

Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks.

Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.

Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems.

A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organizations

BSc in Human Resources Management or relevant field.

Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Working conditions

Always work indoors.

Compliant with ventilation, cleanliness, space, lighting and temperature.

Physical requirements

Sitting involved.

May repeat the same movement.

Typing involved.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), RDJ Bakeries LTD will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act.