Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist (Public Relations)

Publicis Groupe Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world and a global leader concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Publicis Groupe Canada represents the vision of a set of collaborative and integrated agencies that offer expertise and insightful services to many of the biggest brands in North America.

As a platform at the intersection of marketing and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of creativity and technology, Publicis Groupe is built on The Power of One. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 100,000 talents across over 100 countries around the world.

Publicis Groupe Canada is committed to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mandate which focuses on four pillars: Education, Talent Management, Outreach and Giving Back. Since 2020, they have made strong and continued growth in all their pillars including top-tier mental health benefits, regular education sessions for employees, six business resources groups for employees of various backgrounds and their allies and developing training and scholarships programs with various community groups.

Canadian brands include: Publicis Canada, Publicis Media (Starcom, Spark Foundry, Zenith), Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, and MSL Canada/North Strategic (North Strategic, MSL Canada, Notch Canada).

Job Description

We are continuing to grow our Talent Acquisition team at Publicis Groupe Canada and are currently looking for a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist (English & French) with Public Relations and Advertising recruitment experience to join us for a full-time, permanent role at Publicis Groupe Canada. Our team of 12 works cross-functionally across all roles for Publicis Groupe Canada agencies. Each of us have our areas of expertise, but lean in to support one another as needed.

You will play a crucial role in identifying and recruiting top-tier PR and Creative Advertising talent to join our agency. You will work closely with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition Manager to understand the business needs and develop strategic recruitment plans to attract the best candidates in the industry. This role requires a deep understanding of the PR and Creative Advertising industry, strong networking skills, and a passion for connecting talent with exciting opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their team's needs (fostering a strong understanding of their clients, work, team structures, team values, growth trajectories, etc)

Build a strong talent pipeline through various channels, including online platforms, industry events, networking, and referrals

Managing a 360 recruitment process - sourcing, pre screening, presenting candidates to hiring teams, coordinating interviews and managing the hiring process (including scheduling interviews, collecting/ sharing feedback, and extending job offers)

Provide regular status updates to Talent Acquisition team and Hiring Managers on recruitment for open positions

Maintain various recruitment tracking and reports, and enhance existing reports where applicable

Fully and accurately utilize our applicant tracking system and all other Talent Acquisition tools

Build and maintain relationships with candidates, providing them with a positive experience throughout the recruitment process

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in Public Relations/ Advertising recruitment to continually improve our hiring processes

Collaborate with a cross-functional team

Qualifications

2 - 4 years of related recruitment experience, preferably within Public Relations and Advertising

Bilingual(English & French) is a strong asset

Prior experience in a high volume recruitment process, with the ability to manage 15-20 open positions

Proven experience recruiting candidates with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools

A passion for creativity and a genuine interest in helping individuals find fulfilling career opportunities in the PR & Advertising industry