Early Careers Operations Specialist, North America

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for an Early Careers Operations Specialist to enhance their Early Careers programs across North America. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations, from onboarding to stakeholder communication, while fostering relationships that empower early career talent. With a focus on process improvement and collaboration, you'll play a key part in shaping the future of talent development in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Join a forward-thinking team that values growth and offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-person collaboration. If you're passionate about talent development and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Collaborative Workplace

Tools and Resources for Engagement

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in program coordination or recruitment support.
• Strong organizational and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational processes for Early Careers programs in North America.
• Support recruitment and hiring processes, managing candidate tracking.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Data Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Equivalent Experience in Business Administration

Tools

Data Management Tools

Job description

Early Careers Operations Specialist, North America

About the Role:
We are seeking an Early Careers Operations Specialist to support our Early Careers programs in North America. This role will play a critical part in the execution of programming and hiring processes, ensuring seamless coordination and efficiency. This role will also be central to building relationships with key stakeholders across Canada, building trust and buy-in across program participants, and facilitating regionally focused programming. Reporting to the Early Careers Manager with a dotted line to the Canadian Ops Manager, this position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, relationship building and a passion for working with early career talent.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate operational processes for North American Early Careers programs, including onboarding, scheduling, background checks and program logistics.
2. Meet with internal clients and facilitate workshops.
3. Support the recruitment and hiring processes by managing candidate tracking, interview scheduling, and communication with stakeholders.
4. Maintain accurate data and generate reports related to program performance, hiring metrics, and participant feedback.
5. Collaborate with the North American Programming Specialist to ensure the successful delivery of program events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
6. Serve as a point of contact for internal clients and participants, providing timely responses and addressing inquiries related to programming and hiring processes.
7. Assist in the development and facilitation of program materials, communications, and resources.
8. Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
2. 2-4 years of experience in program coordination, operations, or recruitment support, preferably within an early careers or talent development context.
3. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
5. Proficiency in data management and reporting tools, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion.

Why Join Us:
At Morningstar, we are committed to fostering the growth and development of early career talent. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the experiences of future leaders while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

If you are passionate about supporting talent development and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to empower individuals to achieve their career goals.

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.