HR Advisor - Talent Acquisition

Sandvik

Mississauga

On-site

CAD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

15 hours ago
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Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking an HR Advisor – Talent Acquisition on a 15-month contract to lead full-cycle recruitment across Canada. You will post roles, screen candidates, conduct interviews, extend offers and support onboarding while partnering with hiring managers.

You bring 2–3 years of recruitment experience, strong communication, knowledge of employment legislation, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Proficiency with Workday and MS Office is preferred, and mining industry knowledge is a

Qualifications

  • Postsecondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant field of study is preferred.
  • 2-3 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably in a fast-paced or industrial environment.
  • Knowledge of the mining industry would be an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with HRIS/ATS systems (Workday experience is an asset).

Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, including job posting, screening, interviews, offers and onboarding.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs to effectively develop and execute recruitment strategies for assigned functions.
  • Lead in the development of sourcing strategies for hard to fill positions.
  • Remain current with market initiatives and proactively seek opportunities to promote Sandvik.
  • Establish relationships with local organizations, institutes, and establishments to create and maintain talent pipeline for applicable roles.
  • Participate in various talent acquisition events including career fairs, networking, industry, and community events.
  • Assist with reporting and metrics to track recruitment performance and trends.
  • Maintain and update recruitment activity in our HR systems (Workday).
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and candidate outreach efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies throughout all recruitment processes.
  • Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Discretion and professionalism
Collaborative mindset
Willingness to travel

Education

Postsecondary education in HR or Business Administration

Tools

Workday
Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Sudbury, ON, Winnipeg, MB, Saskatoon, SK, Mississauga, ON

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Sandvik Mining is seeking an

HR Advisor – Talent Acquisition (15-month Contract)

Currently, we have an opening for a position on a contract basis as an HR Advisor – Talent Acquisition. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting Sandvik’s recruitment efforts across Canada. You will help attract top talent through strategic sourcing, seamless candidate experiences, and strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Are you passionate about working with people? Do you have experience working in full-cycle talent acquisition and thrive in a fast-paced environment? We want to hear from you!

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What You Will Be Doing
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, including job posting, screening, interviews, offers and onboarding.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs to effectively develop and execute recruitment strategies for assigned functions.
  • Lead in the development of sourcing strategies for hard to fill positions.
  • Remain current with market initiatives and proactively seek opportunities to promote Sandvik.
  • Establish relationships with local organizations, institutes, and establishments to create and maintain talent pipeline for applicable roles.
  • Participate in various talent acquisition events including, but not limited to, professional and academic career fairs, networking, industry, and community events.
  • Assist with reporting and metrics to track recruitment performance and trends.
  • Maintain and update recruitment activity in our HR systems (Workday).
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and candidate outreach efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies throughout all recruitment processes.
  • Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed.
What You Will Bring Along
  • Postsecondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant field of study is preferred.
  • 2-3 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably in a fast-paced or industrial environment.
  • Knowledge of the mining industry would be an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates and internal teams.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple roles and priorities.
  • Comprehensive understanding of employment legislation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with HRIS/ATS systems (Workday experience is an asset).
  • Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
  • A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to challenges.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…
  • The opportunity to make an impact on our Divisions’ performance.
  • The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
  • The opportunity to reach your full potential.
Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more? To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact commonHR.canada@sandvik.com for more information.

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