Human Resources Consultant, Talent Acquisition

The City of Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic HR Consultant to enhance talent acquisition strategies and recruitment practices. This multifaceted role involves collaborating with hiring leaders, developing comprehensive recruitment strategies, and integrating principles of equity and inclusion into all initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in social media recruitment, with a passion for fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and community impact, and help shape the future of talent acquisition in a vibrant city.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Competitive Wages

Pensions

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience with a focus on strategic recruitment.
• Experience with social media recruitment tools and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition initiatives and recruitment processes.
• Develop data-driven recruitment strategies using market insights.

Skills

Strategic Talent Acquisition

Recruitment Strategies

Data-Driven Recruitment

Social Media Recruitment

Coaching and Mentoring

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)

Tools

LinkedIn

AI Recruitment Tools

Indeed

Job description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

As an HR Consultant (HRC), you will work in a complex, multifaceted generalist position with various areas of responsibility. You will provide effective consultation and direction to assigned client groups on strategic talent acquisition initiatives and recruitment practices that align with short- and long-term business objectives. You will also lead or be involved with key policies, processes, and/or programs related to employment at The City, with the initial focus to lead and build The City’s student and youth hiring initiatives. Primary duties include:

• Collaborate with, influence, direct and/or represent hiring leaders throughout the full recruitment process for hard-to-fill, specialized and business critical positions, providing advice and recommendations on strategic talent acquisition processes and practices.
• Drive strategic talent acquisition initiatives to attract top talent for assigned client groups. Collaborate with HR partners and business leaders and leverage a business partnership approach to define evolving talent needs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive data-driven recruitment strategies, utilizing analytics, market intelligence, and competitive insights to proactively identify and engage candidates.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement strategic LinkedIn sourcing to attract talent for a variety of positions, building relationships with industry experts and external parties to identify and encourage applications from qualified candidates.
• Lead and/or execute specialized programs or processes such as student and youth employment, redeployment, employment policy, police information checks, pre-employment drug testing, employment of international hires, employment and secondment contracts, recruitment and interviewing training, and engagement of executive search agencies.
• Establish and nurture strong external relationships with industry professionals, networks and associations to strengthen our talent pipeline and employer brand. Facilitate and/or participate in presentations, panel discussions, and career fairs.
• Integrate equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and truth and reconciliation principles and practices in all recruitment and selection initiatives.
• Act as a mentor, coach, and subject matter expert for recruitment, interviewing and selection training.
• Develop tools and marketing materials for both internal and external channels, such as myCity, calgary.ca, and various social media platforms.
• Collaborate with partners to integrate strategic workforce planning, performance development and succession management with talent acquisition.

• A degree in Human Resources, Business, Commerce or a related field and at least 5 years of related human resources experience which includes working directly with clients on strategic recruitment and providing consult and direction related to talent acquisition processes and best practices.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with social media recruitment tools and strategies, including platforms such as LinkedIn, AI tools, and Indeed.
• Experience using analytics, market intelligence and competitive insights to drive recruitment strategies.
• Experience with candidate sourcing, redeployment, student/youth hiring programs, and leading or coordinating projects.
• Preference will be given to individuals with experience in complex, multi-union environments, and who have demonstrated experience applying and coaching others on equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and truth and reconciliation practices and principles as they relate to talent acquisition.
• A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation will be an asset.
• Success in this role requires a highly strategic individual with effective communication, coaching and collaborative relationship building skills, a high attention to detail, experience with change management and facilitation, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti- racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

TO APPLY: Please apply online at www.calgary.ca/careers.