Recruiting Manager

Brandt is currently seeking a Recruiting Manager in our Regina, SK location. This position is responsible for the development and management of the execution of domestic and international recruitment plans, proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates, overseeing the applicant invitation, screening, and selection process, monitoring and reporting on employee recruitment activity, and managing the day-to-day work and performance of the recruiting department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruiting Plans

1. Work with hiring managers and senior management to identify recruitment needs.
2. Develop recruitment strategies and tactics (e.g. advertising, job fairs, social media, college recruiting initiatives, etc.) to meet identified needs.
3. Work with marketing to create campaigns and media consistent with corporate brand.
4. Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidates.
5. Develop and manage budgets to support annual recruitment plans.
6. Ensure international recruitment plans meet any legislated requirements.
7. Meet company expectations for quality of applicants.

Applicant Pipeline

1. Implement recruiting plans to continuously develop a pool of qualified candidates.
2. Implement and oversee the use of applicant software (e.g. Silk Road).
3. As appropriate, engage and manage 3rd party domestic and international recruitment agents.
4. Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, and employees.
5. Ensure hiring managers are involved in crafting appropriate job postings and ads (as required).
6. Ensure locations are supported in organizing/participating in job fairs.
7. Ensure Recruitment Needs List is updated and distributed as required.
8. Create and maintain contacts within industry and education.

Applicant Process

1. Lead the creation and implementation of interviewing plans/tools for positions.
2. Ensure applicants are being properly screened (e.g. that HR Administrators review resumes and route them to hiring managers) and in a timely manner.
3. Ensure the process for hiring, transfer, or promotion is being followed (i.e. policies for routing through management and senior executive for review and approval are followed).

Monitoring and Reporting

1. Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
2. Monitor position fill rates and cost to recruit.
3. Monitor monthly recruitment costs (from AP) against budget.
4. Monitor accuracy of data and reporting.
5. Refine recruitment metrics and monitor and report on effectiveness and efficiency of recruitment strategies and tactics.

Management

1. On a day-to-day basis, organize and plan the flow of work of the HR Administrators to meet recruitment needs and staffing levels.
2. Recruit, hire, and train recruitment personnel as required to support business goals.
3. As required, prepare 3rd party recruitment service agreements and ensure delivery is planned and completed on time and within quoted costs.
4. Monitor and troubleshoot operational problems.
5. Follow company policies, procedures, and practices for employment and employee relations (hiring, pay, lay off, discipline, etc.) as well as labor standards.
6. Ensure that work is performed safely, and that occupational health and safety standards are met.
7. Review employee performance against goals on an ongoing basis and document individual employee performance annually.
8. Manage recruitment budgets and finances to ensure expenses are accurately and completely recorded (i.e. expense reports, purchase orders, etc.).

Collaboration

1. Collaborate with human resources and payroll on new hire, employment changes and terminations process, coordinating internal transfers and promotions, and on succession planning.
2. Support the work of the human resources department by performing other duties as required.
3. Perform any additional work requested/required to meet the needs of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A minimum of 3-5 years progressive experience in employee recruitment and managing the recruitment function.
2. Has the knowledge and the analytical and critical thinking skills required to develop effective recruitment strategies and tactics.
3. Demonstrates a strong customer service orientation and exercises sound judgment.
4. Demonstrates the ability to organize work, set priorities, and achieve work-related objectives and goals.
5. Able to communicate effectively and professionally with applicants, management personnel, employees, and others at all levels.
6. Proficient in using work-related computer desktop and web-based productivity applications (e.g. MS Office suite).
7. Is self-motivated in learning and applying new knowledge and skills and is willing to share knowledge with others.
8. Demonstrates a strong commitment to occupational health and safety.
9. Able/capable to travel domestically and internationally as required.

To apply for this position please visit www.brandtjobs.com and enter the tracking code 10331-046 into the search field on the Job Opportunities page.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those being considered will be contacted.