Talent Acquisition Partner - Contract

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a proactive Talent Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team on a temporary contract basis.

You will source, screen, and build robust talent pipelines while collaborating with hiring managers to assess candidates and ensure a positive candidate experience in the early hiring stages. The role emphasizes proactive talent identification, engaging passive candidates, and maintaining strong pipelines in a fast-paced, global organization, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience conducting candidate screening interviews and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition colleagues and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify qualified active and passive candidates.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, talent communities, referrals, and other sourcing channels to attract talent.
• Conduct resume reviews and initial candidate assessments against defined job requirements.
• Lead phone and virtual screening interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and interest levels.
• Present qualified candidates with detailed screening summaries and recommendations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Provide market intelligence and talent availability insights to recruiting teams and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and activity tracking within applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience through timely communication and follow-up.

Skills

Candidate screening

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

HiredScore

Paradox

Job description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a highly motivated Talent Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team on a temporary contract basis. This role is focused on sourcing, screening, and talent pipeline development. The Talent Partner will work closely with hiring managers, and business leaders to identify, engage, and assess top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the early stages of the hiring process. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiting professional who enjoys proactive talent identification, candidate engagement, and building strong talent pipelines in a fast-paced, global organization.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Partner with Talent Acquisition colleagues and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify qualified active and passive candidates.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, talent communities, referrals, and other sourcing channels to attract talent.
• Conduct resume reviews and initial candidate assessments against defined job requirements.
• Lead phone and virtual screening interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and interest levels.
• Present qualified candidates with detailed screening summaries and recommendations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Provide market intelligence and talent availability insights to recruiting teams and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and activity tracking within applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience through timely communication and follow-up.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing.
• Strong experience conducting candidate screening interviews and evaluating talent.
• Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates across multiple functions and industries.
• Experience using ATS and sourcing technologies such as Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, HiredScore, Paradox, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a distributed team environment.