Talent Acquisition & People & Culture Specialist

Fairmont; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% F&B discount

Employee discount card

Learning programs

Planet 21 CSR

Extended health benefits

Job summary

Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa seeks a Talent Acquisition/People & Culture Advisor reporting to the Director, People & Culture. You will coordinate full cycle recruitment, maintain high standards, and support HR operations within a strategic team focused on driving business results through people.

Ideal candidates have HR/admin experience, bilingual in English and French, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR and administrative work required.
• Diploma/Degree in Administration, Hospitality or Human Resources Management an asset.
• Fluent in both official languages.
• Windows: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and other office programs at an advanced level.
• thrive on being busy and remain focused and calm in a hectic office environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Maintain professionalism in a highly confidential environment with tact and warmth.
• Demonstrate patience and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Welcome colleagues visiting People & Culture for inquiries and support.
• Coordinate full cycle recruitment from requisition to onboarding.
• Maintain high standards during recruitment and selection.
• Review resumes and assessments daily from TA system and websites.
• Administers Talent Acquisition System; update postings and job descriptions.
• Liaise with departmental recruiters to plan recruitment needs.
• Assist departments with reference checks when needed.
• Handle criminal background check forms.
• Create offer letters for colleagues and leadership positions.
• Open paper files, take photos, prepare name tags and lockers.
• Conduct monthly locker audits.
• Develop relationships with hotel schools and participate in on-campus recruitment.
• Handle Co-Op student requests and coordinate placements.
• Provide administrative support to the People & Culture Office.
• Respond to inquiries in a professional, friendly and timely manner.
• Conduct the termination process and paperwork.
• Organize internal activities and assist the Director as assigned.
• Follow all safety policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

Administrative skills

MS Office proficiency

Bilingual English/French

Teamwork

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Diploma/Degree in Administration, Hospitality or HR Management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa seeks a Talent Acquisition/People & Culture Advisor reporting to the Director, People & Culture. You will coordinate full cycle recruitment, maintain high standards, and support HR operations within a strategic team focused on driving business results through people.

Ideal candidates have HR/admin experience, bilingual in English and French, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.