Talent Acquisition Specialist

Niagara College; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara College is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for its Human Resources Division. The role includes overseeing the recruitment process for staffing needs across the college, implementing talent acquisition strategies, and ensuring an efficient hiring experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in recruitment and hold relevant HR designations.

Benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan

93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay

Generous vacation time

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee tuition assistance

Hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years experience in high volume recruitment in a unionized environment.
• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment.
• Ability to manage high-quality, high-volume recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment and selection process.
• Guide the recruitment process using best practices.
• Prepare job advertisements and maintain recruitment files.

Skills

Behavioural interviewing

Recruitment strategies

Market trends

Subject matter expertise

Analytical skills

Education

Three-year diploma/degree in Business, HR, Psychology, Social Sciences

CHRP or CHRL designation

RPR designation (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist in the Human Resources Division, based at the Welland Campus.

Reporting to the Director of Labour Relations & HR Programs, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full recruitment and selection process to meet the staffing needs of both departments and clients. This role involves overseeing end-to-end hiring activities while ensuring a positive and efficient experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing talent acquisition strategies and processes.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing expertise and support for the full recruitment and selection cycle, and delivering adequate service to meet staffing needs across the entire college
• Guiding each phase of the recruitment and selection process using best practices
• Working closely with HR Consultants and/or hiring managers to ensure that competencies and position specifications are accurately reflected in job postings and selection criteria
• Providing advice and information to hiring managers and committees on effective interview processes, college hiring policies, collective agreement requirements, and legal obligations
• Preparing job advertisements, developing short-list criteria, developing and maintaining a database of interview questions, and ensuring recruitment files and processes are complete
• Establishing marketing initiatives to secure top talent and maintain our employer brand
• Staying current on trends and innovative recruiting practices, by researching emerging best practices, and leveraging online, creative, and cost-effective resources to recruit top candidates
• Maintaining the applicant tracking system, workforce planning data, and reports for metrics
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects, and program development in talent acquisition
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) year diploma/degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a similar field of study
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in high volume recruitment in a unionized environment
• Designated Certified Human Resources Professional or Leader (CHRP or CHRL)
• Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designation is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a subject matter expert, providing in-depth knowledge, guidance, and analysis in talent acquisition
• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, understanding sourcing strategies, market trends, and best practices for identifying and attracting top talent across diverse functions and levels
• Proficient in behavioural and competency-based interviewing
• Ability to manage high-quality, high-volume, multi-location recruitment and selection processes
• Literacy in Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Word and Excel; applicant tracking systems and human resource information systems
  
  

Salary and Total Rewards:

• Pay band range: $76,029 to $95,038
• Target hiring salary: $76,029 to $85,534
  
  

What we offer:

• Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Niagara College
• 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks
• Generous vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, psychotherapy and psychology)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Program, including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice, and more
• Employee tuition assistance and dependent tuition subsidy
• Hybrid work arrangements: a balance of on-campus and remote work
  
  

If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.