Strategic TA Partner for Engineering & Operations

CPKC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share plan

Performance incentives

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to own end-to-end recruitment across the U.S. and Canada. You’ll focus on sourcing top talent, guiding hiring managers, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience in a fast-paced industrial environment.

You will collaborate with hiring teams to define requirements, post roles effectively in SuccessFactors, and drive interviews while ensuring DEI initiatives are incorporated. Travel to Canada may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years recruiting for engineering, skilled trades and frontline roles.
• Strong emotional intelligence to influence decisions.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and passport to travel.
• Bilingual English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and timelines.
• Create and optimize job postings; manage postings and candidate progress in SuccessFactors.
• Develop sourcing strategies using Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools.
• Screen candidates, participate in interviews, provide feedback.
• Guide offers and coordinate pre-employment steps and onboarding.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Candidate sourcing

Stakeholder management

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SuccessFactors

Indeed

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

CPKC is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to own end-to-end recruitment across the U.S. and Canada. You’ll focus on sourcing top talent, guiding hiring managers, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience in a fast-paced industrial environment.

You will collaborate with hiring teams to define requirements, post roles effectively in SuccessFactors, and drive interviews while ensuring DEI initiatives are incorporated. Travel to Canada may be required.