Strategic Talent Acquisition Advisor (Contract)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is seeking a fixed-term Talent Acquisition Advisor for a 6-8 month contract to support end-to-end recruitment across the U.S. and Canada. You will craft postings, source top talent, and guide hiring managers to deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

In this role you will develop sourcing strategies using Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter, participate in interviews, and oversee offers and onboarding, while promoting DEI initiatives and a high-touch hiring approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience recruiting for engineering, skilled trades, or front-line leaders in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand position requirements, team dynamics, and timelines critical for recruitment.
• Create and optimize job postings; manage postings and candidate progress using SuccessFactors.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies leveraging Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools to attract top talent with DEI initiatives.
• Screen candidates to ensure alignment with role requirements; participate in interviews and provide guidance on best practices.
• Advise hiring teams through the offer process, including compensation recommendations; coordinate pre-employment steps and onboarding.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

Stakeholder influence

Candidate experience

SuccessFactors

DEI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Indeed

LinkedIn Recruiter

SuccessFactors

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is seeking a fixed-term Talent Acquisition Advisor for a 6-8 month contract to support end-to-end recruitment across the U.S. and Canada. You will craft postings, source top talent, and guide hiring managers to deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

In this role you will develop sourcing strategies using Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter, participate in interviews, and oversee offers and onboarding, while promoting DEI initiatives and a high-touch hiring approach.