Talent Acquisition Coordinator, 12 month contract

CPKC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CPKC seeks a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join its Human Resources team in Kansas City. The role focuses on streamlining the hiring process through scheduling interviews, managing candidate flows, and coordinating recruitment activities. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in HR or recruiting, and be committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a high-volume recruiting environment.
• Proficient with recruiting platforms and communication.
• Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain it within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate interviews across various formats.
• Monitor candidate status and ensure pre-employment checks.
• Support recruitment projects and improve hiring strategies.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SuccessFactors

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career — you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will play a key role in our Talent Acquisition team, ensuring a seamless hiring process at CPKC. You will collaborate with Talent Acquisition Advisors to coordinate interviews, monitor candidate status, and execute pre-employment processes for union and non-union hires across Canada and the U.S. This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, where your contributions will directly impact our ability to attract and retain top talent.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Schedule interviews, including phone, virtual, in-person, and bulk hiring events.
• Ensure the timely completion of pre-employment checks by providing updates and communicating with candidates to gather required documentation.
• Monitor candidate flow and maintain the applicant tracking system, ensuring all candidates are in the correct status and recruiting activities are documented.
• Communicate with Hiring Managers to provide updates and reschedule interviews as needed.
• Initiate pre-screening and online assessments to evaluate candidate suitability.
• Shortlist candidates when necessary to streamline the selection process.
• Support recruitment projects and process documentation to improve hiring strategies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of coordinating experience in a high-volume recruiting environment, preferably in HR or Talent Acquisition.
• Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one within 90 days of starting.
• Experience with recruiting platforms such as SuccessFactors, SAP, VidCruiter, Hirevue, AON, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Negative drug test.
• Background checks including criminal history, education verification, professional references, passport verification, and Social Security Number verification.

OTHER NOTES:

Location may change based on organizational needs. Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is a potential career path, requiring certification maintenance. CPKC is committed to an inclusive culture and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

• Req ID: 104595
• Department: Human Resources
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• Number of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Open to: Internal & External applicants