HR Coordinator - Talent Acquisition

at  University of Northern British Columbia

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a certificate in a relevant discipline, preferably in business with a focus on Human Resources, along with one to three years of experience in recruitment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Having or being on the path to completing a bachelor’s degree and/or becoming a Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) would be considered an asset.
We are looking for a team player who values collaboration and who can also work independently and take initiative in a busy and challenging environment. The candidate must be able to prioritize workload with multiple and changing deadlines, along with the flexibility to provide support and collaboration with colleagues. Strong organizational and time management abilities are necessary, and the successful candidate must be detail orientated and accurate. The position requires excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills. Learning and development is critical for success, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills and a focus on client service and best practices in the Human Resources profession.

PURPOSE

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources professional to join our Human Resources team in Prince George. The Human Resources Talent Acquisition Coordinator (HRTAC) will be part of a growing recruitment team focused on ongoing strategy and planning to support the University’s goal of attracting and retaining highly skilled individuals across a variety of positions.
Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Partner, the HRTAC will lead the talent acquisition for staff in both union and non-union portfolios. The HRTAC is responsible for candidate engagement throughout the entire hiring cycle including job posting management, sourcing, conducting and scheduling interviews, ensuring process is followed, extending offers, and completing necessary paperwork and processes to onboard new hires while proactively working to ensure UNBC builds a diverse workforce. The HRTAC will also lead the development and sourcing of recruitment tools and systems, with a focus on improving the candidate experience and metrics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Administering full cycle recruitment for requisitions including job postings, sourcing and resume review, pre-screening, and interviews;
• Developing a deep understanding of UNBC’s talent needs across different employee groups and departments;
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs while providing expertise on market trends and providing hiring recommendations;
• Engaging in candidate prescreening to evaluate qualifications, providing feedback and recommendations to hiring managers regarding next steps;
• Creating recruitment plans and customized sourcing strategies to strategically and proactively meet departmental recruitment needs;
• Leading a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process, fostering strong relationships with pools of qualified active and passive candidates to pull from as new positions become available;
• Working collaboratively with other HR subject matter experts to ensure consistent HR services to managers and applicants throughout the recruitment process;
• Ensuring that recruiting and hiring practices are in compliance with collective agreements, UNBC policies, and governmental regulations;
• Implementing and leading employment branding initiatives related to recruitment, including but not limited to career fairs and community outreach;
• Supporting managers in the recruitment of new employees, including the interpretation of the collective agreements, Employment Standards Act, policies and procedures, and best practice;
• Collecting and analyzing market data pertaining to recruitment trends;
• Supporting the HR Partners with labour relations issues related to recruitment;
• Researching and implementing technology to drive efficiency and promote the candidate experience throughout the recruitment cycle;
• Collecting and analyzing internal recruitment metrics; and
• Creating reports and dashboards regarding talent acquisition to ensure continued improvement within recruitment activities.