HR - Talent Acquisition Specialist

at  Great Gulf Group

All companies under the Great Gulf umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved daily with the passion and dedication of every person who works tirelessly to make us great. If you have what it takes to make great things happen, apply today to join our team.
JOB TITLE: Talent Acquisition Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
REPORTS TO: Director, Human Resources
LOCATION: 351 King St. West, Toronto ON
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Occasionally, dependent on business need

SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays an integral role in Great Gulf’s success by attracting and recruiting top talent by overseeing the full life-cycle recruitment process for all business groups under the Great Gulf umbrella. The incumbent will further evolve the Talent Acquisition function to be a recognized value-added business partner by applying best practice standards and customized services to meet business hiring needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit and operate a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk around to meet with staff on a regular basis and visit clients at their location if supporting client group outside physical work location.
  Great Gulf is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.
  The Great Gulf Group (“GGG”) is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, our tradespeople and suppliers, and our customers and visitors. Employment with GGG is conditional upon you having received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to your start date. You must provide a copy of your Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Dose. If you have a medical reason, or any other reason pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, for not being fully vaccinated now or in the future, you may submit a written request for accommodation with an explanation of the ground and/or any supporting documentation to assist in the determination of exemption from this condition

• Conduct comprehensive intake sessions with hiring managers to understand their business, the position requirements and recommend recruiting strategies accordingly.
• In partnership with the People and Culture Business Partners, manage full life cycle recruiting for all assigned positions, including job postings (internal and external), candidate sourcing and telephone screening, short-listing candidates with recommendations delivered to hiring managers.
• Participate in in-person interviews as requested by hiring managers.
• Manage the job offer process for assigned positions including compensation discussions, preparing and sending offer letters, and background verification.
• Begin onboarding process for new hires; seamlessly transition new hires to the People and Culture Business Partners to complete onboarding process.
• Develop and maintain Great Gulf’s talent pipeline through continuous screening of candidates.
• Provide coaching and guidance to hiring managers and interviewers on policies and best practices as needed.
• Ensure an excellent experience for all candidates and hiring managers through every step of the recruitment process through transparency and by providing regular updates.
• Work with People and Culture Business Partners to understand needs and develop a campus talent acquisition strategy to establish sustainable candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Work with People and Culture Business Partners to develop and implement a referral program.
• In partnership with all members of the Human Resources team, Marketing and Executives, assist in building and promoting the Great Gulf talent brand.
• If required or requested, assist in the research, business case development and implementation of an Applicant Tracking System.
• Other duties as assigned.
  COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCING OTHERS (Contacts)
  The Talent Acquisition Specialist acts as a first point of contact and representative of the GG Group of Companies to all prospective employees. Will liaise with and build relationships with prospective candidates, recruitment agencies, post-secondary institutions, hiring managers, department heads, executive team, employees, etc.
  Communication will often be confidential and sensitive in nature, requiring a high degree of integrity, trust, and discretion. Will be responsible for negotiating terms of employment with candidates, so must conduct all negotiations in good faith and maintain a positive, professional approach.