The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a key role in recruiting skilled trades, production, and professional staff to support our growing manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle and ensuring a strong pipeline of talent for both current and future needs. In addition, the successful candidate may support broader HR functions.
This role partners closely with the HR Department and Management team members to understand workforce needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and deliver a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2–4 years of recruitment or HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing strategies for skilled trades and production staff.
• Familiarity with employment legislation, HR best practices, and health & safety standards.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS, and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offers.

• Identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions and recruitment plans.
• Source qualified candidates through multiple channels, including online job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, and recruitment events.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews, ensuring consistency and compliance with hiring policies.
• Enhance the candidate experience by maintaining timely communication and providing feedback throughout the process.
• Collaborate with HR team members on workforce planning and employer branding initiatives.
• Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source of hire, etc.) and prepare reports for management.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with employment legislation, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) goals, and organizational policies.
• Represent the organization at job fairs, career events, and community outreach programs

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offers.

• Identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions and recruitment plans.
• Source qualified candidates through multiple channels, including online job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, and recruitment events.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews, ensuring consistency and compliance with hiring policies.
• Enhance the candidate experience by maintaining timely communication and providing feedback throughout the process.
• Collaborate with HR team members on workforce planning and employer branding initiatives.
• Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source of hire, etc.) and prepare reports for management.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with employment legislation, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) goals, and organizational policies.
• Represent the organization at job fairs, career events, and community outreach programs.