Talent Acquisition Specialist

at  Publicis Groupe

Company Description
Publicis Groupe Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world and a global leader concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Publicis Groupe Canada represents the vision of a set of collaborative and integrated agencies that offer expertise and insightful services to many of the biggest brands in North America.
As a platform at the intersection of marketing and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of creativity and technology, Publicis Groupe is built on The Power of One. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 100,000 talents across over 100 countries around the world.
Publicis Groupe Canada is committed to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mandate which focuses on four pillars: Education, Talent Management, Outreach and Giving Back. Since 2020, they have made strong and continued growth in all their pillars including top-tier mental health benefits, regular education sessions for employees, six business resources groups for employees of various backgrounds and their allies and developing training and scholarships programs with various community groups.
Canadian brands include: Publicis Canada, Publicis Media (Starcom, Spark Foundry, Zenith), Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, and MSL Canada/North Strategic (North Strategic, MSL Canada, Notch Canada).
Job Description
We are continuing to grow our Talent Acquisition team at Publicis Groupe Canada and are currently looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with Media and/or Advertising recruitment experience to join us for a full-time, permanent role at Publicis Groupe Canada. Our team works cross-functionally across all roles for Publicis Groupe Canada agencies. Each of us have our areas of expertise, but lean in to support one another as needed.
You will play a crucial role in identifying and recruiting top-tier Media talent to join our agency. You will work closely with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition Manager to understand the business needs and develop strategic recruitment plans to attract the best candidates in the industry. This role requires a deep understanding of the PR and Creative Advertising industry, strong networking skills, and a passion for connecting talent with exciting opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their team’s needs (fostering a strong understanding of their clients, work, team structures, team values, growth trajectories, etc)
• Build a strong talent pipeline through various channels, including online platforms, industry events, networking, and referrals
• Managing a 360 recruitment process - sourcing, pre screening, presenting candidates to hiring teams, coordinating interviews and managing the hiring process (including scheduling interviews, collecting/ sharing feedback, and extending job offers)
• Provide regular status updates to Talent Acquisition team and Hiring Managers on recruitment for open positions
• Maintain various recruitment tracking and reports, and enhance existing reports where applicable
• Fully and accurately utilize our applicant tracking system and all other Talent Acquisition tools
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, providing them with a positive experience throughout the recruitment process
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in Media/ Advertising recruitment to continually improve our hiring processes
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team

Qualifications
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2+ years of related recruitment experience, preferably within Media and Advertising

• Prior experience in a high volume recruitment process, with the ability to manage 15-20 open positions
• Proven experience recruiting candidates with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools
• A passion for creativity and a genuine interest in helping individuals find fulfilling career opportunities in the Media & Advertising industry

Additional Information
Publicis Groupe is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest in Publicis Groupe, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacte

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their team’s needs (fostering a strong understanding of their clients, work, team structures, team values, growth trajectories, etc)
• Build a strong talent pipeline through various channels, including online platforms, industry events, networking, and referrals
• Managing a 360 recruitment process - sourcing, pre screening, presenting candidates to hiring teams, coordinating interviews and managing the hiring process (including scheduling interviews, collecting/ sharing feedback, and extending job offers)
• Provide regular status updates to Talent Acquisition team and Hiring Managers on recruitment for open positions
• Maintain various recruitment tracking and reports, and enhance existing reports where applicable
• Fully and accurately utilize our applicant tracking system and all other Talent Acquisition tools
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, providing them with a positive experience throughout the recruitment process
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in Media/ Advertising recruitment to continually improve our hiring processes
• Collaborate with a cross-functional tea