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Gordon Food Service is the largest, privately held foodservice distributor in North America. The best restaurants and food service locations trust us to deliver their products promptly and safely every single day. Our family-owned company has a history of developing great people – and our people are what set us apart. Every person we hire is important and we are proud to have built the kind of company that both develops careers and creates lasting friendships.
Gordon Food Service is the largest, privately held foodservice distributor in North America. The best restaurants and food service locations trust us to deliver their products promptly and safely every single day. Our family-owned company has a history of developing great people – and our people are what set us apart. Every person we hire is important and we are proud to have built the kind of company that both develops careers and creates lasting friendships.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
The Talent Acquisition Coordinator is a contract role, focused on recruiting top talent. Working with our National Talent Acquisition Team, the Talent Acquisition Coordinator will be actively involved in candidate screening and selection. The contract will run until August 26, 2022, with the possibility of extension.
Required Education & Experience:
High school diploma or GED Equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
CPHR designation considered an asset
Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience preferred
High volume recruiting experience preferred.
Essential Functions:
Process Management:
Manages the recruitment process for a functional area, working with the hiring manager and Talent Acquisition team on new and replacement requisitions
Maintains ATS (applicant tracking system) to ensure compliance with company policies and government requirements.
Prepares offer letters and may present offer to candidate
Hiring Manager Guidance:
Confirms specific needs/requirements and sets expectations for difficulty of search
Analyzes reports and uses relevant information to inform and influence leaders
Counsels hiring manager on offer parameters
Educates internal customers on the recruiting and selection process through ongoing counsel
Sourcing:
Posts positions on various talent boards and sites
Provides input to social media campaigns or posts as needed
Evaluation & Selection:
Evaluates resumes and applicants, and screens candidates utilizing defined recruitment methods to determine which candidates to move forward in the hiring process
Serves as the first point of contact for candidates, utilizing technology to ensure a consistent candidate experience
Conducts applicant screening interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, salary requirements, and to provide information about Gordon Food Service (GFS) and positions
Coordinates and schedules interviews and debriefs with interview teams
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Action Orientation – Initiating Action, Energy
Collaboration – Team Orientation, Networking
Customer Engagement – (add definition)
Communication – Clarity of Communication, Listening & Attending
Interpersonal Effectiveness (add definition)
Results Focus – Drive for Results
Self Management – Time Management, Meeting Management, Organization and Attention to Detail
Talent Management – Cultural Awareness, Selecting and Deploying Talent
Knowledge of behavioral based interviewing techniques
Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
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