Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company Looking for Talent Acquisition Specialist at Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Our client, located in Mississauga ON, is in search of a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will possess demonstrated expertise in managing the full-cycle recruitment process, including recruiting for roles ranging from entry-level to senior positions and assessing candidates for both technical and soft skills. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and adopt a strategic approach to develop a proactive talent pipeline, ensuring readiness and alignment with organizational needs.

Main Responsibilities & Duties:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing applicants, screening resumes, interviewing candidates, and providing a shortlist to hiring managers
• Collaborate with Management to identify personnel needs, and conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to gain a thorough understanding of job specifications, duties, qualifications, and required skills
• Provide subject matter expertise in recruitment for all departments, with the capability to coach hiring managers on the hiring process
• Develop and maintain a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need, ensuring a current and active talent pipeline
• Keep accurate track of candidates and job openings within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Excel
• Ensure that all screening, hiring, and selection processes comply with employment laws and regulations
• Develop and promote talent acquisition initiatives that enhance the quality and efficiency of the recruitment processes

Requirements:

• Post-Secondary education in Human Resources or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years full cycle recruiting experience with proven success in sourcing and placing candidates within niche markets
• Excellent candidate search skills, with the ability to source active and passive candidates
• Demonstrated experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, including experience with Boolean sourcing
• Experience working with an ATS and Excel
• Willingness to acquire industry knowledge

Qualifications & Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a natural ability to build trusting relationships
• Knowledgeable about sourcing techniques and recruitment strategies
• Skilled in conducting interviews that assess behaviors and competencies
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously and meet all hiring deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently
• Ability to operate with a high sense of urgency while not compromising on attention to detail
• Experienced in handling sensitive and personal information with discretion and professionalism