Alcanna Looking for Recruitment Lead at Edmonton, AB Full Time

About the Role

Reporting to the Functional Human Resources Manager, SNDL is looking for a Recruitment Lead to join our fast-paced and friendly HR team at our corporate office in the west end of Edmonton, Alberta. The Recruitment Lead will oversee a recruitment team completing full cycle recruitment for our retail stores, warehouses, and facilities. In coordination with our Human Resource Business Partners and corporate leaders, the Recruitment Lead will be directly responsible for completing full cycle recruitment for our corporate offices. The Recruitment Lead will be responsible for establishing and reporting on recruitment metrics, as well as developing and executing talent attraction and retention strategies to support business changes. The business will look to the Recruitment Lead for direct support to fill our locations with top quality employees, allowing us to elevate the shopping experience for our valued customers.

The Recruitment Lead is expected to work independently with confidence and must have the ability to assess and identify business needs proactively. Accordingly, we require a self-starter who is eager to get in tune with how the business functions and is highly responsive to our unique and evolving needs. The successful candidate will understand how to work collaboratively with a variety of business leaders and unique client groups, from cannabis stores, to liquor stores, our warehouses, our facilities, and our corporate offices, with operations spanning across Canada The Recruitment Lead plays an integral role in creating culture and putting forward the right candidates to support our continued success in the future. If you are a professional, outgoing, and creative visionary who is passionate about people and culture this may be the role for you! All applicants must have a minimum of 5 years professional level experience in recruitment.

Role and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing leadership and development to our recruitment team. Ensuring the team is equipped with the right recruitment tools/ knowledge to stay motivated and engaged through direction, mentorship, and recognition.
• Managing full cycle recruitment for a mid-sized, multi-industry, multi-provincial retailer and cannabis cultivator.
• Collaborating and integrating with business leaders to identify roles, develop candidate profiles and launch recruitment campaigns – be the conduit and liaison between HR and Operations for talent acquisition.
• Ensuring the onboarding process is in place and updated as needed.
• Work with internal Hiring Managers to create career postings and campaigns to attract candidates suitable for the role.
• Creating and maintaining position descriptions and advertisements including regular upkeep on internal documents, the SNDL career website, and external job boards.
• Being aware of all SNDL’s corporate brands and retail partners and understanding the differences/ nuances between the brands during each step of the recruitment process.
• Reviewing resumes, coordinating and conducting pre-screens, phone interviews, in person interviews, and reference checks.
• Coordinating and communicating interview schedules, including interviews and new hire onboarding.
• Processing background checks for new hires and ensure all required training is completed.
• Managing and coordinating career fair booths including attending the booth and meeting potential candidates at post-secondary institutions and non-traditional booth locations.
• Utilizing the applicant tracking system to regularly monitor and update the status of candidates as they progress through the recruiting process.
• Managing the candidate experience by providing timely updates and closing the loop for candidates under consideration.
• Collecting, managing, and analyzing recruiting and retention data, key metrics and trends to be able to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of hiring strategies and processes.
• Keeping current with industry trends to ensure use of the most efficient and effective recruiting strategies, advertising, and to identify need for improvement or change.
• Utilizing previous experience and expertise to provide creative and innovative solutions to the variety of problems faced by SNDL and its retail partners.
• Managing all vendors from a recruitment perspective. This would include exploring the different services of each vendor, negotiating contracts evaluating vendor performance, maintaining productive working relationships, and evaluating performance.
• Assisting the HR Department with compensation analysis. This would include collecting data on free and paid wage analysis platforms, putting together a comprehensive report and providing recommendations passed on results.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in the retail sector is a major asset, particularly in the liquor and/or cannabis industry
• 5+ years’ recruitment experience in a high volume, fast paced and dynamic environment
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources or Business is an asset
• A CPHR or RPR designation would be an asset
• Must have experience leading a team
• Must be able to travel on an infrequent basis for store visits, hiring events, interviews and other situations as they arise
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems, and experience with Workday is an asset
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office and data systems
• Successful track record of generating and developing a pipeline of top talent by using a variety of search methods
• Have a solid understanding of all relevant employment legislation and laws related to the hiring process
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders

Personal Characteristics and Requirements

• Highly organized and able to manage a high volume of work in a high energy environment including many unique roles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate and communicate scheduling with accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with all levels of the organization and with candidates quickly
• Process driven but a willingness and ability to be flexible, in keeping with the needs of our growing company and industry
• Strong multitasker with the ability to prioritize tasks, maintain workload and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to customer service and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and ethical standards at all times
• Must have a positive, professional, and ambitious approach to working and a willingness to learn and be challenged
• Able to adapt quickly in a changing environment; responsive to business needs, while staying on top of the latest trends and processes relating to your field
• Demonstrates driven initiative and ability to recognize opportunities for improvement and efficiency, while being results focused
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment as well as independently, under limited supervision
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptualization and attention to detail skills
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Strong understanding of retail business practices and ability to integrate knowledge though applications
• Positive and professional approach with willingness to learn and be challenged
• Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must pass a basic security clearance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources or Business?
• Do you have, or are you working towards, your CPHR or RPR designation?
• Do you have working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems?
• Do you have working knowledge of Workday?
• Do you have experience leading a team?
• This position is based out of the corporate office in Edmonton. Are you able to reliably commute to our office located at 17220 Stony Plain Rd NW in Edmonton, Alberta?
• Are you willing to undergo a criminal background check?

Experience:

• Recruiting: 5 years (required)
• retail: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location