Give and Go Prepared Foods Looking for Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract) at Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada Full Time

We are a fast growth, entrepreneurial Canadian manufacturer of baked goods. “Great people, baking great products, for a great future.”

Operating for over 25 years, at Give & Go Prepared Foods, we’re all about providing innovative, quality bakery solutions that meet our customer needs, whether it’s convenience, increased efficiency, creative product offerings, and of course, growing sales.

You know and love our products. From bite sized delights under the bestselling two-bite® brand, decadent indulgences under Kimberley’s Bakeshoppe™, feel good snacks under Mason St. Bakehouse™, or traditional treats that are good to the last crumb under The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

We’re a strong North American team and we’re growing… fast. Our customers love us because we’re innovative, creative and try to do things right every time. That’s also the recipe for success when you join the Give & Go team.

What You’ll Get To Do:

You will be responsible for managing the recruitment strategy for each search, through working with internal and external stakeholders, to retain qualified candidates within the business parameters and cost objectives, using a range of mediums to achieve overall business objectives and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Manage the recruitment process from end to end, to ensure timely fill of roles within budget and expansion of the talent pool for progression within Give and Go.
• Develop and manage a Recruitment Strategy focused on overall talent, which includes sourcing strategy, selection criteria, identification and management of recruitment tools, recruitment procedures and processes, and on-boarding programs.
• Manage the hiring process by selecting successful candidates and formalizing compensation recommendations and terms of employment in conjunction with hiring manager and presenting offer of employment to candidates.
• Develop recruitment plans by assessing and discussing requirements with leaders and hiring managers and determining selection of the most appropriate recruiting tool to source candidates in compliance with Give and Go’s guidelines.
• Execute selection procedures by screening resumes, coordinating / conducting interviews following behavioral interviewing principles and conducting reference checks.
• Be able to develop, participate and manage a Campus Recruitment Program focused on building a talent pipeline for Give and Go. Manage relationships with Universities and Colleges and lead all on-campus initiatives including but not limited to recruitment initiatives, career fairs, marketing events, social events etc.
• Manage all recruitment software and tools (i.e. LinkedIn, Indeed, ATS. Build a talent pool and leverage software and tools as a means for building employment branding to attract and retain talent.
• Evaluate recruitment and selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional standards and provincial statutes, and provide recommendations for changes as necessary.
• Obtain up to date knowledge regarding work force needs by maintaining contact with line managers.
• Provide training and support to Human Resources department or hiring managers regarding practices or processes.
• Perform administrative duties such as maintaining vacancy report/ATS and dashboards regarding talent acquisition to ensure continued improvement within recruitment activities.
• Keep up to breast on search mediums such as LinkedIn, Indeed and University/College programs, to continually develop a network of qualified candidates.
• Work to actively promote our Employer Value Proposition.

The Recipe for Success:

• Minimum completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field working towards CHRP.
• Minimum of five to seven years related to full cycle recruitment for all corporate and plant operation positions up to manager and director level, including working in a fast, changing environment.
• Previous experience developing recruitment tools and participating in projects
• Out of the box thinker, focusing on best practices in recruiting current and active on top of the new recruiting tools, trends and technology.
• Strong influencing skills to manage the recruitment process, retention of candidates and interview process.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft products and ATS such as Ceridian-Dayforce; must be super LinkedIn user to direct source for difficult to fill positions.
• Knowledge of employment compliance in Canada.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build great working relationships.
• Must be organized and able to manage multiple priorities within a fast paced environment.
• Local travel may be required

What we can offer:

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.

As we grow, we are committed to preserve the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.

Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

Competitive Benefits, along with work, life balance!