OTTO by Rockwell Automation Looking for Talent Acquisition Specialist at Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Experience: 3-5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience

Education: Degree or diploma in Human Resources or relevant program

Division: OTTO by Rockwell Automation

About OTTO by Rockwell Automation:

OTTO Motors is a global leader in autonomous technology for material handling inside manufacturing and warehouse facilities. With over five million hours of production experience, OTTO autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are trusted in mission-critical operations for some of the world’s most recognized brands. OTTO Motors was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Robotics Companies of 2023. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.

OTTO Motors was acquired by Rockwell Automation effective October 2023. Rockwell is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

About the Job

If you are a dedicated talent professional driven by a passion for cultivating people-centric solutions that elevate diversity, inclusion, results, and innovation, we invite you to join our team! The role of Talent Acquisition Specialist entails overseeing the sourcing, interviewing, and hiring processes, all while ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers. Your focus will be on developing an intricate understanding of skill requirements for both technical and non-technical roles, collaborating closely with the hiring managers to attract and secure top-tier talent. Join us in fostering a workplace where your dedication to people and talent will make a significant impact.

No two days will ever be the same! Your core responsibilities will include:

• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing to extending offers, ensuring seamless and positive candidate experience
• Serve as a brand ambassador, promoting our jobs and company as an employer of choice through various channels and events
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for key skill sets and hard-to-fill roles
• Actively source candidates for strategic, urgent, and/or difficult-to-fill roles
• Use traditional and non-traditional approaches to develop strategic attraction strategies to promote Clearpath as the employer of choice
• Provide exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience
• Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by implementing initiatives to attract candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
• Collaborate with the People Team and hiring managers to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires
• Support the People team on various initiatives as required

About You

You’re passionate about being a part of a growing company and hiring exceptional talent. As a resourceful problem solver, you thrive on devising innovative solutions to uncover top talent. Your hands-on approach to talent acquisition allows you to seamlessly manage a variety of projects and full-cycle recruitment efforts. You are committed to delivering an exceptional candidate experience, and your approach is empathetic, ensuring candidates feel valued throughout the recruitment process. You are enthusiastic about contributing to a positive workplace culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Required Experience/Skills:

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in the technology sector
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively represent the company to external candidates
• Strong understanding of technical roles, especially robotics, and engineering
• Experience driving initiatives to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion in the hiring process
• Strong follow-up and multi-tasking skills with the ability to work on multiple positions at a time along with other operations & administrative-related tasks.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and hiring top-tier talent in a competitive market.
• Knowledge of current recruiting trends, tools, and methodologies
• High empathy and emotional intelligence with a focus on business acumen
• Proactive and adaptable mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving industry
• Proven ability to support and collaborate effectively with others

At OTTO by Rockwell Automation, we are committed to building and supporting a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We hire the best talent regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. If you require special accommodation to complete any portion of the application or interview process, please contact 1-800-301-3863.