Roots Looking for Talent Acquisition Specialist *1-Year Contract* at York, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Roots is more than just an iconic Canadian retailer, we are a group of passionate employees who act with integrity, trust each other and do what is right. We work in a space where people can grow and develop, with a team of people who own results and are dedicated to seeing Roots win. We seek to build longstanding relationships with partners who share our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of operation.

 We are currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist *Contract (12-month) who can be nice, will seek inspiration from our roots, can commit to achieving results the right way and loves to think big to join us on our journey.

• 1-Year Contract***

The Talent Acquisition Specialist *Contract* acts as an integral member of the human resources team, reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources and will be responsible for and evaluated on the following:   

Sourcing

• Use various channels and platforms to actively search and engage with potential candidates, such as job boards, social media, professional networks, local community centers, government agencies that employ newcomers to Canada, government programs and online databases.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines by identifying best recruitment practices to acquire top talent, helping to create talent pipeline, using the best tools or systems for candidate sourcing.
• Manage the website posting process and all other on-line job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.).
• Prime liaison with recruitment agencies
• Stay informed on market intelligence and industry trends. Keep abreast of new sourcing techniques and opportunities.

Recruitment

• Consult with business leaders to understand and develop position requirements.
• Oversee the entire recruitment and selection process from: Creating job postings, conducting preliminary interviews, schedule hiring manager interviews, make hire recommendations, conduct offers and ensure candidate is provided with appropriate documentation, focus on providing a strong candidate experience
• Draft, review and maintain employee contracts, tracking key dates and renewals

Onboarding

• Analyze and report on recruitment metrics including sourcing channel effectiveness and time to fill, to drive continuous improvement.
• Work with department heads to create, organize, plan, and present various forms of training programs to assist new hires with their integration into the company
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and training sessions

Top candidates for the Talent Acquisition Specialist *Contract* role will have the following: 

• Post secondary education with a focus on Business or Human Resources
• Good understanding of relevant employment legislation and behavioural-based interview techniques.
• 5+ years of experience in a recruitment specialist role working in a high growth environment, including sourcing, full cycle recruitment, and building and maintaining talent pipelines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills (strong verbal and written).
• Excellent understanding of provincial law, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong sense of urgency; an innovator, ability to work under pressure to fill positions
• Highly proficient with office automation tools (MS Office)
• Previous experience with applicant tracking systems (Ceridian Dayforce is an asset),
• Familiarity with social media
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Understanding of the fashion and apparel industry

Founded in 1973, Roots Canada is a publicly held Canadian lifestyle brand that sells apparel, leather bags, small leather goods, footwear and active athletic wear with over 100 retail stores in North America and Asia.

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