York Region Looking for Lead, Talent Acquisition at Newmarket, ON Full Time

Job Description and Level Under Review

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head, Talent Management, the Lead, Talent Acquisition is responsible for developing and implementing sustainable Talent Acquisition practices and delivery of hiring plans and recruitment strategies. Manages the day to day direction of the TA Consultants to manage the full recruitment life cycle for their designated client groups ensuring a seamless new hire onboarding experience. Delivers holistic talent acquisition solutions that are impactful and provides a best-in-class experience for internal and external candidates. Provides expert advice and guidance to management and to the People, Equity and Culture team regarding best practices, programs and policies; and ensures talent acquisition programs are supportive of corporate objectives and reflective of industry best practices.

Collaborates with HR Business Partners and various departmental stakeholders across the Region to understand business needs and leverages as inputs into the development of programs, solutions, work plans and deliverables. Reviews, implements and streamlines processes by leveraging technology to improve the candidate and hiring manager experiences and ensure activities are barrier free, inclusive, and equitable. Analyzes and reports recruitment data, identifies trends and makes recommendations to address opportunity areas. Activates the employer brand across omni channels to enable strategically sourcing and building of a talent pipeline for York Region’s current and future talent needs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and lead the talent acquisition strategies and programs supporting talent attraction, selection, and retention of high-caliber and diverse candidates to York Region; aligning to People, Equity and Culture (PEC) practices, corporate direction and the Region’s Corporate Strategic Plan.
• Develop work plans, monitor and deliver according to the talent acquisition service delivery model. Establish and maintain market and talent landscape insights including a comprehensive view of industry trends, competitors, and innovative talent acquisition techniques and strategies.
• Review, identify and recommend ongoing opportunities to optimize and align with the applicant tracking systems (ATS). Maximize and implement technology solutions to drive efficient and best in class candidate and hiring manager experience. Find and remove bottlenecks in the recruitment process.
• Lead, develop and maintain KPI’s and metrics of recruitment activities including candidate experience, onboarding, and operational data. Develop, maintain, and improve templates, documents and tools used across the talent acquisition life cycle (including but not limited to career site, job posting templates, interview guides, offer letters, background checks etc.)
• Plan the York Region employer brand activities, in partnership with Corporate Communication partners, to execute recruitment marketing campaigns and activities. Foster and encourage employees to be brand ambassadors. Plan and manage employee referral programs. Provide advice and guidance on strategic sourcing including the use and application of social media, job boards, internet sourcing, and other strategies to source candidates in support of a comprehensive talent recruitment outreach and marketing plan.
• Collaborates with HR Business Partners and Labour Relations to ensure compliance and integration of talent acquisition initiatives to related programs, policies and practices.
• Lead and oversee the Region’s campus program including the summer student program, co-operative opportunities and strategy to attract and retain students.
• Provides recommendations and input to budget and business plan development, relating to talent acquisition needs, special projects, outsourcing options and work plans.
• Manages and negotiates contracts and relations with several vendors the team is reliant on (ATS, social media, consulting, executive search, etc.) Manages external partners to support talent acquisition programs; manages terms of reference, monitors expenditures and provides oversight.
• Supervises staff, including recruitment, selection, hiring, scheduling, assigning work, determining training and development needs, coaching, and mentoring, conducting performance appraisals and determining/recommending disciplinary action up to and including dismissal in accordance with collective agreements, Regional policies and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Human Resources, or related field or an equivalent approved combination of education and experience. Relevant certification(s) pertaining to recruitment and retention.
• Minimum five (5) years in a related role including proven recruitment experience in a multi-disciplinary and multi-union organization and/or public sector environment, including demonstrated minimum of two (2) years of direct supervisory experience; ideally within a unionized environment.
• Supervisory and human resource management skills, knowledge of collective agreement administration and interpretation, labour relations principles and practices and relevant employment legislation. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Legislation, Standards, Acts and Regulations. Ability to develop meaningful and trusted relationships and to partner with and manage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and large initiatives as well as designing processes and programs.
• Demonstrated consulting, facilitation and advisory skills and ability to successfully promote new concepts and ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, build and manage a team.
• Exposure to various recruitment technology tools including applicant tracking systems, internet sourcing platforms, social media channels, etc., and a passion for leveraging technology to its full potential. Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications. A good understanding of recruitment data and analytics to provide our business with real-time insights.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations industry best practices with the ability to translate to healthy and inclusive workplaces and practices.
• Ability to develop meaningful and trusted business partner relationships and manage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in behavioral interviewing methodologies, competency-based techniques, and/or other selection and assessment tools.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership.