Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Independently manage the entire recruitment process, from initial request to onboarding, including but not limited to intake meeting, post role, source candidates, screen and short-list applicants, conduct phone screens, schedule and conduct interviews, coordinate assessments, reference check, offer letters and posting closing procedures.
• Actively source and build a pipeline of talented applicants for current and future organizational needs (eg: social platforms and professional networks)
• Partner with leaders to ensure appropriate recruitment and sourcing strategies are being implemented for an efficient and effective hiring process
• Inform talent decisions with strong knowledge of TVO’s vision, Strategic Directions and business objectives
• Coach, provide guidance and contribute to building manager capability in the recruitment and selection processes (eg: behavioural interviewing techniques and assessment tools, drafting job postings, identifying selection criteria, defining/designing interview questions that reflect position requirements, etc.
• Contribute to establishing and executing a social media communications strategy and organize and participate in employer branding initiatives (recruitment campaigns, recruitment events, job fairs) to generate interest in TVO as an employer
• Negotiate and prepare employment letters (including new hire offers, transfers, secondment agreements, etc.)
• In partnership with business leaders, forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by division/team
• Conduct career interviews and discussions with internal candidates, where appropriate advise employees and leaders in the creation of individual development plans
• Administration of the Applicant Tracking system (UltiPro) and vendor management (including LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics and reports to improve hiring processes and candidate experience
• Ensure a positive internal and external applicant experience throughout the recruitment and onboarding process and foster long-term relationships with past and potential candidates
• Stay abreast of leading recruitment practices, legislative requirements and market trends
• Act as an ambassador for TVO
• Other duties as assigned

• 3 to 5 years full-cycle recruitment experience in a candidate and client-centric environment
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• A University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (knowledge of UKG UltiPro an asset)
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, recruiting and placement of talent (experience with IT and highly specialized media and education roles an asset)
• Proven experience evaluating applicants against the position requirements to ensure effective shortlisting of applicants
• Knowledge of talent acquisition metrics, reporting and tracking, with strong Excel skills
• Experience creating and reviewing, amplifying and promoting career opportunities using social platforms, job boards and leveraging networks and talent pools
• Strong relationship management, influencing, collaboration and partnership skills both internally and externally
• Self-directed and solution-oriented, taking the initiative to critically examine situations, highlight and mitigate risks, and provide recommendations
• Strong interpersonal communication skills verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
• You live our values: we value bold thinking, we embrace change, we thrive with diverse voices, we honour our commitments, we're better together

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