Talent Acquisition Specialist

**Report to: Director Talent & Development, Canada & USA** *Work Arrangement* : 4 days per week onsite in our office of Seneca, S **C Position Summa** ryThe Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering recruitment and workforce solutions across multiple business units, including GFI, Allegro, Walter, and other affiliated entities. This role focuses heavily on managing and optimizing temporary and contingent workforce programs while also supporting full-cycle recruitment for permanent role s.Acting as a key partner to hiring managers, the incumbent ensures efficient, high-quality hiring processes and contributes to a strong employer presence. The role also maintains a visible HR presence onsite, supporting employee relations and day-to-day HR operations within a manufacturing environmen **t. Key Responsibilit** **ies Staffing & Contingent Workforce Management (Primary Fo cus)Own and manage the full lifecycle of temporary staffing across Greenfield Industries, Allegro, Walter, and other entit ies.Serve as the main point of contact for staffing agencies and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on workforce needs and priorit ies.Coordinate high-volume recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding of temporary employ ees.Monitor agency performance, including fill rates, quality of hires, and responsiveness; address gaps and drive improveme nts.Validate timesheets, oversee billing accuracy, and ensure cost control and transpare ncy.Build and maintain strong agency partnerships to ensure consistent access to qualified labor for fluctuating operational dema nds.Partner closely with operations leaders to forecast workforce needs and ensure timely staffing cover age.Implement and continuously improve processes related to contingent workforce efficiency, compliance, and experie **nce. Full-Cycle Talent Acquis itionLead full-cycle recruitment from intake to onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate and hiring manager experi ence.Partner with hiring managers to define needs and develop targeted sourcing strate gies.Conduct market research to inform compensation and recruitment approa ches.Create engaging job postings aligned with the employer b rand.Source, screen, and interview candidates using diverse chan nels.Develop structured interview tools to support consistent, objective sele ction.Manage interview coordination, feedback, and communication throughout the pro cess.Oversee offer preparation, negotiation, and onboarding in line with company guidel **ines. Talent Pipeline & Employee Br andingSupport the development and execution of early-career programs, including internships, co-op placements, and graduate hiring initiatives aligned with business needs.Build and maintain strong partnerships with universities, colleges, trade schools, and community organizations to create sustainable talent pipe lines.Represent the organization at career fairs, campus events, and community outreach initiatives to promote career opportunities and enhance brand visib ility.Collaborate with hiring managers to design meaningful early-career experiences that support learning, engagement, and future talent conve rsion.Contribute to the development and promotion of the company's employer brand by highlighting culture, values, and career growth opportun ities.Partner with HR and Marketing to create engaging recruitment content for job postings, social media, and e vents.Support recruitment marketing campaigns and initiatives to attract diverse, high-quality talent across multiple cha **nnels. HR Operations & Com - plianceMaintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment and employee data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS, ensuring data integrity and proper documen

• tation.Ensure all recruitment and HR activities comply with internal policies, employment standards, and applicable federal, provincial/state legis
• lation.Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness) to support data-driven decision-
• making.Support HR administrative processes including onboarding documentation, employee records management, and audit rea
• diness.Partner with payroll and HR teams to ensure accuracy in employee information, timekeeping, and related pro
• cesses.Identify opportunities to streamline HR and recruitment workflows, recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and consi
• stency.Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and policy updates to ensure ongoing alignment with legal and organizational requi

r **ements. Qualif icationsBachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or relate d field.Minimum 3 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment or high-volume staffing, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial envi ronment.Strong experience managing temporary or contingent workforce p rograms.Solid understanding of sourcing strategies, interviewing techniques, and selection pr ocesses.Proven ability to build and manage relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external p artners.Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.Proficiency with ATS, HRIS, and recruitmen t tools.Knowledge of employment legislation and recruitment best pr actives.High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail. PreferredExperience in multi-site or high-volume envi ronments.Familiarity with employer branding and social media re cruiting.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, onsite env ironment.Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a focus on delivering a strong candidate ex #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev