HR Talent Acquisition Specialist (Cambridge)

Our client in Cambridge is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Human Resources Team in a full‑time role! The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full‑cycle recruitment process through the development of recruiting plans, use of sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing and implementing college recruiting initiatives and other creative recruiting ideas! The end goal is to recruit the BEST possible candidates for the organization! If this role fits your profile, you will have the prospect to work with a strong team committed to customer service excellence and a great compensation package including salary at $55,000 per year! Note: This will be a contract to potential permanent role for the right person. Key Responsibilities Manage the entire recruiting process including working with Human Resources and Managers to review available positions, conducting pre‑screen interviews, arranging interviews with Managers, completing background checks, abstract checks, reference checks, and preparing offer letters. Liaise with management and Human Resources to identify recruiting needs, job specifications, duties, qualifications, and skills. Contact applicants to inform them of the status of their employment possibilities, consideration, and selection. Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, and job or career opportunities in the organization. Hire applicants and authorize paperwork assigning them to positions. Collect all required Background Check Authorization Forms to conduct reference and background checks on applicants. Evaluate recruitment and selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, and testing standards, recommending revisions as needed. Recruit applicants for open positions, conduct presentations about the organization and job opportunities; set up, and work at job fairs. Advise management on implementing recruiting and retention programs and develop and execute recruiting plans. Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees for active recruiting and passive recruiting. Efficiently and effectively fill open positions and conduct regular follow‑up with managers regarding the effectiveness of recruiting plans. Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need. Maintain regular contact with probable future candidates. Attend career fairs and provide information on company, facilities, job opportunities to potential applicants, as necessary. Perform other special projects as assigned. Required Skills At least one (1) year of experience in full‑cycle recruitment is a MUST. Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Human Resources management required or equivalent experience. Maintain current knowledge of Pay Equity, human rights and employment standards guidelines and laws. Experience in automobile dealership preferred. Experience managing an HRIS system. Experience in full‑cycle recruitment is an asset. Strong technical skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Exceptional communicator highly skilled in active listening, conflict resolution and change management. Operates with the highest level of integrity, accountability, initiative, and positive attitude. Commitment to building and cultivating relationships. Work Location: In person Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grand River Personnel