Talent Acquisition Specialist in Alton

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support and opportunities that empower you to advance your career. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise.

Primary Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports campus throughout the staff recruitment process by providing client-focused, equitable recruitment support that aligns with organizational policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides client-focused full-cycle recruitment guidance and support for volume recruitment.
• Conducts intake meetings with hiring managers to clarify position requirements, establish recruitment timelines, and support the recruitment process.
• Manages the recruitment process including documenting and tracking all pertinent information using Workday.
• Serves as a primary contact for hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process for assigned client groups.
• Reviews all submitted resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Collaborates with hiring managers to identify appropriate advertising and recruitment channels.
• Screens resumes and conducts preliminary phone interviews with selected candidates.
• Conducts in-person and panel interviews as requested by hiring managers.
• Ensures adherence to provisions of the appropriate Collective Agreements, policies and procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Coordinates panel interviews with hiring committees, while ensuring confidentiality throughout the process.
• Maintains candidate pools for select areas of high-volume recruitment.
• Coordinates offer preparation, candidate communications, and associated recruitment administration through the completion of the recruitment process.
• Builds candidate pools for a variety of staff positions using recruitment tools, job boards, professional networks, and social media platforms.
• Provides support to hiring managers in identifying candidate sourcing channels and recruitment advertising options.
• Supports the development and maintenance of candidate pools to support recurring recruitment needs.
• Liaises externally with professional, community organizations, and agencies.
• Promotes the recruitment brand of the University of Waterloo at external events and networking functions.
• Promotes equitable recruitment practices in accordance with university policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Develops effective working relationships with hiring managers, client groups, and HR colleagues.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CHRP designation or progress towards professional HR or Talent Acquisition designation is considered an asset.

Experience

• Demonstrated success supporting full-cycle recruitment activities.
• Working in a high-volume, client-focused recruitment environment.
• Utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR information systems.
• Attracting candidates through a variety of recruitment channels.
• Applying recruitment policies, procedures, and employment-related legislation throughout the hiring process.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, client service, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated recruitment and candidate assessment skills.
• Understanding of employment-related legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.