Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reporting to the Vice President, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and interviewing candidates to find the perfect match for Fengate’s open role requirements and long-term goals. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will help develop long-term recruitment strategies and build trusting relationships with potential hires and internal stakeholders. Ultimately, they will create strong talent pipelines for our current and future hiring needs as set out in our strategic plan for Vision 2027.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who brings hustle and excitement to every task, with a passion for driving results and a proactive approach to challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute the recruitment process for manager level and below open roles; including determining the appropriate search strategy, posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting offers, conducting due diligence, and tracking progress through all stages
• Own the master recruitment tracker in Microsoft Excel; keeping record and up to date notes on all active and closed searches
• Provide quarterly analytics of recruitment activity to the HR team as requested
• Leverage relevant recruitment channels such as LinkedIn, Indeed, community associations/networks and referrals to source active and passive candidates; recruiting both actives roles and building talent pipelines
• Create, review and improve job descriptions for open roles
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders by working directly with hiring managers to successfully fill roles and meet the needs of the department
• Vet and partner with external recruitment agencies as needed
• Utilize analytical skills to track and report on key recruitment metrics ensuring effective, efficient, and unbiased hiring
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team on the internship program for co-op/student hiring with local universities/colleges ensuring constant engagement with schools and exploring opportunities with universities to attract new grads
• Ad hoc Talent Acquisition projects such as the annual review of recruitment process and policies, background check processes, and research into diversity initiatives
• Participate in industry networking events to continuously refine our best practices and ensure we are using up to date methods of recruitment

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 - 5 years of experience in recruitment and interested in building a career in talent acquisition
• Experience running co-op recruitment and working with career services departments for events/ engagement
• Proven success with full-cycle recruiting 
• Expert user of LinkedIn Recruiter 
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written
• Must have strong experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and how to extract analytics
• Degree or post graduate diploma in HR, or another relevant field.
• Demonstrate initiative combined with drive, determination, and commitment to complete tasks from start to finish
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with a proven ability to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and emails efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and experience reading and reviewing employment agreements.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Being Authentic –Inspiring trust and being courageous.
• Focusing on Performance –Being accountable and driving results.
• Understanding Stakeholders – Knowing the needs of those who rely on you.
• Building Effective Relationships – Collaboration and communication.

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, we strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in. 

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.