Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Development

Are you a passionate recruiter who wants to broaden your experience in all things talent and is ready for your next step? Conestoga Cold Storage is looking for a Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist who is passionate about building relationships, influencing hiring decisions, and developing innovative talent strategies that drive business growth. This is more than a recruitment role—it's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to business leaders across Canada, helping them attract, engage and develop the talent that will shape the future of our organization. Position Summary Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Development will manage the full recruitment cycle for the six (6) warehouse locations across Canada and will partner with business leaders to build talent acquisition and broader talent management programs. With an ability to think proactively, be motivated by results and driven by action, the incumbent will think strategically to help solve complex talent challenges and support pipeline of talent needed for the Company’s future success. Compensation and Benefits Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) Competitive Salary depending on experience Paid time off, including a paid birthday day off Group medical, dental, and vision benefits (company sponsored) Company-sponsored pension plan with employer-matched contributions Company events throughout the year (summer picnic, BBQs, annual Christmas party, etc.) Friendly and supportive workplace culture On-site parking Duties and Responsibilities Partner with Human Resources and business leaders to develop high volume talent acquisition and broader talent management plans based on hiring trends and workforce plans/needs; Execute flawless full cycle talent acquisition for operational and salaried administrative roles, ensuring a positive candidate experience; Design and implement proactive sourcing strategies for specialized and hard-to-fill positions, reducing the reliance on third-party support; Conduct in-depth intake meetings to define what success looks like: determine regional or job challenges, appropriate role-specific attraction strategies, screening and assessment criteria, to ensure the best possible candidate matches; Support development and execution of talent acquisition social media calendar, campaigns and employer branding initiatives; Build and own relationships within recruitment vendors, local community partners, educational institutions, and industry networks to strengthen Conestoga Cold Storage talent pipeline and employer brand presence. Act as a talent ambassador building the talent brand through social media, targeted advertising, events and school partnerships; Leverage Talent Acquisition reporting and maintain HR scorecards to keep a pulse on talent programs - ensuring service delivery and flawless execution of objectives as well as identifying themes and trends which inform continuous improvement efforts. Support the implementation of talent management programs such as succession, talent development and workforce plans, which enables a ready-now pipeline of talent for the organization. Manage onboarding of new hires and support business leaders with orientation efforts for new team members, including required HR training - ensuring a positive employee experience. Remain abreast of industry-leading talent acquisition and talent management strategies, providing recommendations on projects and improvement opportunities to support workforce planning. Qualifications and Skills Completion of bachelor’s University Degree or relevant Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent experience; Minimum five (5) years in Human Resources generalist capacity with three (3) years’ hands-on recruiting experience with a proven track record of success filling high-volume roles in supply chain, logistics, warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, food storage or other multi-site industr…

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