Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist 

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Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will report directly to the Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition and will be part of the Talent & Development team. Responsible for the full life-cycle recruitment and selection process of a requisition by identifying and utilizing creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent for FGF for manufacturing roles. Must be comfortable recruiting for High volume manufacturing roles. 

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training.  Unleashing Your Potential 
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with T&D Business Partners and Hiring Leaders to drive Best Practices in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
• Understand the recruitment marketplace and use current market intelligence to create sourcing strategies.
• Source quality candidates through LinkedIn, Boolean search string creation, keyword, and market research to support recruitment efforts.
• Proactively recruit candidates through social media; Job Fairs; Resume Boards; Direct Sourcing, FGF team member Referral Program; and other sources
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with Hiring Leaders.
• Build strong relationships with candidates, ensure optimal candidate experience, maintain communication throughout entire process and positively represent FGF as a potential employer of choice.
• Persuasively promote the FGF story and contribute to the building of our Best in Class Talent
• Research/make recommendations on the latest recruiting trends and tools to strive for efficiency and effectiveness in Talent Acquisition.
• Represent FGF at all times with Pride; Passion; Enthusiasm, and Commitment
• Utilize Recruitment Marketing Platforms: Implement and manage recruitment platforms to enhance the overall employer brand and attract passive candidates actively. (LinkedIn)
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sourcing: Explore and implement AI-driven tools and technologies to enhance candidate sourcing efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and uncovering hidden talent pools.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement in the recruitment process, proactively suggesting and implementing enhancements to streamline operations.
• Create and maintain talent pipelines through personal connection and marketing campaigns.

Required Experience:

• Experience in Talent Sourcing; Recruitment; and Talent Management
• Minimum of 5 years recruitment experience within both corporate and manufacturing environment.
• In-depth experience sourcing talent using a variety of tools and tactics.
• Experience with Talent Mapping/Pipeline building.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/requisitions.
• Excellent organizational, communication and relationship management skills.
• Previous experience working with an ATS system (ICIMS preferred)
• Able to work independently to achieve sourcing goals, while also working collaboratively with team members to generate ideas for networking, strategic sourcing, and candidate mapping.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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