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Post End Date:
April 20, 2025 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)
About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition & People Development, the Talent Acquisition Consultant ensures fair, equitable, and strategic hiring for union and non-union positions. Partnering with hiring managers, the Consultant provides full-cycle recruitment guidance while managing a high-volume workload across diverse roles, each requiring unique expertise.
Our Talent Acquisition Consultants support a diverse range of positions that require varying levels of experience, skills, and qualifications. High volume refers to handling multiple distinct recruitments simultaneously, rather than filling multiple openings for the same role.
The Talent Acquisition Consultant will:
- Partner with hiring managers on all aspects of the recruitment process including job posting development, screening applications, conducting interviews, and extending job offers;
- Conduct in-depth intake meetings with hiring managers to understand the position requirements, discuss sourcing strategies, confirm screening and assessment criteria;
- Provide guidance and ensure legislative, collective agreement, policy, and best practice compliance within the talent acquisition portfolio;
- Create and maintain a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment and selection process;
- Actively incorporate equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion initiatives into the talent acquisition process;
- Participate in the implementation of new strategic recruitment initiatives including employer branding and representing Brock University as a preferred place to work;
- Troubleshoot and recommend enhancements to the Workday system as it relates to recruitment, to continuously improve end-user experience and efficiency;
- Facilitate training for hiring managers (e.g., interview processes and techniques, Workday recruitment module).
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- A university degree in a related field, preferably with a concentration in human resources management;
- Demonstrated experience supporting full cycle recruitment and knowledge of recruitment best practices and the human resource function;
- Knowledge of relevant acts, regulations, collective agreements, and customer service standards;
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and make recommendations in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, best practices, and collective agreements;
- Organizational and time management skills are required to manage high workload volumes and prioritize workflow;
- Commitment to Decolonization, Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion principles;
- Ability to exercise tact, sound professional judgment, and maintain confidentiality;
- Excellent written communication, record keeping and documentation skills;
- Ability to re-evaluate current processes and utilize metrics to suggest improvements;
- Creativity to bring forward strategies for position advertising, branding, and processes.
Preferred or Asset Skills:
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP);
- Experience in a unionized environment;
- Experience with Workday HRIS.
Salary and Total Rewards:
- Job Grade K, Salary Scale ($57,400 - $98,400);*
- Target Hiring Range: $57,400 - $65,000;
- This is a permanent position that includes:
- Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
- Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work schedule available.
- Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.
*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitmentprocess, as outlined in ourEmployment Accommodation Policyand consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.Please contact talent@brocku.caif you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.
We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.
