Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job ID: 509508

Work Type: Full Time Permanent

It is a great time to join the CRH Canada team! CRH Canada is going through an exciting business transformation which demands first-class Talent Management support to drive results.

We are building a world- class team. Make your mark!

You will be a successful addition to our team if you look at change as an opportunity to develop and contribute to the business. You will be successful in your role if you like partnering with the business, presenting new ideas and providing excellent customer service.

CRH Canada is looking for a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist with a passion for positive business impact to support our Dufferin Construction business unit in Oakville, ON.

Who we are
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, CRH Canada and it's Dufferin group of companies are one of the country's largest vertically integrated materials and construction companies. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products for use in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure, housing, and commercial projects. Our materials and products are widely used in construction projects of all sizes across the country.

CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.

The Role:

As a subject matter expert within recruitment, you will act as a highly effective partner, supporting our Dufferin Construction business unit. You will take a consultative approach to talent acquisition, leveraging your influencing skills to deliver strategic hiring solutions that attract the right talent for salaried, hourly and seasonal roles - particularly within the engineering and administrative functions that support some of Southern Ontario's most complex and high-impact infrastructure projects.

Externally, you will excel at talent identification and attraction, sourcing/networking, skills/fit assessment and delivering a consistently positive candidate experience. Our candidates are our customers! Internally, the role is that of consultant to the business, validating positional requirements against market availability, recommending and utilizing creative sourcing channels to build a diverse pipeline of candidates and overall assuring that we hire top talent who are excited to work for CRH Canada and its subsidiaries.

Our team culture is collaborative, goal-oriented, and open to new ideas. We are passionate about continuous improvement and finding new and innovative ways of working together and with our stakeholders.

This is an ideal role for you, if you appreciate having the autonomy to manage your day-to-day activities, enjoy the ability to travel to local sites within the Greater GTA in order to lend your expertise in hiring and also are looking to work with a collaborative team!

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop consultative partnerships with hiring managers and HR Managers to understand the business and their hiring needs, while ensuring to set the direction of the recruitment strategy in order to meet hiring requests.
• Perform full-life cycle recruiting, including intake requirements, posting strategy, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and shortlisting of qualified talent, owning the hiring process throughout every step.
• Review and update job postings with top-tier talent attraction in mind.
• Define and implement active/passive talent attraction strategies for assigned roles, adjusting as required throughout recruitment process.
• Maximize sourcing channels, networks, diversity channels, social media, university relations, career fairs, etc. to attract top talent.
• Identify and communicate gaps in the talent demand/supply and actively work with stakeholders to bridge the gaps.
• Maximize utilization of market research techniques to enable more effective and efficient hiring.
• Evaluate and share the results of your own productivity and effectiveness through regular distribution of defined performance metrics.
• Maintain open, real-time communication, internally and externally, ensuring best-in-class candidate/manager experience throughout the hiring process.
• Act as a Company champion continuously providing feedback and assisting with process improvement implementation.
• Travel to sites within the Greater GTA region to support recruitment related activities for assigned business unit(s).
• Participate, collaborate and support cross-functional HR related projects as required.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience within a full-cycle recruitment role, supporting both hourly & salaried hiring.
• Post-Secondary degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Experience in talent networking and direct recruitment utilizing various social media tools including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Ability to develop, maintain and communicate appropriate metrics, interpret trends, and adjust strategies as needed in response to changing market conditions and/or role requirements.
• Customer focused, adaptable, with superb ownership skills.
• Well organized with the ability to consistently prioritize and a proven track-record of success.
• Innovative & creative mindset for suggesting ideas that improve talent pool sources.
• Results oriented, highly motivated and energetic with a proven track record of success and passion to find the best talent.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with experience in partnering effectively with stakeholders and guiding conversations.
• Excellent computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, with previous experience utilizing ATS & HRIS.
• Previous RPO experience considered an asset.

Home Office: 40% (2 days per week)
Local Travel: 60% (3 days per week Oakville Office & across the GTAA as required)

Visit our website for more information: https://www.crhcanada.com

CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada's diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.