Hr/Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote)

Department: Human Resources

Reporting to: Associate Director of HR & Talent Strategy/dotted line to the Talent Acquisition Manager

Salary: $62,000 - $74,000 CAD

Location: Remote (Candidates based in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia or willing to relocate)

Description:

WES is looking for an ambitious, passionate, and proactive individual to support initiatives, programs, and processes for the People function. Reporting into the Associate Director of HR & Talent Strategy, with a dotted line to the Talent Acquisition Manager, the HR/Talent Acquisition Specialist will offer a comprehensive range of services in key areas including talent acquisition, talent management, employee engagement, data analytics, performance management and other ad hoc projects or initiatives. This person will help to ensure best-in-class HR services. This is a great position for someone looking to grow and develop within their career in the people domain.

Duties included but not limited to:

Talent Acquisition:

• Assist in the full-cycle recruiting process for junior roles from sourcing, reviewing resumes, submitting candidates to the Hiring Manager, phone screening, scheduling interview rounds, making an offer, and completing reference checks. Use Applicant Tracking System to keep track of open roles.
• Ensure a positive experience for all candidates for assigned requisitions by providing timely, accurate, relevant feedback to internal & external candidates.
• Participate in hiring events (campus events and virtual job fairs).
• Support the implementation of new talent acquisition technology solutions from start to finish and ensure successful adoption by end-users. Provide ongoing support after the project is completed.

Surveys:

• Conduct, analyze, and support ad hoc surveys to support the People function.
• Manage the Employee Voice Engagement Survey platform, define survey program plans, create surveys, analyze results, and make recommendations based on the results.
• Conduct surveys for hiring managers to gather feedback on the recruitment process and suggest improvements.
• Conduct surveys for candidates to gather feedback on their hiring experience and suggest improvements.
• Manage the post-survey process for the Employee Engagement Survey.

HRIS and Data Support (UKG):

• Serve as point of contact for any special projects on UKG, new module implementation, and system improvements.
• Running point and troubleshooting employee issues on the platform.
• Support data analytics projects by providing project support.
• Create and manage regular and ad hoc reporting.

General Support:

• Act as administrator to the HR hub (the online shared services platform), ensuring cases are being appropriately routed, troubleshooting, reviewing performance and outcome, and identifying service improvements or changes.
• Facilitate employee requests and questions, resolving or escalating as needed.
• Develop and create content for People related communications.
• Provide administrative support and project assistance to leaders across the People function and the wider organization on projects including but not limited to talent acquisition, talent management, annual performance management, career pathway programs, and succession planning.
• Conduct ad-hoc research for projects as required.
• Conduct audits across people policies and processes, identifying mitigating actions or outcomes in order to ensure continued compliance and best practice.
• Other tasks as needed.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Sound knowledge across the employee lifecycle with experience supporting and working in different functional areas of HR.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality around personal information.
• Problem-solving aptitude and positive attitude.
• Considerable initiative and judgment.
• A commitment to the WES Mission and an interest in working in a social enterprise.
• Strong communication skills; even stronger interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the entire recruitment lifecycle, experience sourcing, managing candidates, and supporting hiring managers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Demonstrates a passion for the organization’s philanthropic work, has strong alignment with the corporate values, and is motivated by a mission-driven culture.
• 5+ years of experience in HR, with exposure to recruitment, employee surveys, engagement, data analytics, and/or talent management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and MS Outlook.
• Experience working with Survey Monkey.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with an HRIS and ATS system is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Based in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia or willing to relocate)
• Remote work environment with occasional meetings in the Toronto or NYC office. If you wish to work from the office more frequently, a hybrid work arrangement is possible.

AODA Statement:

WES values diversity in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We strive to foster a workplace in which all individuals maximize their potential, regardless of their differences. We are committed to providing accommodations for person with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please contact Human Resources. Accommodation may be provided at all stages of the hiring process.