Human Resources Business Partner - Talent Acquisition

Type Employment: Temporary, Full Time ( 6 Months)

Location: Cambridge, ON

Workplace Type: On-Site

2023 hourly rate: $ 44.87

Due date: Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 3 PM

Please send your resume to: [email protected]

With more than 1,000 sworn and civilian members, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) requires a Total Compensation Analyst. The WRPS delivers exceptional police services to its residents. The Waterloo Region is a vital and prosperous community in Southern Ontario that offers the unique combination of a growing urban centre surrounded by four rural communities. You will work in a community proud of its diversity, and within an organization focused on its people.

As the Human Resources Business ness Partner - Talent Acquisition) …

You will:

• Foster positive relationships with various post-secondary education institutions and other external partners to identify and build a diverse talent pipeline to respond to the WRPS recruitment needs;
• Maintain a tracking system for temporary employee lists job postings, and competition records; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for the effective onboarding experience of new hires; leads and implements the new employee orientation program (NEO);
• Partner with the hiring Manager to establish recruiting requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies. Provides support, advice and recommendations to the hiring managers to ensure the recruitment process translates effectively into the business needs;
• Create an agile and responsive approach to enhance the candidate’s and hiring manager’s experience throughout the recruitment process;
• Ensure best practices are applied and embedded within recruitment processes and initiatives to attract qualified, diverse candidates and increase the overall attraction to the Service;
• Conduct background checks for candidates, including employment references, character references, credit checks and other relevant system checks. Forwards completed file to the Manager, Talent Acquisition for final review and approval for a conditional offer of employment;
• Conduct active and passive sourcing utilizing a range of talent sourcing channels, including social media platforms and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Indeed, Twitter, etc.), learning initiatives (e.g. co-operative education programs), hiring events, post-secondary recruitment initiatives and community partnerships;
• Develop communications and content, including recruitment update reports and PowerPoint presentations for internal and external stakeholders as required;
• Executes the internal sworn transfer process and internal civilian recruitment processes; conducts information sessions for internal candidates, gathers supervisor recommendations and performs other related duties;
• Proactively assesses attrition, recruitment, and market trends; analyzes metrics to drive continued process and quality improvement;
• Develop and lead innovative outreach strategy and sourcing events to drive awareness of career opportunities at WRPS;
• Coordinate and perform the full lifecycle recruitment process for internal and external positions, including initiating the intake meeting with the hiring manager, posting jobs, candidate sourcing, screening applications, candidate submission, conducting references checks, and extending offers to candidates and onboarding;
• Assist the hiring manager in designing and performing the selection process draft knowledge/skill-based testing and interview questions and administer the interview process. Provides advice, guidance and training to hiring managers throughout the selection process, including criteria to be used for selection, interview techniques, and areas of priority and focus;
• Attend recruitment events and present information related to recruitment when required, in accordance with the recruitment outreach strategy;
• Identify and implement sourcing strategies for both passive and active talent. Builds applicant sources and attracts candidates by creatively conducting research and/or utilizing a multitude of resources to develop an ongoing and diverse active and passive talent pipeline;
• Make verbal job offers to successful candidates and notifies unsuccessful applicants;

You have:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the labour market landscape, recruitment and selection, active sourcing, testing and interviewing methodologies, organizational effectiveness, labour relations, and human resources (HR) policies;
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening, as demonstrated by an ability to receive requests for analytical information and deliver the appropriate results, sourcing and reviewing resumes, prescreening applicants, and addressing client concerns efficiently;
• Public relations and interpersonal skills are required to administer selection processes. A high degree of listening, assessment and analytical skills for prescreening candidates;
• Well-developed problem definition, analysis and research skills. Demonstrated initiative to search out solutions to problems and present recommendations to the appropriate parties. A high degree of attention to detail;
• Attainment of a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is considered an asset;
• Minimum of four (4) years of job experience working in a Recruitment or Talent Acquisition related field. Experience in active sourcing and Boolean search is required. Combined experience in a private industry and a unionized environment working as a Recruiter/Talent Acquisition is considered an asset;
• Successful completion of a University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (with HR accreditation) or equivalent is required;
• Sensitivity, tact and diplomacy are required when offering feedback to unsuccessful applicants in an empathetic, respectful, consistent, and fair manner; and
• Knowledge of Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Waterloo Regional Police job functions, policies and collective agreements as they pertain to staffing, occupation structures, organizational development principles and opportunities;
• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of the Service and external parties. Demonstrated understanding of the importance of client-centered customer service;
• Strong organizational, planning, follow-up and time management skills;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner with a variety of clients, both internal and external. Demonstrated ability to foster networks, both internally and externally to assist in accompanying tasks and/or goals;

You are:

• Able to develop a strong understanding of WRPS policies procedures, mission, vision and values and how they impact the day-to-day work or delivery of service;
• Able to participate as an effective team member and to support and project values compatible with the organization.
• Able to meet testing/presentation requirements for the position; and
• Able to meet the testing and police security requirements and to maintain confidentiality;

Why join WRPS?

• Ongoing professional development
• Strong, supportive leadership
• Employee fitness and wellness programs
• Dynamic, exciting work environment
• 2023 hourly rate: $44.87

If you’re interested in this position, please apply online by Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 3pm.

Please ensure you provide all supporting information from current and past employment (if applicable) to specify how you meet the requirements for this position in your online profile. You will be assessed based on the information provided in your application.

If you require accommodation in completing the application process, or with any portion of the application process or interview, please email the WRPS at [email protected].

Diversity through inclusion – we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.