Talent Acquisition Advisor

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee and undertake end-to-end recruitment and selection process (job description, pre-screening, interviewing, testing, reference checking, and offer letter…). Ensure delivery of best practices to support Enrolment Services Leadership and Unit Strategic Planning needs. 
• Identify the right sourcing channels and segments to source best-in-class talent & support ES succession planning.
• Utilize and maintain recruitment activities within Workday, ensuring data integrity, accurate tracking, and timely processing of staffing actions.
• Promote and integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in recruitment practices, ensuring fair and unbiased selection processes.
• Partner closely with HR colleagues to share candidates, leverage new sourcing channels, share best practices, and provide support as required. 
• Report directly to the Human Resources Advisor, proactively addressing needs and issues and providing appropriate support during peak periods to meet casual hiring & other staffing requirements.
• Use behavioral interviewing assessment techniques to validate top candidates’ skills, providing trusted expert advice to hiring managers throughout the assessment process.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal clients to understand and identify current and future talent needs and advise on talent acquisition processes, activities, and outcomes.
• Liaise with Total Compensation and HR teams regarding job evaluations, salary alignment, and position management.
• Ensure adherence to all University’s staffing policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
• Participate in process improvement activities related to talent acquisition such as social media presence, webpage design, use of online tools, and reducing recruitment cycle time.
• Prepare and analyze a variety of statistics regarding staffing. Helps develop appropriate tools for statistical analyses and benchmark best practices.
• Complete a variety of electronic forms and documentation pertaining to human resources functions (e.g., staffing, compensation). Managing HR files and updating records involves creating a secure, organized system for tracking employee data from onboarding to termination. Effective management requires storing documents securely, complying with retention policies.
• Manage and process replacement funding for employees on maternity or parental leave, ensuring accurate and timely administration.
• Oversee and coordinate probationary/trial periods, including tracking timelines, reminding supervisors of key milestones, and supporting the completion of evaluations in accordance with University policies and collective agreements.
• Take ownership of the onboarding process, ensuring its effective coordination and delivery.
• Timely address issues and advise appropriate solutions to the supervisor to resolve staffing problems.  
• Perform other related adhocs as required.