Recruitment Specialist
On-site · Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Recruitment Specialist within the University of Guelph’s central Human Resources Talent Acquisition team. Supports the recruitment and onboarding of Faculty, College Professors, Teaching Assistants, Sessionals, and Postdoctoral Scholars across eight colleges and three campuses. Advises academic units on recruitment activities in alignment with collective agreements and University policies; administers Faculty recruitment requisitions from intake through offer; ensures inclusive, unbiased language in postings; coordinates recruitment advertising; guides equitable candidate screening, interviewing, reference checking, and offers for academic searches; supports offers and onboarding within Gryphons at Work HRMS; manages LMIA-exempt employment submissions through the IRCC Employer Portal; monitors activity, and contributes to reporting and process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree coupled with 2-3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience supporting recruitment and hiring activities, preferably within a complex, unionized environment
- Knowledge of equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free hiring practices
- Familiarity with collective agreements and recruitment-related employment legislation
- Demonstrated relationship-building and consultation skills, with the ability to influence and advise diverse stakeholders
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with applicant tracking systems and HRMS platforms, preferably SAP SuccessFactors
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruitment data and identify trends and opportunities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to delivering outstanding client and candidate experiences
- Highly collaborative with a mindset toward driving continuous improvement
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