HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist

5 months ago


Halifax, Canada Shift Human Services Consulting Full time

Just a quick ocean drive from Halifax and nestled on the shores of St. Margaret’s Bay you will

find an oasis of innovation and fun. Shift. We are experience makers. We manage the most

northern youth care facilities in the world, we are a company built around creating growth

through experiential learning. We’re a team that loves what we do and are looking for

someone eager to dive in.

About Shift

Shift is a specialized care agency founded in 2011. Our team manages complex care facilities for

adults and youth in some of Canada's most remote locations. Focusing on helping people

discover their greatness, we blend cultural and on-the-land opportunities with experiential

learning and trauma-informed care.

Primary Duties:
Working as part of a collaborative team, the HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist’s primary job is

to support the full-cycle recruitment process, including preparing, sourcing, screening,

selecting, hiring, onboarding and supporting our management team. We are looking for a

master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude.
- Support the full-cycle recruitment process, including preparing, sourcing, screening,

selecting, hiring, and onboarding
- Book and conduct pre-screen interviews
- Schedule and assist with interviews
- Complete reference checks
- Consult with the Managers about staffing needs
- Review and sort incoming resumes
- Assist with preparation of letters of offer
- Collect hiring packages
- Ensure file compliance process
- Attend job fairs and conduct presentations at post secondary institutions to proactively

promote the company as a positive place of employment
- Support in local and national recruiting campaigns
- Maintain accurate statistics on employee recruitment and retention
- Significant focus on uploading, filing and maintaining documents.
- Support Program Manager with scheduling as needed.
- Support with HR engagement projects as needed
- Assist with other duties and administrative takes as assigned and needed

Qualifications & Attributes:

- Experience as an HR Professional and/or Recruitment experience required.
- Completed post-secondary education in a related field is an asset
- Proficiency in MS office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Superior organizational skills and dedication to completing tasks in a timely manner.
- Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System is a strong asset.

Employment Specifics
- Permanent full-time position
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Thursday in office, Friday work from home

and child abuse registry check

Pay: $51,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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