Talent Acquisition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Langley, Canada The Universal Group Full time

Are you a results driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with the ability to attract top talent? Are you passionate about providing Peace of Mind to your client group? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?

The Universal Group has an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Talent Strategies Manager, the Talent Acquisition Specialist partners with the Human Resources group and internal clients to drive forward our purpose of providing Peace of Mind to our clients and our employees. We deliver on our purpose through our core values of being passionate, driven, and authentic.

**The Company**

The Universal Group is a full-service Traffic Control company driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being ‘Passionate, Authentic, and Driven’ in everything we do and in every decision we make, everyday. They are the fabric of who we are and without question the reason for our success and continued growth.

The safety of our team members, and the public, is what drives us every day. As the largest traffic control supplier in Canada, we are the industry leaders in Traffic Control Personnel, Traffic Management Planning, Traffic Equipment Rentals & Supplies, and Occupational Health & Safety Training. Our traffic control field employees are reliable, highly trained, and capable of delivering excellent results you can depend on. We partner with the best equipment manufacturers in the traffic control industry to bring you the solutions you need and our highly skilled sign manufacturing teams are using the most up to date technology and materials delivering the best quality product.

Service is at the core of our business. Our clients receive exceptional attention from all Universal personnel ranging from front-line staff to hands-onto management teams. From the very first consultation to the last conversation with one of our skilled team members we make sure that the product we offer and services we deliver is second to none.

**Who You Are**

Fueled by your passion and drive to achieve success, you bring a collaborative and consultative approach, and a keen ability to connect people, data and performance to drive the business forward.

Through your high level problem solving skills, and commitment to outstanding client service, you have developed a track record for understanding business interests, and building on opportunities to enhance business value through data analysis and interpretation.

**The Role**

**What you will do**:

- Provide guidance and support to interviewers to ensure a structured and effective interview process

**Recruitment Strategy**
- Proactively build and maintain a diverse talent pipeline for current and future openings
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop comprehensive recruitment strategies that align with the company's goals and values
- Assist with the creation and distribution of internal communication for vacant positions

**Compliance and Diversity**
- Ensure adherence to relevant labor laws and regulations while promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruitment process.

**Market Research & Data Analysis**
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor practices, and emerging recruitment technologies to continuously improve the talent acquisition process
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-driven recommendations for process improvements

**Perks & Benefits**
- A large, growing company with room for promotion
- Extended healthcare benefits available after probation
- An RRSP matching plan
- Competitive compensation package
- Hybrid office: regular work-from-home days
- Recruitment bonus structure, paid out quarterly

**Qualifications**
- Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruiter, preferably in a fast-paced corporate environment, preferably 2+ years
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong knowledge of modern recruiting practices, tools, and technologies.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR software.
- Experience with employer branding and social media recruitment is a plus.

**Why Universal Group?**

The Universal Group is rapidly growing as we are expanding our business across other Canadian provinces, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our growth. Our company is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and you will be able to own your role. As an integral part of the Human Resources Team at The Universal Group, you will receive a competitive base salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for further education and development.

The Universal Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion



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