Talent Acquisition Business Partner

2 months ago


Edmonton, Canada EPCOR Full time

Highlights of the job

We’re looking to add one (1) Full Time Permanent experienced Recruiter who’s passionate about Talent Acquisition to EPCOR’s dynamic HR team, based in Edmonton AB.

As a Recruiter at EPCOR, you’ll play a crucial role in sourcing, attracting and selecting top talent for our organization. You’ll work closely with hiring managers, HR, and other stakeholders to fill unionized and non-unionized positions such as engineers, project managers, communications professionals, and front-line workers in the Electricity Operations business unit.

If you’re strategic and a natural problem solver who likes to think outside the box, you’ll thrive in this role - you’ll be responsible for identifying and resolving complex sourcing issues within this dynamic area of our business, and contributing to a range of HR projects and initiatives.

What you’d be responsible for
- **
Strategic Partnership**: Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop proactive recruitment strategies for unionized and non-unionized positions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- **Talent Sourcing**: Utilize a variety of tools and platforms, including job boards, social media, networking, and industry events, to attract top-tier talent. We’re seeking an experienced professional proficient in using LinkedIn Recruiter to build talent pipelines and stay updated with the latest features of the tool.
- ** End-to-End Recruitment**: Manage the entire recruitment process, from job postings to extending offers, ensuring a seamless experience for new hires and hiring managers alike.
- ** Talent Pipeline**: Build and maintain a robust and diverse talent pipeline in the areas of engineering, trades and operations to meet future hiring needs.
- ** Union Relations**: Maintain effective communication and relationships with union representatives regarding recruitment and hiring, ensuring a collaborative approach.
- ** Compliance**: Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and collective bargaining agreements for unionized positions.
- ** Outreach Initiatives**: Coordinate and participate in job fairs, campus recruitment events, and other outreach activities to attract talent, representing EPCOR as an employer of choice.
- ** Stakeholder Communication**: Provide regular updates to hiring managers and stakeholders on recruitment progress and challenges, fostering transparency and collaboration.
- **Mentorship**: Mentor, coach and inform hiring managers and stakeholders on recruitment processes and best practices.
- ** Onboarding Support**: Assist hiring managers in placing the best talent, whether internal or external, and support the onboarding of new team members.

What’s required to be successful
- **
Educational Background**: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- **Recruitment Experience**: At least 5-7 years of recruitment experience, ideally within a corporate/operational environment.
- **Union and Non-Union Expertise**: Proven experience in recruiting for both unionized and non-unionized positions is preferred.
- ** Strategic Recruitment**: Experience in conducting recruitment market research and developing effective recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill roles. Experience recruiting for engineering, trades and operational positions is an asset.
- **Professional Certification**: Certification in HR or Recruitment (e.g., CPHR) is preferred.
- ** Technical Proficiency**: Proficient in using HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems for recruitment and reporting.
- ** Communication Skills**: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- ** Positive Attitude**: A sense of humor and the ability to have fun while working in a fast-paced environment.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

Application Deadline: October 27, 2024

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Please note the following information:

- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.



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