Talent Acquisition Partner

**Career Opportunity**

The Region of Waterloo is currently recruiting for a:
**Full Time Talent Acquisition Partner**

Department: Human Resources & Citizen Service
Division: Talent Acquisition, Client Experience and Solutions
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Location: 150 Frederick St. Kitchener (Hybrid)

**Our Story**:
Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect and innovation.
This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.

**Our Team**:
The Region of Waterloo’s talent team is on a transformational journey and we are looking for two (2) Full Time Talent Acquisition Partners who are passionate about driving change through the implementation of innovative, best in class Talent Acquisition practices. Come join our dynamic team where you matter and where your ideas and contributions make a difference.

**The Opportunity**:

- You will use your skills and experience to provide guidance and recommendations to hiring managers related to the implementation of innovative, best in class Talent Acquisition practices
- You will develop and implement metrics to identify successes and opportunities for improvement in the design of recruitment strategies and practices that support client and organizational objectives in order to meet recruitment targets/service level agreements.
- You will work in consultation with various key HR stakeholders including the HR People Partners in supporting the design and implementation of workforce planning including short and long-term strategies, goals and Labour Relations Advisors on any labour relations concerns pertaining to recruitment activities.
- You will have the opportunity to lead various recruitment initiatives including, representing the Region at career fairs, development of internal and external recruitment outreach events, establishing relationships with Colleges, Universities other educational institutions.
- You will lead and participate on HR related projects and initiatives (lunch & learns) as required.
- You will provide mentoring, support and development of the Talent Acquisition Assistants.
- Designation as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) is an asset.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
- Advanced knowledge of Human Resources concepts, practices, methods and techniques, with emphasis on recruitment.
- Solid analytical skills to review and assess applicants, and to conduct trend analysis and produce recruitment metrics.
- Advanced problem-solving skills along with sound judgement to assess and resolve/escalate issues.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
- Solid time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team or individually with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to travel within and occasionally outside Waterloo Region.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

**Additional Information**:
**Compensation**:
In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, we have a strong focus on health and wellness, including fitness facilities and family-focused benefits. The salary of this position ranges between $75,457.20 - $94,312.40 per annum (Grade 5 on the Management & Management Support wage scale).