Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Partner

About IEM
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

Position Summary
IEM is currently seeking a
Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Partner
to support the hiring efforts for our Surrey, B.C. locations and will report into the Talent Acquisition Manager. As a Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be a vital part of our Talent Acquisition (TA) team, consulting with Hiring Managers/Business Leaders, developing and executing talent strategies, effectively identifying, and engaging with candidates, always keeping an eye on delivering the best experience for stakeholders, and positioning IEM as the employer of choice.

Please note: This role follows a hybrid schedule with two required in-office days each week.
Key Responsibilities

• Exceptionally partners with Hiring Managers/Business leaders and HR colleagues, helping to meet overall business and talent goals - a talent solution provider/advisor who is unafraid to challenge the status quo when needed with the upmost respect and professionalism
• For businesses supported, develops, and executes macro (for the business as a whole, mostly mid to long-term) and micro (position-by-position, mostly short-term) talent acquisition strategies
• Educates on and effectively influences hiring managers and other key stakeholders to follow talent acquisition policies and practices, helping to ensure consistently engaging candidate experiences
• Consistently sets expectations and regularly communicates with all stakeholders (ex. hiring managers, business leaders, internal and external candidates, HR colleagues, vendors, etc.)
• Expertly identifies, attracts, and assesses talent efficiently and effectively while maintaining excellent service levels to multiple hiring managers and candidates – ensures a positive hiring manager and candidate experience throughout the TA process
• Collaborates with business leaders and HR colleagues on new hire onboarding, employee experience, and retention
• Effectively leverages data to influence and drive decision making
• Regularly evaluates labor market conditions and industry intelligence, sharing with key stakeholders to inform optimal business and talent decisions
• Is always on the lookout for opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation, not content with just maintaining the status quo
• Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Light international travel required to U.S. offices (~5%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of similar talent acquisition experience in a corporate setting
• Electrical distribution and control systems, manufacturing industry experience or similar industry experience (ex. highly engineered and specialized industrial manufacturing) with direct experience recruiting for Engineering and/or Manufacturing Operations talent
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with, partner with and effectively influence all stakeholders throughout the end-to-end talent acquisition process
• Proven ability to assess candidates' motivations, qualifications, and potential, quickly and effectively
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
• General knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Flexible and adaptable team player who thrives in a collaborative, often changing environment
• Excellent written & verbal communication, multi-tasking, organizational, follow-up and negotiating skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to Influence and Advise
• Relationship Building
• Ethical Conduct and Integrity
• Communication
• Service Orientation
• Attention to Detail
• Organization and Time Management
• Strong Sense of Urgency
• Equally Persistent and Patient

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience in a high growth (ex. # of employees doubled last year) startup-type environment AND experience in a mature, well-established corporate environment
• At least 2 years of experience in a search firm/agency in a client and candidate management capacity is strongly preferred
• 10 plus years of similar talent acquisition experience
• Experience with Greenhouse and/or comparable ATS/CRM systems
• Employer branding / social recruiting expertise

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

[Compensation Range: $ $67.00/hr CAD]

Why Join IEM
At IEM, you'll join a team that powers some of the world's most ambitious projects. We're engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

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