Talent Acquisition Specialist

Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, Olive Garden Canada, Montana’s, Kelseys, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, Landing Group, New York Fries, the Burger’s Priest, The Pickle Barrel & Catering, State and Main, Elephant and Castle and Original Joe’s. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.

Under the direction of the Head, Talent Attraction, the Talent Attraction Specialist will lead the full cycle recruitment process of sourcing and recruiting talent for job openings across the organization focused on the Home Office. The Talent Attraction Specialist will be involved in executing recruitment initiatives and programs for Recipe including, employer branding, campus, metric reporting, and administrative duties as required. As a TA Specialist, you will assist and support Recipe’s People mandate and complete tasks and objectives throughout the year. The Talent Attraction Specialist will grow and expand their experience and gain exposure to a variety of Talent Attraction related matters to support critical business initiatives.

What you will be doing in this role:

• Ensure the best candidate experience, end to end, in the full recruitment life cycle process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer letter stage and onboarding
• Develop strong partnerships with stakeholders across the business to support recruitment initiatives at home office and field.
• Administer and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), optimizing workflows, job postings, and candidate data to improve hiring efficiency and ensure accurate, compliant recordkeeping.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including vendors, campus partners and professional organizations to support the recruitment across the organization
• Lead sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed Resume to ensure to a strategic strong pipeline of candidates
• Organize and participate in job fairs, career events, and employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization's visibility
• Lead training calls/presentations related to recruitment tools and resources for our brands
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of recruitment strategies and processes
• Support the build of an effective social media presence by sharing content and driving engagement through social channels

What we are looking for from you:

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience (a mix of agency and corporate experience preferred)
• Bachelor's degree and/or college diploma (in Human Resources or in a related field is an asset)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships across the business
• 3+ years experience maintaining and administering an Applicant Tracking System (Dayforce Preferred)
• Excellent time management with sense of urgency and prioritization with an ownership mindset
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Possess strong written and verbal communications skills
• Have strong organizational skills with a focus on details and accuracy
• Demonstrated the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment while also working independently with professionalism and accountability
• Passion for creating a positive candidate experience and promoting a strong employer brand

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible/Hybrid work environment
• Salary Range: $65,000-$82,000 + Annual Bonus + Other Perks
• You’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters
• You’d be a part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company that leads the industry in size and innovation
• 20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance valid at participating Recipe brands
• A welcoming, fun and safe work environment founded on respect
• Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands
• Industry-leading benefits, wellness programs, and total rewards programs

Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact recruit@recipeunlimited.com.