Talent Acquisition Specialist - 3 Months Contract

Who we are

As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable, and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions.

If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team

Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Some of what you will do:

At Staples Canada, our people are our most important resource. We’re looking for a highly skilled bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist to become one of them, and to help us find them. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in recruitment or human resources, with knowledge of screening, interviewing, and hiring practices. If you have a passion for finding untapped talent, driving company growth, and helping individuals find promising careers, we want to hear from you.

Specifically, You Will:

• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle across a variety of open roles (e.g., Retail Managers, Fulfillment Centers, Business Services and all closed-door facilities) in a fast-paced environment

• Work and form relationships with internal management teams to know the ins and outs of their departments and better understand their hiring needs and job specifications

• Develop and release job postings on platforms, such as social media and job boards

• Screen resumes and prospects, qualify, interview, and manage candidates throughout interview process from contacting for interviews to assisting with final offer negotiation

• Follow up on interview process status and update records in internal database

• Grow and foster high-touch relationships with a database of qualified active and passive talent to pull from as new positions open

• Continuously partner with recruiting team and senior managers to design, refine, and implement innovative recruiting strategies

• Stay active with current job boards, social networks, and platforms to find talent, and to plan, create, and release job descriptions and announcements

Some of what you need:

• University Degree/Post – Secondary Education required or related experience 

• Certificate/Degree in Human Resources Management in progress or willingness to enroll

• Desire to grow professionally with networking and ongoing training opportunities

• Must be fluently bilingual in French and English

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills

• Ability to work in a face pace environment with multiple priorities 

• Knowledge of MS Office, database management, and internet search

• Familiarity with job boards, and HR software, databases, and management systems

• Proven experience conducting various types of interviews (i.e., phone, video, etc.)

• 2-3 years of previous recruitment experience 

• Retail, or experience in a business with multi-units, is considered an asset.

Some of what you will get:

• Associate discount

• Learning & Development programs

• And more...

#Bringyourpassion

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.