Talent Acquisition Partner - Manufacturing/Distribution

 

Job Title:

 Talent Acquisition Partner, M&D   (Internal Only)

Department:

  People & Culture

Terms of Employment:

 Full-time, salary

Reports to:

  Shazia Baig, TAM

Compensation:

 Starting at   $63,000/annum

Location:

  Toronto, ON

Apply By:

 November 18, 2024

 12pm PST

 

Manufacturing & Distribution Talent Acquisition Partner

The Talent Acquisition Partner for our Manufacturing and Distribution client group plays an essential role in developing, communicating and executing the company vision. In your position, you hold sacred our Lush culture and values through fearless leadership and owning the experience of every employee and candidate throughout the recruitment and onboarding life cycle. You grow talent by motivating, encouraging and coaching Hiring Managers, Stakeholders, Talent Specialists and candidates to their highest potential; you know how to be curious about their opportunities and career ambitions and how to be real with feedback and support.

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will focus on the recruitment of top talent for various Manufacturing and Distribution opportunities from entry to managerial level for all rooms and departments within our Manufacturing and Distribution client group.

As a growing business, Lush invites people that can adapt and evolve to our strategic needs, analyze and interpret metrics and translate strategy into behaviours which drive employee engagement and improve profit. Our Lush employees live with purpose, finding their personal value connection with the values of our business, bringing their work and life paths into one holistic journey #mylushlife #lushcalling

What you do (Responsibilities):

• Support candidates, talent specialists and hiring managers through the recruitment and selection process, ensuring a positive experience and adherence to proper practices and procedures
• Responsible for achieving weekly and monthly hiring targets and providing timely metrics on results
• Support the hiring of 500+ Seasonal Production Assistant and Distribution Associates within a 3-month timeline during peak hiring season
• Oversee 5+ contract Talent Specialists and hiring fair volunteers who support seasonal hiring
• Plan, organize and execute hiring fairs in collaboration with the Talent Specialist Team
• Fluid and flexible to adjust strategy to meet the hiring needs of the business
• Provide feedback and solutions to any roadblocks with meeting our hiring targets
• Attend weekly meetings with Hiring Managers and other stakeholders as required
• Attend all weekly meetings by being present & prepared to discuss results
• Coordinate job postings on appropriate channels internally and externally to build candidate pipeline, connect with community partners, universities and colleges
• Screen resumes for open positions and determine relevance of experience to position criteria
• Conduct phone screen for external interviews to further determine appropriate culture add of candidates
• Organize interview steps, schedule interviews and ensure each candidate, Talent Specialists and hiring manager are set up for success
• Complete reference checks, create offers and support the onboarding of new employees
• Optimize use of applicant tracking software-Greenhouse, and document signing software with all talent specialists and hiring managers
• Act as point person for all recruiting needs across your client group by building and fostering relationships with the hiring managers and senior leadership
• Maintain reporting documents to update on hiring progress, recruiting spends and KPIs for bonus purposes
• Involved in new hire onboarding and orientation programs from organization to successful completion of the program for new Lushies
• Compile regular and ad hoc recruitment reports for the business and maintain strong KPIs in time to fill and internal promotions.
• Conduct additional projects to support recruitment/business strategy as necessary
• Assist hiring managers in adding value to their internal talent pool through assigned projects
• Be available to participate in bigger People & Culture initiatives and collaborate interdepartmentally along with east-coast counterparts

Who you are (Qualifications):

Required:

• Experience in high volume recruiting and on-boarding
• Alignment with Lush’s DEIB strategy
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking Software
• Strong supervisory, coaching and project management skills
• Experience in event management
• Knowledgeable of Employment Standards and Occupational Health and Safety standards
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and collaboration in professional setting
• Experience in hiring for manufacturing, distribution or other general and skilled labour jobs
• Patience, curiosity and is strategic when tackling last minute asks from hiring managers
• Accustomed to working in a highly seasonal, high pressure environment
• Capable of physical activities such as standing or sitting for long durations
• Extensive experience using full MS Office Suite and GSuite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and Teams)
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record with meeting and achieving your daily and yearly goals
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Reliable, consistent attendance, punctual and dependable
• Available to work onsite 3 days per week
• Up to 10% travel yearly

Preferred:

• Experience in HRIS systems and best practices
• 2+ years experience in full-cycle recruiting
• RPR, HR or Office Administration designation
• Experience working with Greenhouse (Applicant Tracking Software) and ADP
• Strong relationships within the community: community partners, colleges and universities

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

Only select applicants will be contacted for an interview based on the eligibility requirements and their qualifications. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

At LUSH, we believe when we continue to foster a culture of inclusion and respect within a diverse workforce, we are doing our part in building a world where there is equal opportunity for all. Our business practices strive to leverage the gift that diversity brings. Lush is committed to providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their needs/requirements known. LUSH North America unequivocally supports equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, colour, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, differently abled, adverse mental health, and other characteristics both defined, protected and enforced by the law under federal or provincial jurisdiction.