Talent Acquisition Specialist

• The opportunity to influence hiring decisions that have a direct impact on business success
• Exposure to a wide variety of roles across manufacturing skilled trades technical engineering and administrative functions
• The opportunity to support talent acquisition across Canada and North America
• A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities within a global organization
• An inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued
• Meaningful work that supports Hydros commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

At Hydro our employees are our greatest asset. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist you will play a critical role in connecting talented individuals with meaningful careers that support our manufacturing operations and business growth across North America.

From manufacturing and skilled trades to engineering and administrative functions you will help Hydro attract and hire the talent needed to sustain our operations and support future growth throughout North America.

This position will bebased in either the US or Canada and requires professional proficiency in both English and French to support candidates employees and hiring managers in a bilingual environment. This role offers the opportunity to influence hiring outcomes improve recruitment processes and help shape the candidate experience across the organization. The responsibilities and qualifications below are based on the approved Talent Acquisition Specialist job description.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake through offer acceptance
• Partner with hiring managers and HR teams to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract and engage qualified candidates
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Screen and assess candidates using structured job-related selection criteria
• Coordinate interviews and deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Provide hiring managers with market insights candidate recommendations and recruitment progress updates
• Support offer development approvals negotiations and candidate communications
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking system data
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes candidate experience and hiring outcomes

• An associates degree is required; abachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is considered an asset
• Professional proficiency in both French and English is required
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle and working directly with hiring managers
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders
• Experience sourcing and attracting talent through multiple channels
• Excellent communication organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to leverage recruitment data and analytics to drive results and inform decision-making
• Professional proficiency in English and French both written and verbal with the ability to effectively support candidates and leaders in a bilingual environment
• Recruitment experience in manufacturing industrial skilled trades engineering technical or administrative environments is considered an asset
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors LinkedIn Recruiter or other candidate sourcing tools is considered an asset
• Human Resources or Recruitment certification is considered an asset

Additional Information

• On-site presence is required to support plant recruitment activities and collaboration with hiring managers
• Occasional travel may be required for recruiting events site visits and business meetings