Job Description

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We are currently seeking a Senior Talent Attraction Specialist to join our team.

The Talent Attraction Specialists acts as a brand ambassador and talent scout to attract and recruit the best candidates in the market, fulfilling current and future hiring needs. The position leads and executes the full-cycle recruitment process from development of recruiting plans and creative sourcing strategies through to onboarding successful candidates. The Specialist participates and may lead some talent acquisition projects and initiatives and establishes strong relationships to ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.

Here\'s what would be included as a part of your typical day * Relationship Building: Partners with hiring managers to forecast staffing requirements. Stays abreast of projected role and skill requirements, upcoming projects and the department\'s priorities. Evaluates current trends, competitive activity, economic factors, and build/update recruiting plans based on that knowledge.

• Full Cycle Recruitment: Leads the full-cycle recruitment process to source quality candidates for recruitment of senior, specialized positions. Leverages technology, including ATS and social/online media. Support performance leaders with the hiring and on-boarding processes which includes sourcing, screening resumes, interviews and assessments, referencing, offers, system updates, and on-boarding.
• Recruitment Tools: Researches, designs and implements broad talent acquisition plans and recruitment tools, linking to our employer brand. Contributes to developing and updating recruitment metrics/reporting to support workforce planning analysis.
• Pipeline Development: Develop and leverage innovative sourcing channels which produce a steady stream of qualified talent. This will be done through market research, social media, job fairs, in-house events, networking, seminars/presentations, and \xe2\x80\x9cKeep in Touch\xe2\x80\x9d programs. Represents the Talent Acquisition team externally in working groups and committees.
• Projects: Lead initiatives in identifying, attracting, directly sourcing and hiring key talent. Lead key projects tied to the talent acquisition strategy and engage with key stakeholders to move this strategy forward

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or Business required
• 5 years\' experience in recruitment of technical and/or professional positions
• Preferred:

• 2-3 years\' experience in HR
• Experience working in financial institution and/or credit union industry
• Business savvy with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent relationship building skills with ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated coaching, influencing and negotiating skills
• Willingness to think outside the box and advise on creative new ideas for sourcing key talent
• Strong recruitment and interviewing skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Knowledge of Employment Standards (BC, ON, AB) and Human Rights legislation
• Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

Why work for us?

We offer a total rewards package that recognizes the meaningful work you do to support our members and our communities, which includes:

• A competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive compensation
• Annual merit pay increases
• Flexible benefits as well as support for retirement benefits
• Vacation time, a flexible \xe2\x80\x9cDay4U\xe2\x80\x9d and the option to purchase up to five additional vacation days
• Other financial perks such as our Employee Banking Advantages which includes waived or reduced financial service fees, reduced rates on personal loans, mortgages and no-interest loans on lifestyle-related items that promote health, wellness, learning and business aptitude

In addition, you can enjoy socially conscious perks, like three paid days off every year, to volunteer for causes you care about.

What\'s your place in the First West story? Apply now and let\'s find out together!

First West regrets that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity & Inclusion:

First West Credit Union is committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to create an inclusive, accessible environment for our candidates and employees that reflects the communities in which operate. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other types of accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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