Job Description

WHO WE ARE
HomeEquity Bank is a Schedule 1 Canadian chartered bank and the leading national provider of reverse mortgages, with a growing portfolio. As the only bank solely dedicated to serving homeowners 55 and up, we're passionate about helping Canadian homeowners live retirement on their terms. We live that commitment every day, with a range of reverse mortgage solutions that include our flagship CHIP Reverse Mortgage(TM) product.
Our Values, Our Passion
At HomeEquity Bank, our values drive and inspire our actions with our customers, our partners and each other.
We Are Customer-Focused, Passionate Advocates.
We Have the Courage to Act and Do the Right Thing.
We Are One Team, with One Vision.
We Think Long-Term, We Are Ever-Evolving.
We Strive to Be Exceptional and Inspire Greatness.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Talent Acquisition Specialist, under the guidance of the Client Partnering Manager, is responsible for providing talent acquisition services client departments. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will perform a broad range of recruitment services including pipeline management, preparing job postings, applicant tracking and screening, and conducting behavioral based interviews. Other accountabilities include assisting the HR Team with related Recruitment metrics and key performance indicators and participating in projects and the completion of deliverables for client departments.
MAJOR ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE:
Sourcing/Best Practices

• In partnership with members of the Human Resources Department, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will take the lead role in the execution of HomeEquity Bank's Talent Acquisition Strategy and efforts to staff the operations with high caliber professionals who have the right skills for their roles and fit the organizational culture
• Acts as the subject matter expert on matters regarding recruitment process, candidate markets, and competitive intelligence
• Delivers cost effective recruitment strategies that ensure the organization's ability to proactively identify and recruit top talent without being dependent on external agencies
• Creates and delivers training materials to assist the business in recruitment best practices
• Develops standardized recruitment processes, interview guides and assessments as required
• Advances the overall hiring strategy by cultivating partnerships with temporary placement or search firms, educational institutions in order to establish preferred arrangements
• Manages hiring strategies by building partnerships with educational institutions, participating in career fairs and conducting the ongoing recruitment process for co-op positions
• Builds a strong pipeline of talent through company branding and active use of social media, employee referrals, increased participation in networking events and other creative strategies
• Gathers a thorough understanding of business needs to create the appropriate talent pipelines needed to meet the demand for acquiring top talent as per business requirements
• Identifies outreach opportunities and reviews recruitment processes and approaches to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

Interview and Selection

• Conducts interviews with candidates to effectively identify skills, experience and potential and make recommendations to management accordingly. This includes actively participating and overseeing full cycle recruitment needs for positions at all levels across the organization including
• Developing internal and external job postings
• Screening candidates (resume, telephone screening and in person interviews) to assess for core competencies to job requirements and HomeEquity Bank culture
• Coordinating the selection process including interviews and third party checks
• Liaising with third party vendors to ensure effective and timely completion of background checks
• Coordinating background checks and the preparation of the offer of employment
• Facilitating the final decision and present the offer to the candidate and onboarding of new employees
• Managing external partnerships with recruitment agencies and consultants
• Following up with and providing feedback to candidates in a timely manner to create a positive experience
• Maintaining a superior level of client services to all employees and business partner

Recruitment Analytics:

• Tracks all recruitment activity, costs and expenses for all job requisitions
• Maintains benchmarks and analyze recruitment metrics and work with Human Resources to consolidate into overall HR and KPI reporting
• Advances recruitment analytics to better predict the quality of hires, employee productivity and job fit
• Serves as the subject matter expert on local job market trends and competitive compensation

Human Resources Projects and Initiatives

• Collaborates and supports the HR team on special projects and research initiatives as required
• Participates as a member of the larger HR team in pursuing assigned and relevant HR accountabilities and projects
• Performs other duties as assigned, including assistance with HR team projects

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of a University Degree or Community College Diploma in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration or related discipline and Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation in progress or approved equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing the end to end recruitment process for roles ranging from individual contributor to Senior Management in a high volume, professional environment
• Knowledge of best practices and experience reviewing and implementing process improvements and recruitment system enhancements Dayforce experience an asset
• Demonstrated
• Knowledge of relevant Employment and Human Services legislation, acts and regulations as well as employee and labour relations trends and issues is required
• An HR Generalist background would be a definite asset
• Understanding of cultural diversity as it relates to employment process and business needs of a federally regulated employer
• Demonstrated core competency in areas such as customer service, teamwork, initiative, self-management and personal accountability, as well as flexibility and adaptability will serve our candidate well
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, negotiation, presentation and communication skills are desirable
• Scheduling flexibility to work outside of regular business hours in order to accommodate candidate availability for interviews as required
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications
• Previous experience in the Mortgage or Banking industries is ideal
• A solid understanding and ability to assess underwriting, technology, call
• Ability to converse in French is an asset

WHY WORK AT HOMEEQUITY BANK?
Great Environment
HomeEquity Bank offers a hybrid working environment supported with a culture of flexibility - an approach that is unique to each person, and that enables both business and individual needs to be met in a mutually beneficial way.
We pride ourselves in recognizing and celebrating performance, community service, teamwork, and diversity among our employees.
A Dynamic Culture - With People at the Centre
We believe our people make all the difference, and our tireless commitment to inclusivity, professional development, and employee engagement/experience has been recognized through awards including the Globe and Mail's Report on Business: Canada's Top Growing Companies 2021 (2 years in a row), Strategy Online Top 10 Brands Awards (at #8) and as a Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP) 5-Star Mortgage Employer 2022.
Growth and Opportunities
We provide challenging and rewarding careers in a wide variety of fields. We continuously develop and train our employees through professional growth opportunities and on-the-job training. We also encourage our employees to develop professionally and personally though a series of career developing programs including our Educational Assistance Program, designed to reimburse costs related to professional learning and development, as well as providing employees unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
Celebrating Great Work and People
We believe in an environment that celebrates success, knowledge, leadership, and work that is inspired by our core values. For these reasons, we have created several programs that make it easy for our employees to say 'great job' to their colleagues and leaders.
From our Appreciate! Program to the High Five Award Program and President's Award Program, we recognize professional achievement with a variety of rewards including points towards gift cards, merchandise, and travel experiences, as well as group RRSP/DPSP contributions and more.
Our Community Leadership Program also recognizes employees who make a positive impact in their communities through volunteer work with a grant for their charity of choice. Additionally, we provide employees with the opportunity to take a paid day off each year to support their favourite local charity.
The Perks
HomeEquity Bank offers a competitive total rewards package that includes the following:

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer Matched Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Well-being initiatives including: a wellness account; virtual self-care programs and extended mental health benefits
• Employee corporate discount for GoodLife Fitness

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