The position of Talent Acquisition Specialist is accountable to the Human Resources Manager to develop and execute a talent strategy within North America. This includes a wide range of talent acquisition activities such as sourcing key talent, creating candidate pipelines, networking to build strong relationships within the pharmaceutical industry, being a brand ambassador and playing a key role in our social media presence.

• Develop and execute talent and branding strategies, including market intelligence, designed to support the company’s short and long-term strategic goals.
• Proactively partner with management, HR Business Partners, and Finance to understand workforce planning outcomes, budgets and forecasts.
• Responsible for the full cycle recruitment process for technical professional roles across North America.
• Lead best practice improvements to our recruitment processes in order to attract and retain top talent.
• Create and maintain a social media presence as it relates to talent acquisition.
• Create and execute sourcing methodologies to effectively develop a candidate pipeline.
• Proactively participate in community activities to promote the organization’s brand through job fairs, networking opportunities, associations, etc.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate and customer (internal stakeholder) experience by providing transparency and progress updates on a regular cadence.
• Ensure all recruitment metrics are updated monthly. Provide input on new metrics.
• Partner with system specialists to ensure the optimal set-up and use of the HRIS recruitment module.
• Act as a brand ambassador with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Complies with GMP guidelines.
• Observe and support all safety guidelines and regulations.
• Responsible for completing all other duties as assigned and in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Work harmoniously with all fellow employees, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate in the context of the business environment.

Contract - 18 months

Education

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources.
• CHRL designation or actively pursuing. 

Experience

• Minimum of 5 year’s experience providing full cycle recruitment support to highly skilled roles and various levels across North America.
• Pharmaceutical network/experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience and success recruiting, full time, co-op and contract roles.
• Ability to be creative with talent acquisition and sourcing candidates.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• High levels of integrity, diplomacy, and tact, with an ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi task and work within established deadlines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, with the ability build relationships inside and outside of the organization.
• Proven ability to work fast-paced environment and work autonomously.
• Strong computer skills (MS office, ATS/HRIS systems and social media platforms).

What we offer

• Excellent compensation/benefits package.
• Bonus and reward programs
• Discounted gym memberships
• Programs supporting work life balance
• Employee recognition program
• Professional and personal development programs
• Social events and spirit days

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

Recruitment Fraud – please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site.  In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com)  to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e-mail provider.