Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Job summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full recruitment cycle for various positions, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding candidates. They also advise hiring managers on recruitment strategies and ensure compliance with collective agreements and labor laws.

Job details

Velan is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of industrial valves. Founded in Montreal, the company is recognized for the quality of its products, technical expertise, and a people-oriented, collaborative corporate culture. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the full recruitment cycle for specialized, technical, unionized, and non-unionized positions across Velan. In partnership with hiring managers, this individual plays a key role in attracting, selecting, and onboarding top talent to support the company’s operational and strategic objectives. WHAT WE OFFER In addition to a challenging and rewarding role with diverse responsibilities and valuable learning opportunities, joining Velan means becoming part of a passionate team and enjoying exceptional working conditions: * Competitive salary and bonus program * Comprehensive benefits package * 24/7 telemedicine service * Employer contribution of 5% to the retirement savings plan * Competitive vacation policy * Paid holiday shutdown during the festive season * Reimbursement of professional association membership fees * Tuition reimbursement program * Annual gym membership reimbursement and other wellness initiatives * Free on-site parking * Company-sponsored events (health, family, sports, etc.) * Accelerated career growth and professional development opportunities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage the entire recruitment process, from job requisition approval to hiring. * Draft and post job advertisements on various recruitment platforms. * Source candidates, conduct resume screening, and lead interviews. * Advise managers on recruitment strategies and labor market trends. * Coordinate pre-employment checks and prepare employment offers. * Ensure compliance with collective agreements when recruiting unionized employees. * Develop and maintain partnerships with educational institutions, employment agencies, and other recruitment sources. * Participate in job fairs and employer branding activities to promote Velan. * Support the onboarding of new employees and ensure a positive candidate experience. * Produce recruitment performance metrics and recommend process improvements. REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field. * Minimum of five (5) years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in a manufacturing environment. * Experience recruiting both unionized and non-unionized employees. * Experience recruiting skilled trades, production personnel, professionals, and management-level employees. * Knowledge of collective agreements and applicable labor laws. * Proficiency with recruitment tools, job posting platforms, and the Microsoft Office Suite. * Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written. * Excellent communication and influencing skills. * Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities effectively. * Customer service and results-oriented approach. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Demonstrated autonomy, initiative, and discretion. * Ability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment with a high volume of recruitment activity. * Ability to build trusted relationships with managers, candidates, and external partners. SPECIAL CONDITIONS * Occasional availability to participate in job fairs and recruitment activities outside regular working hours. * Occasional travel between Velan sites, including the Montreal and Granby facilities, as required. If you see yourself in this profile and are excited by this opportunity, we would be delighted to learn more about you!

What you’ll do

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full recruitment cycle for various positions, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding candidates. They also advise hiring managers on recruitment strategies and ensure compliance with collective agreements and labor laws.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least five years of experience in talent acquisition, ideally within a manufacturing setting. Proficiency in both French and English is required, along with experience managing unionized and non-unionized recruitment processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 24/7 telemedicine service
• Retirement savings plan
• Competitive vacation policy
• Paid holiday shutdown
• Professional association membership reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Annual gym membership reimbursement
• Free on-site parking
• Company-sponsored events

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Interviewing · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Talent acquisition
• Recruitment
• Interviewing
• Sourcing
• Labor laws
• Collective agreements
• Communication
• Influencing
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Customer service
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingualism
• Onboarding
• Employer branding
• Business Metrics
• Influencing Skills
• Recruitment Tools
• People Oriented
• Strategic Objectives
• Building Trust
• Organizational Skills
• Employer Branding
• Labor Market Trends
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Talent Sourcing
• Recruitment Strategies
• Business Administration
• Management
• Customer Service
• Industrial Relations
• Labor Law
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Performance Metric
• Valves (Piping)
• Resume Screening
• Telehealth
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Recruiter (General)
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists