General Overview

Functional Area: Human Resources (HRM)
Career Stream: Talent Acquisition (HRM_TA)
Role: Specialist
Job Title: Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Job Code: SPE-HRM-TA
Job Level: Level 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Performs end-to-end recruitment services for internal stakeholders. Recruits for open requisitions as assigned by direct manager. Collaborates with hiring manager and HRBP to attract and identify top talent to Celestica. Reviews applications, sources new candidates, screens candidates and negotiates offers.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Collaborates with senior leadership to develop proactive workforce plans, aligning Celestica's talent acquisition strategy with its long-term growth objectives and anticipating future skill requirements.
Designs and implements recruitment strategies to attract and secure top-tier talent across all levels and functions, ensuring a competitive advantage in the talent market.
Employs advanced behavioral-based interviewing and assessment methodologies to identify candidates who demonstrate not only technical proficiency but also a strong alignment with Celestica's values and culture.
Develops and facilitates training programs to equip hiring managers with the skills and knowledge to make informed, data-driven hiring decisions that promote employee retention and success.
Cultivates and leverages strategic partnerships with universities, top-tier recruitment agencies, and key community organizations to build robust talent pipelines and strengthen Celestica's employer brand in the marketplace.
Continuously monitors key recruiting metrics and leverages data analytics to identify trends, areas for improvement, and proactively implement strategies to streamline processes, elevate the candidate experience, and drive overall recruiting effectiveness.
Partners closely with hiring managers to conduct needs assessments, providing guidance on talent acquisition best practices and developing targeted recruitment plans to meet specific business needs.
Continuous improvement proposals and process innovation mindset

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Sound knowledge of government legislation impacting the practice of human resources management.
Sound knowledge of the company HR policies and practices, particularly the global and regional staffing policies.
Ability to consult with a wide variety of internal customers and provide an end-to-end resourcing service.
Ability to develop appropriate staffing strategies for a variety of needs including recruitment projects for a whole unit or division, as well as assisting individual managers with open positions up to and including Manager levels.
Ability to conduct thorough behavioral interviews up to and including Manager levels.
Ability to project manage and time manage effectively to ensure timely closure of open positions.
Ability to manage sensitive employee information in a confidential manner.
Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Visio and Applicant Tracking software.
Intermediate level of proficiency in most of the Personal Attributes and Interpersonal Competencies, as well as intermediate proficiency in two Business Competencies, Project Management and Organizational Awareness (refer to the Celestica Competency Framework)

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

4-7 years of recruiting or relative experience required.

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational requirements may vary by geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

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