Company Description
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.
Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.
We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.
It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.
Job Description
Reporting into the Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and will play a critical role in maintaining a pipeline of qualified candidates for the business units they support.
What you're responsible for:
- Understand Job Requirements: Work closely with hiring managers to understand the specific needs and requirements for each role.
- Business Acumen: Begin to understand how this role or department fits into the greater scope of the company and the goals.
- Provide Recruitment Expertise: Offer guidance and advice to hiring managers on recruitment strategies, interview techniques, and candidate evaluation.
- Work with HR and Management: Collaborate with HR teams and management to align recruitment efforts with overall business goals.
- Facilitate the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
- Manage Applicant Tracking System (ATS): Maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities in the ATS, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Adopt Best Practices: Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition and integrate them into the recruitment process.
- Talent Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for current and future job openings.
- Proactive Sourcing: Identify and engage with passive candidates who may not be actively seeking a new role but fit the job requirements.
- Execute Sourcing Strategies: Execute sourcing strategies to attract highly qualified candidates for senior-level and specialized roles.
- Market Research: Conduct ongoing research to stay informed about industry trends, talent availability, and the competitive landscape, adjusting sourcing strategies as needed.
- Resume Review: Screen resumes and applications to identify candidates who meet the job requirements.
- Conduct Interviews: Conduct initial phone and in-person interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Provide Candidate Recommendations: Present qualified candidates to hiring managers, providing insights and recommendations based on interviews and assessments.
- Ensure a Positive Experience: Maintain clear, timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and professional experience.
- Promote Company Culture: Actively promote the company’s culture, values, and employer brand to attract top talent.
- Represent the Company: Attend job fairs, networking events, and other recruitment-related activities to represent the company and build relationships with potential candidates.
Qualifications
Required skills:
- Previous experience managing full cycle recruiting, sales, customer service
- Knowledge and proven track record tapping traditional and non-traditional candidate natural habitats both online and in person
- Knowledge in soliciting and utilizing employee referrals
- Proficient at time management and organizing large quantities of information
- A strong sense of urgency flexibility and adaptability
- Persuasive and effective written and spoken communication skills
- Fluent in French and English
Additional Information
What we offer!
- A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
- Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
- Vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
- The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
- A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!
