Talent Acquisition Specialist (contract until March 2027)

Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canadas leading business law firms. Advising many of Canadas corporate leaders as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada our more than 1000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto Montréal Ottawa Vancouver Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers students management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Reporting to the Manager Talent Acquisition this position is responsible for business professional full-cycle recruitment. This role will also conduct exit interviews assist with onboarding and participate in various Human Resources initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong recruitment background with proven experience specialized searches.

Major Responsibilities:

Actively attract and qualify permanent contract and future pipeline candidates

Foster relationships and develop networks of high caliber professionals

Develop strategic sourcing strategies which align with the business hiring plans

Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future requirements

Act as a brand ambassador building and communicating the firms employee value proposition

Leverage internal talent sources to drive mobility employee referrals and alumni engagement

Identify researching and implementing pre-hire assessment tools

Continually review and improve processes

Develop and coordinate job descriptions in conjunction with the compensation department

Act as a Subject Matter Expert and key consultant to hiring managers and candidates by guiding them through each phase of the recruitment process and pivoting as needed

Screen candidate applications and provide hiring recommendations

Manage relationships with educational institutions

Coordinate and manage in-person and MS Teams interviews with candidates

Draft offer letters present opportunities to candidates and complete onboarding requirements

Provide salary recommendations to compensation department for approval

Conduct and record exit interviews for Toronto staff and notify leadership of trends

Manage the transfer and promotion process including drafting letters ensuring necessary paperwork is complete and supporting the hiring manager

Provide support to the HR Coordinator for employee onboarding orientation Student programs and other events

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires a post secondary education in a related business/HR discipline accompanied with at least two years of related recruitment experience. An equivalent combination of education training and experience is acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

2 years of full-cycle recruitment experience

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of talent acquisition and HR principles

Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships including confidential and tactful manner

Experience maintaining and administering an Applicant Tracking System

Excellent time management and prioritization with an ownership mindset

Knowledge of all relevant employment legislation including the Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act

Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills; warm inviting and engaging

Strong relationship-building and networking skills

Strong verbal and written communication and active listening skills

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds identities and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks including a criminal record check credit check and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canadas leading law firms please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

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