Talent Acquisition Specialist

DHL Express • Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 20h ago

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

DHL Express is committed tomaintainingan environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great placeto work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives. 

Start YOUR career with DHL today…

DHL Express currently has an opening for aTalent Acquisition Specialist in our National Officeat ourBrampton, ON facility. This role requires someone who excels in afast-moving,growing environment and someone who lives and breathes our company values beyond recruitment expertise.

How will you contribute to the success of DHL?

Build and deliver excellence in each stage of the talent acquisition process including sourcing, employer brand, candidate engagement and experience, screening, selection and hiring.
Work closely with hiring managers to ensure a thorough understanding of the position requirements and expectations.
Provide consistent follow up with internal management and candidates to ensure timeliness of the recruitment process.
Take initiative with stakeholders to develop new recruitment strategies.
Proactively seek out passive candidates through creative sourcing techniques.
Focus on recruiting for supervisory, specialist, analyst and advisor roles while also assisting with other recruitment needs to support the overall team objectives and ensure a balanced workload.
Stay abreast of relevant external employment market trends and proactively propose new strategies.
Participate in networking events, attend job fairs and off-site recruitment programs to obtain a strong pool of candidates and to effectively meet hiring needs.
Screening and Evaluation:
Review resumes and applications to assess qualifications and match with job requirements.
Conduct phone screens or initial interviews to evaluate candidates’ skills, experience and cultural fit.
Create screening/interview questions based on the job description and the ideal candidate for the position.
Administer pre-employment assessments and tests, if applicable.
Interview Coordination:
Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and team members.
Provide candidates with information about the company and the interview process.
Collect feedback from interviewers and communicate updates to candidates.
Candidate Assessment
Assess candidates’ qualifications, skills and cultural fit with the organization.
Collaborate with hiring managers to make informed decisions on candidate selection.
Conduct reference checks and background checks as required.
Offer Management:
Prepare and extend job offers to successful candidates.
Gather salary and benefits packages in alignment with company guidelines.
Ensure a smooth onboarding process for accepted candidates.
Data Management and Reporting:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
Generate reports on recruitment metrics and provide insights to improve the recruitment process.
Compliance and Documentation:
Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations.
Maintain records of recruitment activities, including job descriptions, offer letters, and related documents.
Ensure compliance with company security and safety standards by conducting required background checks based on the position, including but not limited to criminal background checks, denied party vetting, and address/employment verification.
Champion the development of automating processes and systems to eliminate or reduce manual processes and tasks.
Identify and implement process improvements in the recruitment workflow to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
Provide guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance.
Responsible for creating, updating, and presenting workshops designed for internal employees to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Manage the DHL in a Box process by overseeing inventory levels and reporting to the managerwhen new stock needs to be ordered. Schedule time for the team to assemble the boxes and ensure that each new hire receives a DHL in a Box.
Represent DHL with professionalism, integrity, and authenticity, as per our corporate values.

Do youhavewhat it takes?

Post-secondary education in HR and a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a related field.
Personable, able to comfortably deal with all job levels
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, multitask requests, and adapt quickly to process and procedures
Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills
Project management and negotiation skills, an asset
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience working with an ATS
Self-motivated, agile and able to work autonomously and collaboratively
Great at building connections inside and outside the company

Thank you for your application. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applicantsare required topass interviews, a criminal check for all countries lived in for the past 5yearsand other backgroundcheckin order toqualify for the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe we will gain through the recruitment and development of staff whorepresentthe broad diversity of the Canadian workforce.