Recruiting Manager

Brandt is currently seeking a Recruiting Manager in our Regina, SK location.  This position is responsible for the development and management of the execution of domestic and international recruitment plans, proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates, overseeing the applicant invitation, screening, and selection process, monitor and reporting on employee recruitment activity, and managing the day-to-day work and performance of the recruiting department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruiting Plans

• Work with hiring managers and senior management to identify recruitment needs.
• Develop recruitment strategies and tactics (e.g. advertising, job fairs, social media, college recruiting initiatives, etc.) to meet identified needs.
• Work with marketing to create campaigns and media consistent with corporate brand.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidates.
• Develop and manage budgets to support annual recruitment plans.
• Ensure international recruitment plans meet any legislated requirements.
• Meet company expectations for quality of applicants.

 Applicant Pipeline

• Implement recruiting plans to continuously develop a pool of qualified candidates.
• Implement and oversee the use of applicant software (e.g. Silk Road). 
• As appropriate, engage and manage 3rd party domestic and international recruitment agents.
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees.
• Ensure hiring managers are involved in crafting appropriate job postings and ads (as required).
• Ensure locations are supported in organizing/participating in job fairs.
• Ensure Recruitment Needs List is updated and distributed as required.
• Create and maintain contacts within industry and education.

 Applicant Process

• Lead the creation and implementation of interviewing plans/tools for positions.
• Ensure applicants are being properly screened (e.g. that HR Administrators review resumes and route them to hiring managers) and in a timely manner.
• Ensure process for hiring, transfer or promotion is being followed (i.e. policies for routing through management and senior executive for review and approval are followed).

 Monitoring and Reporting

• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
• Monitor position fill rates and cost to recruit.
• Monitor monthly recruitment costs (from AP) against budget.
• Monitor accuracy of data and reporting.
• Refine recruitment metrics and monitor and report on effectiveness and efficiency of recruitment strategies and tactics.

Management

• On a day-to-day basis, organize and plan the flow of work of the HR Administrators to meet recruitment needs and staffing levels.
• Recruit, hire and train recruitment personnel as required to support business goals.
• As required prepare 3rd party recruitment service agreements and ensure delivery is planned and completed on time and within quoted costs.
• Monitor and trouble shoot operational problems.
• Follow company policies, procedures and practices for employment and employee relations (hiring, pay, lay off, discipline, etc.) as well as labor standards.
• Ensure that work is performed safely, and that occupational health and safety standards are met.
• Review employee performance against goals on an ongoing basis and document individual employee performance annually.
• Manage recruitment budgets and finances to ensure expenses are accurately and completely recorded (i.e. expense reports, purchase orders, etc.).

 Collaboration

• Collaborate with human resources and payroll on new hire, employment changes and terminations process, coordinating internal transfers and promotions, and on succession planning.
• Support the work of the human resources department by performing other duties as required.
• Perform any additional work requested/required to meet the needs of the company.

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Required Skills

• Knowledge and analytical skills to develop effective recruitment strategies and tactics
• Strong customer service orientation and sound judgment
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and achieve objectives and goals
• Effective communication skills with applicants, management, employees, and others at all levels
• Proficiency in computer desktop and web-based productivity applications (e.g., MS Office suite)
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn, apply new knowledge and skills, and share knowledge with others
• Strong commitment to occupational health and safety

Required Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in employee recruitment and managing the recruitment function
• Capability to travel domestically and internationally as required