Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Lead, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for the full cycle recruitment of various positions across Halifax Water. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will work in conjunction with the People and Culture team members to provide expertise and hands-on support in a broad range of human resources functions including recruitment and retention, talent management, and workforce planning. You will be responsible for, building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders, and communicating and delivering various recruitment and retention programs and initiatives to the business. The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a significant role in the development and implementation of strategic talent management plans to ensure staffing needs are being met. Conduct full cycle recruitment of union and non-union positions by: Provide a positive employee experience by assisting new hires with the onboarding process including new hire paperwork, online training, and orientations. Participate in workforce planning meetings with the business and external groups. Conduct verification of required certifications and licenses Participate in the development and updating of policies with respect to talent management needs. Devise and implement sourcing strategies, such as an employer branding initiative, to build pipelines for potential applicants. Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events and build relationships with post-secondary institutions to build a strong candidate pipeline. Responsible for the effective delivery of all recruitment tools including performance and behavioural testing and ensuring consistency in utilization. Ensure all legislative (federal and provincial) requirements are met and keep up-to-date on all legislative issues as related to all recruitment and selection functions. Maintains current knowledge of trends/developments through networking with government agencies, regulatory bodies, consultants, and other sources. Reports to: Talent Acquisition Lead Supervises: HR Students and/or Interns A university degree in a related field (other suitable equivalent combinations of directly related formal education and experience may be considered). 3-5 years of broad related HR generalist experience with experience in talent acquisition/recruiting. Previous experience in a unionized environment would be an asset. Must have or be willing to obtain the CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) designation and the RPR (Registered Professional Recruiter) designation. Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training: Additional safety training as identified based on legislative and operational requirements Above average knowledge of Collective Agreements, Acts and other legislation affecting all areas of human resources. Demonstrated knowledge in HR Generalist areas such as, recruitment and selection, labour relations, disability management, and workforce planning. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Halifax Water HR Department P.Satisfactory pre-employment testing Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer. Halifax Water's goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities andIndigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter. Original job Talent Acquisition Specialist posted on GrabJobs .