Recruitment Specialist – Hybrid

St. Thomas, Ontario

Contract, 24–40 Hours/Week

Immediate Start

We are hiring a Recruitment Specialist on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer in St. Thomas. This is a hybrid role requiring a regular on-site presence with some flexibility to work from home. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting high-volume recruitment for hourly, blue-collar roles in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for various hourly positions in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Source candidates through job boards, community outreach, referrals, and online platforms.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines using diverse sourcing strategies, including social media, networking, and direct outreach.
• Conduct pre-screens and coordinate/conduct in-person interviews to assess candidate suitability.
• Extend job offers and manage the onboarding process, including reference checks and documentation.
• Facilitate weekly in-person new hire orientations covering company policies and safety protocols.
• Represent the company at career fairs and local recruitment events as needed.
• Maintain accurate records for applicant tracking, recruitment metrics, and turnover data.
• Ensure recruitment practices are in line with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Provide an excellent candidate experience through timely communication and a transparent process.
• Support HR projects and team initiatives as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Post-secondary education in HR or a related field preferred.
• 1–2+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally in a high-volume, manufacturing, or blue-collar setting.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation (ESA, AODA, Human Rights Code).
• Proactive, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with technology, recruitment software, and MS Office tools.
• Skilled in creative sourcing techniques, including social networking and direct outreach.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.

Please connect with Jeff Roth at [email protected] to learn more or apply directly.