Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position SnapshotBusiness area: Nespresso CanadaLocation: Montreal, QC located at 300 Léo-Pariseau, suite 2300 Montréal, QC Canada H2X 4B3; HybridGrade: 14A Little Bit About UsNestlé Nespresso SA is a pioneer and is widely regarded as one of the top references in the field of high-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than 168,550 farmers in 18 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program to embed sustainability practices on farms and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the NGO Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their communities.In 2022, Nespresso achieved B Corp™ certification – joining an international movement of over 9,700 purpose-led businesses that meet B Corp’s high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 96 markets and has over 14'000 employees. In 2024, it operated a global retail network of 818 boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com.What to Expect: We are looking for a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist based at our Montreal location reporting into the B2C HR Manager. The primary responsibilities for this incumbent is to partner with our Retail team, to manage the recruitment process, provide subject matter expertise and insight, and enable hiring managers to select the best quality candidates.A day in the life:Understand the needs of the business and successfully execute the talent acquisition strategy for our boutique network across Canada. Deliver high quality talent into the business by successful management of the recruitment process in alignment with our Talent Selection methodology and by ensuring effective screening and interview process and coaching line manager with selection decision.Become a trusted advisor to hiring managers and Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) by providing subject matter expertise to inform activity, developing creative solutions to hiring issues and constructively challenging selection decisions. Take responsibility for ensuring hiring managers are compliant throughout the recruitment process for both internal and external candidates. Responsible for administrative duties related to recruitment effortCandidate relationship management. Develop engagement and rapport with candidates, placing a higher degree of focus on those identified as highly suitable for current and future positions. Transfers insight about newly hired candidate, generated from assessment during recruitment process, to ensure effective on-boarding and creation of early development plans.Demonstrate and advocate the use of relevant technology throughout the recruiting process. Optimize the use of our Applicant Tracking System to manage the recruiting process. Understand and advocate the use of job boards as a vehicle for the attraction and sourcing of active and passive candidates.Support driving process improvements to current practices.Coordinate with line managers to ensure proper onboarding activated for respective new hiresContribute to team projects/initiatives as assigned.Role RequirementsBilingualism in English and French is required for this position. The role involves frequent and complex collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market and/or internationally. These interactions necessitate a high level of proficiency in English to effectively perform the tasks associated with the job. 3+ years high volume function recruiting experience required.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with automated Applicant Tracking Systems. A university degree or college diploma in business or related field. Professional Human Resource Designation considered an asset.Preferred SkillsExperience working in an HR system (e.g., SuccessFactors) Knowledge of recruitment tools (Indeed, LinkedIn) Experience in retail industry Experience with competency-based interviewing Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong customer service orientation and sensitivity to confidential information Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Sound judgment and ability to develop practical HR solutions Detail-oriented with strong process and metric focusBenefitsComprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment Company matched pension plan Three weeks of Vacation and six personal days (Personal Paid Holidays) Flexible and hybrid work arrangements Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Bonus eligibility Free Nespresso Coffee Machines and $100 monthly coffee credit Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships What You Need To KnowWe will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.#Nespresso#Salaried