Overview
Position Summary
As Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will play a critical role in sourcing, attracting, and hiring talent to support the growth and success of our organization. You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end recruitment process for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions, collaborating closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and deliver strategic talent solutions. In this role you will function as a consultant, project manager as well as a positive influence/representative for both the candidate and hiring manager experience. Our hiring process differs from traditional approaches (see our Careers Site for more information).
This role may be for you if you:
- Are a leader in talent acquisition, find intrinsic satisfaction in sourcing the ‘unicorns’ for our teams, delving into the depths of candidate pools and actively seeking out new talent pipelines.
- Excel at multi-tasking, shifting effortlessly between facilitating the steps of a hiring process, to calling referrals, to navigating technology and customizing reports in Excel.
- Fundamentally believe in delivering a positive candidate experience, ensuring you get back to everyone – even if it means giving the same response to multiple people the same day, you do so with empathy and consideration.
- Are detail-oriented in your approach to all tasks, whether mundane or essential.
- Have a sense of urgency and the ability to move quickly.
Responsibilities
Full Cycle Recruitment:
- Lead the full cycle recruitment process, from job requisition to offer acceptance, for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions across all departments.
- Partner closely with hiring managers and our People Operations Business Partner team to develop job descriptions, define candidate profiles, and create effective recruitment strategies.
- Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals, to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
- Screen resumes, conduct phone and in-person interviews, and assess candidates’ qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
- Deliver formal and informal coaching to all levels of the organization, from senior members of the Leadership Team to first time Hiring Managers.
Talent Acquisition Strategy:
- Develop and implement innovative and strategic talent acquisition initiatives to attract top talent and enhance the candidate experience.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in recruitment and talent acquisition to continuously improve processes and outcomes.
- Analyze recruitment metrics and data to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and identify areas for optimization.
Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, department leads, and key stakeholders to understand their staffing needs and priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance and support throughout the recruitment process, including candidate evaluation, selection, and onboarding.
Employer Branding and Candidate Experience:
- Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to enhance our organization’s reputation as an employer of choice.
- Ensure a positive and seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding, to promote our employer brand and enhance candidate engagement.
- Leads diversity, equity and inclusion goals related to hiring and provides support on these initiatives in other areas as needed.
- Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Prior experience in filling niche roles, including executive searches is preferred.
- Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methods.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external candidates.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools/software.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence, enabling the quick establishment of credibility and the development of strong partnerships with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to the company.
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and planning skills.
- Strong influencing, consultative, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position.
Blue Jays has a strong commitment to diversity, accessibility and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in shaping the future of our club. Together, we will build a team that reflects the richness of the game and the communities that we represent.
Throughout the recruitment process, we are dedicated to working with candidates who have accessibility needs to ensure they have the necessary support to perform at their best. Questions regarding accessibility throughout the recruitment process can be directed to tbj.careers@bluejays.com.