Talent Acquisition Specialist - Full Time

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, attracting and recruiting healthcare professionals and physicians across various disciplines for both Huron Health System sites; Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) and South Huron Hospital (SHH). The Talent Acquisition Specialist works closely with Human Resources and hiring leaders to determine requirements, source candidates, lead the full cycle recruitment process and ensure a positive candidate experience. Key responsibilities also include promoting the hospital as an employer of choice and contributing to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree with specialization in Human Resources

Certificate in Human Resources Management and CHRL designation is preferred

Expert use of external recruitment resources including LinkedIn, Indeed, and social media platforms

Required Skills:

3-5 years’ experience in recruiting, with a focus on healthcare or physician recruitment preferred

Familiarity with physician licensing requirements and medical specialties is required

Proven track record in developing and executing creative recruitment strategies to attract and retain top healthcare professionals

Experience working with collective agreement language, employee relations issues and understanding of HR legislation

Knowledge of and experience with recruiting practices, candidate process management, behaviour interviewing skills and assessment techniques

Knowledge of recruitment software and applicant tracking systems

Exceptional communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence and engage candidates effectively

Strong negotiation skills and understanding of physician compensation packages

Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance standards

Abilities:

GENERAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with human resources and senior leadership to shape and execute the Hospital recruitment strategy ensuring alignment with organizational growth and care delivery goals

Develop creative sourcing approaches to attract highly qualified candidates to the organization

Collaborate with senior leadership to determine hiring needs and streamline the recruitment process

Partner with Physicians to develop opportunity profiles and develop recruitment strategies

Identify and source targeted physicians using a variety of creative and effective recruitment methods including online promotion, networking, conference attendance, referral programs, telephone interviews, and website mining

Design recruiting initiatives at area residency programs; develop and maintain relationships with medical institutions and develop strategies to enhance the recruitment pipeline

Conduct telephone screens with candidates to determine quality and fit for the organization

Oversee the locum hiring and positing on the HFO Job boards and other sourcing sites

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize, schedule, coordinate, and make decisions relating to the assigned tasks

Direct and coordinate candidate itineraries, organize candidate site visits including tours of facilities and the community at large and scheduling key meetings