Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Graymont

United States - WI - West Bend

The Company

Having just celebrated our 75th anniversary in 2023, Graymont is a global leader in the lime and limestone industry, supplying calcium-based products and solutions that address today's pressing environmental issues while supporting vital industrial process and agricultural applications. Uses for our products include the purification of air and water, and the production of items essentials to a modern economy such as steel, paper and glass while being an essential input into various process such as construction and soil stabilization, to name a few.

Graymont serves markets throughout North America and Asia Pacific, with operations in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and the Philippines and is also a strategic partner to Latin America's largest lime and limestone producer, Calidra. We are a family-owned and professionally operated company with a long history of supporting the communities in which we serve, which are also the homes for many of our nearly 1800 global employees.

Graymont's strategy is anchored in its strong commitment to its core values of integrity, respect, teamwork, innovation, excellence, accountability, and long-term perspective. Central to our philosophy is a long-term approach to our business, built on a solid commitment to sustainable growth and focus on decarbonization, all of which is embodied in our mission statement: Contributing to a decarbonized world by providing essential lime and limestone solutions.

As we expand into new markets and launch new products and applications, we are looking for a highly skilled Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our North America HR team. For a motivated and creative candidate looking to develop a talent acquisition strategy, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth and to help develop a strong recruiting function in North America while collaborating with our Asia Pacific geography to build a world-class global talent acquisition platform.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Human Resources Operations Manager, North America, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization. You will help us develop and execute a comprehensive, world-class recruiting strategy, sourcing top-tier talent, and building a robust and diverse pipeline to meet both current and future needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Recruitment: Develop and implement an effective talent acquisition strategy to attract highly skilled professionals, particularly those with expertise in new technologies and innovations.
• Sourcing & Screening: Identify, source, and engage potential candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, networking events, and professional associations. Conduct initial screenings and assessments to shortlist top candidates.
• Candidate Experience: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding. Provide timely communication and feedback to all candidates.
• Pipeline Development: Proactively build and maintain a diverse talent pipeline for critical and specialized roles to ensure readiness for future hiring needs.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize recruitment metrics and analytics to drive decisions and continuously improve the hiring process. Provide regular reports and insights to the HR leadership team.
• Employer Branding: Participate in and support employer branding initiatives to enhance our reputation as an employer of choice. Attend industry events and career fairs to promote our brand.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand their staffing needs and ensure alignment with the overall recruitment strategy.
  • Assist in creating compelling job descriptions that attract the right talent.
  • Work closely and collaboratively with the HR business partners in North America to drive timely hiring decision and to understand the short and long-term talent needs of the company.
  • Liaise with Asia Pacific colleagues to build a scalable talent strategy to support our geographic growth initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a track record of success in sourcing and hiring for specialized and technical roles. Experience in a senior or specialist role is preferred.
• Skills: Strong understanding of recruitment metrics and analytics, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software. Experience identifying and implementing a new ATS is an asset.
• Attributes: High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently as well as part of diverse and distributed team across North America and in Asia Pacific.
• Preferred: Experience with employer branding and recruitment marketing, and knowledge of social media best practices.
• Temperament: Learning focus, motivated by new challenges and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Bilingual: French and English is required.

Why Join Us:

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a company that is passionate and committed to a decarbonized and sustainable future.
• Growth Opportunities: Play a pivotal role in our expansion and grow your career alongside our success.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization that is making a real difference in the world.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and dynamic team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
• Flexibility: Work in supportive hybrid work environment that provides workplace flexibility for all employees to meet their personal and professional goals.

If you are a experienced talent acquisition professional motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a fun and supportive North America HR team dedicated to driving the growth of the company through innovative and supportive human resources solutions, we want to hear from you!

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