Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist (12-month contract)

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada Inc

Location: Greater Montreal Area, Remote

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.  We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees. 

 What to Expect:

You will support our bilingual recruitment, together with the relevant HRBP to manage the recruitment process, provide subject matter expertise and talent insight, enabling the hiring managers to select the best quality candidates at all levels. You will be responsible for executing and managing the end-to-end recruitment, utilizing the global Talent Acquisition processes, systems and tools to hire top quality diverse talent into the business This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

• 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 
• Responsible for ensuring hiring managers are compliant throughout the recruitment process for both internal and external candidates
• Review and select appropriate candidates to be evaluated by hiring managers, ensuring objectivity of the process and compliance with local regulations and best practices
•  Support hiring managers in the evaluation and assessment of candidates to determine suitability for a given position
• Develop engagement and rapport with candidates, placing a high degree of focus on those identified as highly suitable for current and future positions
• Responsible for administrative duties related to recruitment efforts including offer letters and onboarding  
• Establish strong collaborative relationships across Nestlé to ensure sharing of talent and other best-in-class general HR and recruitment practice
• Support in driving key employer branding initiatives and projects, including the Youth initiative and the University outreach and graduate development program initiatives

Role Requirements

• Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement, as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market and/or worldwide.
• 2+ years of related HR experience with a focus on recruitment and demonstrated ability to effectively support a large volume of varied recruitment assignments
• Experience with automated Applicant Tracking Systems
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong customer service orientation along with a very high degree of attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a positive, professional style

Benefits

• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company 
• 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 

Compensation Range: $72,000-94,000/yr

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. 

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.