Talent Acquisition Specialist

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


Experience

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


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 Read more