Talent Acquisition Specialist (Interim)
Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
We are currently seeking an Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People Relations Department. (12-month temporary position)
Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Services, the Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist leads and supports full-cycle recruitment during a one-year temporary assignment. This role partners with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, and search committees to identify hiring needs, develop recruitment strategies, and manage recruitment processes from intake through offer.
The Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the recruitment of professional and specialized roles within a complex, unionized post-secondary environment, with an emphasis on consultative, non-routine recruitment rather than repetitive high-volume hiring.
In addition to recruitment activities, the role contributes to the administrative and operational functions of the Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Services team, including job postings, applicant tracking system (ATS) inquiries and maintenance, external advertising coordination, shared inbox management, and other recruitment-related administrative processes.
The role also provides guidance to hiring managers on faculty and staff hiring processes in accordance with applicable collective agreements and may support talent acquisition projects and initiatives.
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Competencies
Salary Information
The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum. This represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.
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Application Process
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document via KPU's Career Centre.
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Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Services, the Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist leads and supports full-cycle recruitment during a one-year temporary assignment. This role partners with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, and search committees to identify hiring needs, develop recruitment strategies, and manage recruitment processes from intake through offer.
The Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the recruitment of professional and specialized roles within a complex, unionized post-secondary environment, with an emphasis on consultative, non-routine recruitment rather than repetitive high-volume hiring.
In addition to recruitment activities, the role contributes to the administrative and operational functions of the Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Services team, including job postings, applicant tracking system (ATS) inquiries and maintenance, external advertising coordination, shared inbox management, and other recruitment-related administrative processes.
The role also provides guidance to hiring managers on faculty and staff hiring processes in accordance with applicable collective agreements and may support talent acquisition projects and initiatives.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field of study.
- A minimum of three years' related experience, preferably within a unionized environment.
- Experience recruiting within Public Sector, Post-Secondary, complex multi-union sector is an asset.
- Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs, (MS Word, Excel, Access) as well as experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and video recruiting
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated full cycle recruitment experience working in a high-volume environment.
- Demonstrated people first approach with exceptional customer service skills.
- Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of supporting recruitment practices which encompass equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization principles
- Extensive experience using ATS Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, recruitment search methods, and social media.
- Solid ability to effectively manage time and prioritize between several different searches at various stages simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to interact clearly and confidently with internal and external key parties and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with people at all levels of the organization.
- Experience handling HR processes and issues related to recruiting and onboarding.
- Proven organization and time management skills, a high attention to detail as well as strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and to deal with change, delays or unexpected events, keeping constant sight of the overall objectives.
- Experience presenting information in a concise, clear and meaningful manner to individuals and small groups.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and overcome obstacles.
- Proven ability to recognize and maintain highest levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain poise and professionalism in all types of situations.
- Intercampus travel is required, possession of a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is preferred.
Competencies
- People First: KPU employees involve, appreciate, value and respect the KPU community
members they serve (i.e., students, employees, external stakeholders, etc.) creating a
culture of high engagement and performance. - Accountability: KPU employees demonstrate fiscal accountability and take ownership for
their actions, decisions and results. - Continuous Improvement: KPU employees take a creative approach to opportunities,
exploring unique ways to create optimal value for the KPU community. - Collaboration: KPU employees work in functional and cross-functional teams, coming
together to solve complex issues and accomplish objectives that will benefit the KPU
community
Salary Information
The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum. This represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.
Want to know more?
Click here to view the full job description
Application Process
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document via KPU's Career Centre.
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Application closing date is 2026-04-13
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