Talent Management Specialist - Jobs in Kamloops

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DUTIESAbout the Peopleamp; Culture DepartmentThe Peopleamp; Culture Department provides strategic human resources services and support for the entire campus. We are a fun, supportive and collegial team, with sixteen full-time members. The Department offers support and advice to staff and faculty, while contributing to, and leading a variety of organizational and strategic initiatives which include:Organizational DevelopmentHealth, Wellbeingamp; BenefitsStrategic RecruitmentLaboramp; Employee RelationsCompensationPeople Information Systemsamp; DataOrganizational CultureAbout Thompson Rivers UniversityWith over 25,000 on-campus and online students and more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in eight diverse faculties, TRU celebrates academic excellence and excels at providing exceptional experiential learning opportunities. TRU delivers graduate and undergraduate programs in Business, Law, Nursing, Education, Computer Science and Arts and Science. Our students and faculty reflect the local, national, and global community. TRU provides a rich and engaging student-centered environment where students and faculty know each other by name. TRU strives to create inclusive and rewarding student experiences, both on and off campus.What TRU OffersTRU offers a competitive salary, benefits and a defined benefit pension plan, opportunities for professional development, relocation allowances, undergraduate tuition waiver program, and financial support for graduate level education in eligible departments. TRU #39;s classes and offices are located on a spectacular campus with panoramic views of the Thompson Rivers and surrounding mountains. Nestled between hiking trails of Kenna Cartwright Park and within walking distance of downtown, TRU offers a country in the city feeling that is unlike any other university.Welcome to the BC InteriorThompson Rivers University is located in Kamloops, British Columbia. Life in the sunny interior of British Columbia provides immediate access to some of the most incredible outdoor experiences Canada has to offer ranging from winter sports at Sun Peaks Resort, to some of Canada #39;s best mountain biking and hiking trails, walking distance from TRU. Located between the coastal and Rocky Mountains, Kamloops is within 30 minutes from hundreds of beautiful freshwater lakes, and only 3 hours from Vancouver. With a relatively mild winter and spectacularly warm and dry summers, Kamloops offers a high quality of life. A city with less than 100,000 residents, it is served by an airport, a hospital, a university, a WHL hockey team and yet still maintains a small-town feel where one never commutes longer than 10 minutes. It is a safe community to raise a family with reasonable housing prices.The Talent Management Specialist (TMS) is a strategic and consultative partner within the Peopleamp; Culture team. This role is responsible for strategic recruitment planning, reporting, people analytics, and systems improvement initiatives to support the hiring and retention needs at the Departmental and Organizational level. Developing innovative and effective strategies for the University, the TMS will provide strong and effective leadership, direction, and professional expertise across the University.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESBuild and maintain relationships with departments/divisions to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies that include workforce availability, talent sourcing, strategic advertisements and effective interview and selection criteria.Proactively identify labor market and hiring trends, retention issues, and integrate findings into recruitment strategies.Analyze workforce data and trends to support Peopleamp; Culture strategies and initiatives.Evaluate core people practices and systems, while supporting improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness and to support and sustain an equitable, diverse and inclusive University campus.Collaborate with Peopleamp; Culture to champion succession planning and workforce programs to initiate long-term retention strategies.Support orientation and onboarding processes by identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement.Collaborate with members of the Peopleamp; Culture team to support and develop organizational development initiatives to retain and advance current employees.Work with internal/external stakeholders to champion employer branding and recruitment strategies.Promote the University as an Employer of Choice through various channels; social media, web sites, job fairs, while pursuing recognition from formalized employer programs (BC #39;s Top Employers, etc.)REPORTS TODirector, HR Strategic PartnershipsQUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLSA Bachelor #39;s Degree in human resources or related field; Master #39;s Degree preferredProfessional designation would be an asset; CPHR, RPR, PMP, etc.5+ years of demonstrated experience in a related field (human resources, talent acquisition/recruitment), with an emphasis in leading recruitment initiatives at a departmental and organizational levelExperience working in a Post-Secondary environment is an assetExperience designing, implementing, and leading talent acquisition and development strategies with an equity, diversity and inclusion lensExperience managing large scale organizational-wide projects from start to finish including planning, gaining buy in, budgeting, designing, and implementingCourageous leadership skills with emphasis on systems thinking, communication and change managementExcellent verbal, written communication, organizational skills, with an attention to detailProven ability to take initiative and build strong cross-functional partnerships at all levels of the organizationAn entrepreneurial spirit with the persistence to implement good practices and create necessary buy inAbility to thrive in an environment with shifting prioritiesStrong coaching, influencing, facilitation, and presentation skillsPay BandAdmin Pay Band BHLocationKamloops, BC CA (Primary)# of Hires Needed1Organizational UnitThompson Rivers University - gt; People and CultureDiversity and Inclusion Commitment:Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/KmxWABsaze6NaTXpsX64DPI230073405