Talent Acquisition Specialist (1-year contract)

Make A Difference For Those Who Make The World™

The What

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist (1-year contract) you will be part of a dedicated team working hybrid based in Mississauga, Ontario and reporting to Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition. As a TA Specialist, you will bring a high level of energy and passion, loves to multi-task and will facilitate the full recruiting lifecycle. You will manage multiple vacancies and develop strong candidate networks of passively seeking candidates for current and future openings. You will understand our culture and recognize talented people that embody it.

The Why
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER.

At Stanley Black & Decker Canada we are proud to be awarded the following honours; Canada's Top Employers For Young People (2020-2022, 2024), Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2020- 2022) and Canada’s Best Diverse Employers (2020-2022).

What you will get to do

• Manage full life cycle recruitment related activities including; sourcing and screening internal and external candidates, conducting interviews and managing the offer process
• Partner with hiring managers across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance groups to understand hiring needs
• Sourcing and building candidate pipelines for assigned roles
• Consult with local HR and hiring managers on recommended starting salaries and other offer package details.
• Source candidates using strong networking skills and optimizing social media channels to communicate our culture and values
• Maintain a pipeline of referrals and leads from our employee’s networks
• Deliver against recruitment metrics/KPIs while not compromising quality of hire
• Lead and manage Campus Recruitment events to build solid relationships for developing networks and candidate pools
• Acting as a brand ambassador by assuring that all candidates have positive experiences throughout the entire recruitment life cycle regardless of outcomes
• Maintain proactive communication with candidates and provide effective feedback and coaching to internal applicants throughout the recruitment process
• Supporting HR initiatives and projects with the underlying goal of providing the highest level of customer service, while being creative

Who You are

• College or University degree/diploma in Human Resources or relevant area of study
• 2-3 years of Recruiting experience in a Global Corporate environment
• Experience using Workday ATS system a strong asset or another similar enterprise system
• Exceptional communication, organization, time management and customer service skills
• Bilingual in (English and French) a strong asset
• Access to a car and have a full G license with a clean driving record
• A high level of positive energy and self-motivation, with a sense of urgency to be able to deliver under pressure and on time
• Ability to adapt to changes and problem solve as challenges arise
• Superior computer proficiencies working with Microsoft Applications (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, teams)

What you get

• Anticipated compensation for this role is $70,000-$85,000 in annual base salary. Salary is based on market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Competitive compensation package
• Company Perks including: Goodlife Fitness discounts, Employee product purchase, and many more!

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

Stanley Black & Decker believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit. We strive to hire employees that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of employees and our communities including but not limited to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, and disability. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek employees who will work respectfully and constructively with differences across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing SBD’s priorities, goals and principles of equity and inclusivity. If accommodation is required at any point in the recruitment process, please contact a member of our Recruitment Team. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, candidates in the final stages will be required to complete a background check which may include a criminal background, credit and drivers abstract check.

Stanley Black & Decker croit qu'il faut donner à chaque candidat une chance égale de réussir selon ses propres mérites. Nous nous efforçons d'embaucher des employés qui reflètent et soutiennent les divers points de vue, expériences et besoins des employés et de nos communautés, y compris mais sans s'y limiter la race, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, la couleur, la religion, l'âge, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, le mariage statut, situation familiale, caractéristiques génétiques et l’incapacité mentale ou physique. Nous restons déterminés à défendre les valeurs d'équité, de diversité et d'inclusion dans nos environnements de travail. Nous savons que la diversité sous-tend l'excellence et que nous partageons tous la responsabilité de créer une organisation équitable, diversifiée et inclusive. Par conséquent, dans la poursuite de nos valeurs, nous recherchons des employés qui travailleront de manière respectueuse et constructive avec les différences à travers la hiérarchie organisationnelle pour actualiser les priorités, les objectifs et les principes de SBD d'équité et d'inclusion. Si une accommodation est requise de quelque façon que ce soit au cours du processus d’embauche, merci de contacter un membre de l’équipe de recrutement. Veuillez noter que dans le cadre de notre processus de recrutement, les candidats aux étapes finales devront effectuer une vérification des antécédents qui peut inclure une vérification des antécédents criminels, de crédit et des antécédents des conducteurs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.