Talent Acquisition Specialist

Do you have a talent for making the right “matches” wherever you go?

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in our ability to attract, assess and recruit the right talent for our hotels and restaurants. You will be responsible for the full recruitment cycle for the positions assigned to you, from candidate sourcing to selection and hiring manager support.

You will also contribute to a more proactive and strategic approach to talent acquisition by analyzing workforce needs, developing pools of qualified candidates and proposing attraction strategies adapted to the realities of our hotels and restaurants.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for the positions assigned to you, including posting, sourcing, pre-screening, interviews, follow-ups, recommendations to hiring managers and applicable verification steps.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to fully understand their workforce needs, operational challenges and market context, then propose adapted recruitment strategies.
• Contribute to workforce planning and proactively build pools of qualified candidates for current and future roles, while monitoring recurring needs, high-volume periods and hard-to-fill positions.
• Assess applications with sound judgment, considering experience, skills, potential, role requirements and alignment with Germain Hotels’ culture.
• Support hiring managers with recruitment and selection best practices by providing clear, objective recommendations adapted to the reality of each role.
• Ensure job postings are attractive, identify relevant posting platforms and sourcing tools based on markets and target profiles, and contribute to a consistent tone, employer brand and candidate experience.
• Represent Germain Hotels at job fairs, campus initiatives and visibility events, and maintain lasting relationships with hospitality schools, colleges, universities and other talent partners.
• Contribute to Talent Acquisition team projects and initiatives, particularly those related to improving processes, tools and practices, while staying up to date on market trends and recruitment best practices.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, industrial relations or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or a similar role, ideally in a high-volume, multi-site or hotel and restaurant environment.
• Ability to analyze workforce needs, understand business challenges and provide recommendations adapted to operational realities.
• Sound judgment to assess candidates’ skills, potential and alignment, with tact, influence and professionalism in your relationships with hiring managers, candidates and partners.
• Autonomy, agility, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to use recruitment tools with rigor, including applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn and Indeed.
• Strong communication skills in French and English, both spoken and written, due to the nature of the role and interactions with English-speaking colleagues, hiring managers, partners and candidates across Canada.
• Availability for occasional travel to visit the hotels and restaurants assigned to you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Passionate about travel? Take advantage of great rates when you stay at Germain Hotels to travel the country. Again and again!
• A work environment that fosters creativity and autonomy. Contribute to the growth of a company that strives to move you forward and recognizes you for who you really are.
• A hybrid and flexible work model, including reduced summer hours. Peace and quiet at home, energy at the office, and more time to enjoy what matters to you!
• Your health at heart. Access high-quality medical care from the comfort of your home through the Dialogue telemedicine app.

Apply – We look forward to hearing from you!