In this newly created position, you will act as an HR Business Partner to a staff of 40+ employees, while working collaboratively with HR colleagues situated globally, on a range of HR initiatives and projects. Furthermore, you will be a key HR business partner to the senior leadership team.

As a Senior HR Advisor, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering HR and business processes related to Talent Management, Business Conduct, and Resourcing,
• Providing advice and assistance to managers and employees on HR issues such as Recruitment, Performance Management, Employee Development, and Compensation,
• Leading and coordinating the annual Performance Management process,
• Maintaining the accuracy of all HR master data and ensuring compliance to standardized processes,
• Coordinating and ensuring the delivery of global mobility services.

We’re seeking an individual who is eager to collaborate, embrace challenges and build ‘win-win’ relationships.

You must be Degree qualified, with 5 to 7 years of experience working within a similar role, for a large, global organization. Background and experience in Operations would be ideal. Furthermore, you will have a strong generalist background with expertise across all key HR functions.

You should be an open communicator who listens carefully, and has the ability to become a trusted business partner to employees at all levels. Proven organisational skills as well as a high attention to detail and commitment to delivery are all critical capabilities for success in this role.

Every business requires people; talented, skilled, and motivated people to run the operations, and position the business for growth. Since 1972, we have been working with clients in the Lower Mainland to resolve their “talent” needs and help them build their business for the future. We are problem solvers: we connect the right people to the right businesses.

Our Vancouver office is preparing for growth. We know that the economic outlook will change, and when it does, our clients’ requests will expand quickly. When that time comes, we want to be sure that we are in a position to serve!

Therefore, we have identified an immediate need for Professional Recruiters in the following areas:

• Executive Search
• Finance & Accounting
• Information Technology
• Engineering
• Manufacturing / Production / Supply Chain
• Sales
• Human Resources / Senior Administration

In these roles, you will be responsible for the following:

JOB SUMMARY:
Using various sales techniques, the Professional Placement Consultant secures new placement business, while developing and maintaining existing client relationships. Ultimately, you will be responsible acquiring and filling high end placement orders, by matching qualified candidates with the needs of the clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Sales - Prospects and develops new clients in order to secure new business for high end placements.
2. Sales - Utilizing presentation, telemarketing, direct mail and other sales techniques, secures and expands Holloway Schulz’s permanent placement business.
3. Customer Service - Services and continues to develop established accounts by consistently following up with clients to ensure quality service delivery and resolve issues as required.
4. Recruitment - Recruits prospective candidates ensuring the most effective possible match between client and candidate. Interviews prospective candidates, tests skills, performs reference checks and matches candidates to client needs. Describes the position to the candidate to ensure compatibility and presents the candidate information to the client.
5. Recruitment - Develops and implements a recruitment strategy that will support both current and future client needs. Maintains a list of candidates for future needs.
6. Recruitment - Ensures placement activities abide to all laws and regulations as they pertain to employment.
7. Database and Record Management - Maximizes office technology to ensure optimum, cost-effective, timely and high quality results. Maintains knowledge of Holloway Schulz’s operational systems, policies, procedures and guidelines. Tracks and maintains records on candidates, client orders and client status.
8. Networking - Represents the organization as a member of personnel associations, community organizations and community business organizations to promote the Holloway Schulz brand.
9. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Post secondary education required to support the discipline that you are interested in (CGA, CMA, PEng, Information Technology, etc)
• Minimum 4 years of Sales experience
• Professional Recruitment experience an asset,
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with an ability to influence and motivate others
• Skilled in the art of networking, lead generation and prospect development, as evidenced by current contacts in the local professional and business community
• Superior organizational skills. Is able to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently. Disciplined in timely follow up with prospects and clients.
• Proactive and able to solve problems effectively and rapidly using excellent analytical skills
• Resourceful and self motivated; Utilizes available information to help further marketplace knowledge and drive business success
• Proven consistently high levels of customer service performance, with an ability to build strong client relationships, close new business and expand the marketplace
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs. May be required to travel.