An IT company located in downtown Toronto is looking for a Human Resources Specialist.

General

The position of Human Resources Specialist is primarily responsible for performing all aspects of recruitment and staffing for the company. Over time, the HR specialist will also assume responsibility for additional human resources functions. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the HR specialist must be prepared to work independently and as part of a team in areas of recruiting and human resources.

Specific Duties

The HR Specialist is responsible for:

1)Recruiting: Advertising and soliciting resumes from qualified candidates; coordinating and attending career fairs at select universities in Ontario, Quebec and the Midwest U.S; screening resumes and applications for suitability; conducting initial screening interviews, both telephone and personal; making hiring recommendations based upon the eligibility criteria provided.
2)Marketing/Advertising: Increasing CONTAX’ profile to reach a broader and wider market of candidates; Finding new, innovating and creative ways to make CONTAX an appealing and desirable company to work for, especially for future and recent university graduates.
3)General Human Resources: Ensuring that CONTAX conforms to government and regulatory hiring and staff management practices; Handling administrative duties related to hiring and maintaining our HR documentation; Provide assistance to staff requiring HR support (for example, employment letters for financial institutions);

Prerequisites

The successful candidate for the position will have obtained the following experience:
- Proven track record of success in a recruiting role, having had responsibility for screening, interviewing and hiring for multiple positions concurrently;
- Knowledge and experience working with an equal opportunity employer and well versed in the acceptable practices of interviewing and recruiting in a non-discriminatory environment;
- A university degree or equivalent from a recognized Canadian university or equally qualified institution; while this is not mandatory it is preferred;
- Excellent computer literacy and application skills in desktop computing including, MS Outlook, MS Office applications and other commonly used office productivity tools, preferably experience using HR computer software applications;
- The preferred candidate would be Certified as HRPAO professional and have a diploma or certificate in Human Resources management would be preferable;
- Skilled at researching, investigating and garnering information from internet site resources;
- Experience using various assessment tools.

Additional Criteria

In addition to the specific work experience and skills, CONTAX also seeks someone with the qualities list below:

- Exceptional work ethic, with strong values and principles,
- Able to work well independently and with minimal supervision;
- Good team player, able to take the lead and manage/coordinate group discussions and meetings;
- A firm commitment to the company’s success;
- Flexible and accommodating and able to go above and beyond the basic expectations when required;
- Detailed-oriented when required, with attention to detail for tasks that have zero tolerance for errors;
- Absolute commitment to customer services;
- Exceptionally strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Fluency in French is an asset;
- And most importantly, must have a good sense of humour.

Work Location and Conditions

The position is located in our downtown Toronto office, and general office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Travel is required, but is not expected to exceed 10% of total work time. The HR Specialist is expected to be available for and flexible with personal time commitments when business travel is required.

To Apply:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:

CONTAX Inc.
893 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 2H2

E-mail: careers@contax.com
www.contax.com