Grand River Personnel is a locally owned and operated full-service staffing agency that has been proudly serving the Kitchener-Waterloo area since 1978. We are growing our team and are looking for an Industrial Recruiter who enjoys working with people, building relationships, and making things happen in a fast-paced environment.

If you have experience in recruitment, human resources, administration, customer service, or staffing , or have recently completed a related college or university program, we want to hear from you!

This is for a permanent, full-time, in-office (Remote or hybrid can not be accommodated) position requiring full daytime availability. The successful candidate will be organized, professional, confident communicating with both clients and job seekers, and comfortable managing multiple priorities throughout the day.

What You’ll Do

Manage full-cycle recruitment , including reviewing applications, screening candidates, conducting interviews and matching candidates to job opportunities

Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and assigned clients

Communicate with clients regarding staffing needs and provide timely recruitment support

Source, recruit and follow up with candidates to meet open position requirements

Complete new employee files and maintain accurate information in our recruiting database

Review workplace policies, assignment expectations, health and safety requirements and other onboarding information with new employees

Follow up with employees regarding attendance, assignments, timesheets, injuries and other employment-related matters

Operate a multi-line telephone system and manage daily email correspondence

Maintain accurate documentation and follow established WSIB, Health & Safety and employment processes

Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure client and candidate needs are met

What We’re Looking For





Diploma or degree from a recognized college or university; Human Resources, Business, Administration or Office Management preferred

Previous recruitment, staffing, HR, administrative or customer service experience is an asset

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confident, outgoing and professional personality with a strong customer-service focus

Highly organized with excellent time-management and follow-up skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Professionalism, integrity, honesty and persistence

Knowledge of workplace health and safety and WHMIS requirements

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Familiarity with Canva and Meta Business Suite is an asset

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented office workplace

Compensation: $43,680 – $49,920 Annually, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

This position is not open to students. Serious applications with relevant experience or qualifications are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Grand River Personnel does not use AI to screen or select candidates. Resumes and applications are reviewed by our experienced recruitment team based on the requirements of the position.

Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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Tagged as: day shift, Entry-Level, full time, HR, recruiter, Recruitment, staffing

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📌 Industrial Recruiter – Kitchener (Ontario)
🏢 Grand River Personnel
📍 Ontario