Job Summary The Recruiter will be part of the East West Vexos Human Resources team based in Markham, Ontario, Canada, responsible for leading the staffing efforts at Markham and Quebec sites and building a strong workforce that adds to the company’s overall performance. Possessing strong knowledge of employment and labour laws, a background in electronics manufacturing organizations, having a deep understanding of the organization and its staffing needs, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are key attributes of the position. This position reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources, North America and indirectly to the Human Resources Coordinator at the Markham location.
Talent Sourcing & Attraction
· Identify and attract talent using traditional and non-traditional sources and an established network of contacts, including community networking events, job fairs, online sources, career fairs, and advertising/marketing programs.
· Build and maintain a candidate pipeline for all direct labour positions and others as required.
· Act as liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations.
Screening, Interviewing & Selection
· Screen resumes to identify candidates who meet minimum requirements.
· Apply a technical understanding of EMS job criteria and requirements (engineering, quality, test, manual, SMT, AOI, Wave, Conformal Coating and other EMS-specific operator qualifications) when screening and assessing candidates.
· Conduct initial interviews or pre-screens to shortlist candidates for hiring manager interviews, and schedule those interviews.
· Coordinate reference and background checks, including verifying employment information and contacting the professional and personal references provided by the candidate.
· Administer company assessments suited to the open roles to support hiring decisions based on job criteria, qualifications and other factors.
· Communicate employer information and benefits during the screening process.
Hiring Manager Partnership & Requisition Management
· Provide candidate recommendations to hiring managers.
· Communicate effectively with all levels of management, from supervisors to senior leaders, and influence without direct authority to gain alignment on hiring needs, priorities and decisions.
· Follow up on interview process status.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients to achieve staffing goals.
· Ensure open requisitions are closed within an acceptable timeline.
Onboarding, Orientation & Exit Interviews
· Conduct employee onboarding, orientation and training; ensure all new hire checklist requirements are met and documented.
· Conduct exit interviews to identify trends for turnover analysis.
Reporting, Compliance & HR Support
· Stay current on the company’s organization structure, relevant policies, and employment laws.
· Complete timely reports on employment activities and required metrics.
· Perform other general HR administrative duties as required.
· Responsible for ensuring that any outstanding audit requirements, including NCAR’s (corrective actions) are followed through in an expedient and timely manner and to the due dates specified.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
· Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field from an accredited institution or equivalent.
· A minimum of 2 years in a recruitment role with experience recruiting for Electronics or related Manufacturing industry within the GTA. EMS recruiting experience preferred.
· Critical to a strong candidate is a technical understanding of the job criteria and requirements for positions in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), especially in engineering, quality, test, manual assembly, SMT, AOI, Wave, Conformal Coating and other EMS-specific qualifications.
· A solid understanding of interviewing concepts and legislation required.
· Open minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude, analytical problem-solving capabilities to optimize team capabilities.
· Self-driven, independent and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand.
· Excellent command of written and spoken English.
· Intermediate to advanced computer skills with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
· Strong interpersonal and organization skills.
· A satisfactory Police/Criminal Reference Check is required for external candidates for continued employment.
POSITION LOCATION & OTHER DETAILS:
· Based in Markham, Ontario, as part of the East West Vexos Human Resources team.
· Coverage and on-site presence required for Building A, Building B and/or Building C as the expansion evolves. Willing to work from any site as business needs dictate.
· May be asked to assist with employee travel arrangements or support for other HR or pay tasks and projects on an ad-hoc basis.
· Ability and willingness to participate in committee activities as needed.
· Compensation is commensurate based on the candidate's experience.
HOURS OF WORK
· 100% on-site.
· Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
· Flexibility required to support meetings and events outside of standard hours. Option to flex schedule during these times if working outside of regular hours is required as long as the hours are accounted for in the next 1-2 weeks from the additional time worked and upon supervisor pre-approval.
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Perks
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- manufacturing industry recruitment: 2 years (required)
- EMS recruiting: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
📌 Recruiter (Markham)
🏢 VEXOS
📍 Markham