NFI Group - Talent Acquisition Manager

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.

POSITION SUMMARY
As a key member of the organization, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and managing the talent sourcing and talent acquisition activities to support the business unit’s recruitment team and function. Focus recruitment strategies to meet key programs and commitments including Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), Community Benefits Framework (CBF), and Employment Plans ensuring integration with the Workforce Development team in strategies to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop and deliver an integrated sustainable talent acquisition strategy including hiring plans and linkage to the recruitment functions.
• Lead and identify sourcing methods for all hiring in partnership with key HR stakeholders.
• Perform analysis of hiring needs and provide employee hiring forecasts in conjunction with operations and ensure alignment between key stakeholders including operations, HR business partners and external stakeholders.
• Partner with and educate leadership on the talent acquisition and recruitment landscape and translate business needs acquiring talent in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Identify, develop and lead new programs and processes to enhance, promote and support diversity and inclusion strategies.
• Lead the employment brand and employee value proposition for the attraction of talent for NFI Group and all subsidiaries in North America, including internal and external job postings/advertising, career pages, and all other associated talent acquisition methods and marketing tools.
• Assess and identify bottlenecks in the end-to end-recruitment process and develop actions to address with HR partners and recruiters.
• Coach and empower leadership to be actively part of the recruitment and delivery of the employment brand.
• Determine, create and implement HR and recruitment KPI’s that support the talent acquisition and recruitment functions.
• Manage, track and report on all talent acquisition and recruitment requirements to meet daily operational needs along with key programs and plans.
• Lead in partnership with the Workforce Development Team activates around training, development and sourcing ideas to engage target communities in partnership with HR teams.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or equivalent experience
• Three to five years of direct relevant experience in leading a talent acquisition team
• Superior presentation and facilitation skills along with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong emotional intelligence, with ability to connect and communicate with people of varying backgrounds, job positions, cultures, and communicative preferences.
• Motivated self-starter with capabilities to work within a fast-paced customer service oriented environment
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY:
We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com.