Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Us

Agrocrop Exports Ltd. is a trusted leader in the processing and export of Pulses, Beans, Lentils, Peas, and Grains, specializing in Private Label consumer packaging. Based in Canada and backed by HACCP and BRC “AA” certifications, we ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability in every product.

Serving major retailers across North America and Europe, our modern processing and packaging facility, combined with deep industry expertise, has positioned us as the largest Private Label processor of packaged pulses in the Western Hemisphere. Our continued growth is driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to our customers and partners worldwide.

Job Title: Talent Acquisition SpecialistReports to: Director, Human Resources

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent across the Company. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in supporting Agrocrop’s growth by delivering high-quality hires in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly, salaried, technical, and leadership positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, workforce planning needs, and hiring priorities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, referrals, educational institutions, and industry associations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Candidate Management
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with organizational values.
• Coordinate interviews and assessments with hiring managers.
• Conduct reference checks and support offer preparation and negotiations.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Recruitment Operations
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with employment legislation and company policies.
• Maintain accurate candidate records.
• Manages professional references and criminal background checks process.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide reporting on hiring activity, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and recruitment costs.
• Support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Employer Branding
• Promote the Company as an employer of choice through recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Support participation in job fairs, community events, and educational partnerships.
• Develop and maintain recruitment content for social media and career platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.3-5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in high-volume manufacturing, food production, supply chain, or industrial environments.
• Experience recruiting both hourly and salaried positions.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and recruitment best practices.
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruitment reporting.

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Proactive and resourceful problem solver.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Time-to-fill positions.
• Quality of hire and retention rates.
• Hiring manager satisfaction.
• Candidate experience ratings.
• Recruitment cost per hire.
• Offer acceptance rate.
• Agrocrop Exports Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to a fair and accessible hiring process.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
• Notice to Applicants: This posting represents an active vacancy.
• AI-enabled recruitment tools may be used to assist with parts of the applicant screening process, but all evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our hiring team