Venor is partnering with O’Regan’s in their search for a Talent Acquisition Specialist. O’Regan’s owns and operates 20 new vehicle franchises in Nova Scotia including three Toyota, two Hyundai, two Kia, two Nissan, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Subaru and Volkswagen as well as the only BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and MINI franchises for Nova Scotia.  They also operate six used car centers, O’Regan’s National Leasing, a collision center, three auto detailing centers, a NAPA AutoPro and a car rental company.

O’Regan’s is committed to being Canada’s recognized leader in satisfying automotive needs by providing exceptional value to their customers with a focus on conducting their business with a personal and ethical approach in an atmosphere of respect for all their customers and employees. Now with over 800+ employees, O’Regan’s has gone through significant growth since beginning in 1915. 

In addition to O’Regan’s contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to local, regional, and national organizations in healthcare, education, sports, the arts, environment, and community-based initiatives, O’Regan’s is also a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a fourteen-time winner of the Consumer Choice Award for New Car Dealer for Halifax.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for enhancing and executing the recruitment strategy to attract top talent, managing the full-cycle recruitment process, and ensuring the organization’s hiring needs are met. They will work closely with leadership teams to build relationships within the business community, industry associations, and local stakeholders to support current and future recruitment initiatives. The role requires an individual with a strong commitment to achieving targets while maintaining a high level of candidate experience. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing high-volume recruitment processes in fast-paced environments, ensuring targets and deadlines are consistently met.
• Conducting effective interviews and selection processes using proven techniques to identify top talent.
• Developing and implementing marketing and networking strategies to attract candidates across various industry sectors.
• Building and maintaining relationships with industry professionals, associations, and local stakeholders to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Leveraging a strong understanding of industry sectors and positions to match qualified candidates to business needs effectively.
• Administering the new hire process from offer through to the onboarding process

Requirements include:

• Post-secondary education in business, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience in recruitment, particularly in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Strong interviewing and selection skills, with knowledge of competency-based techniques.
• Ability to develop and execute marketing and networking strategies to attract top talent.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with stakeholders, industry associations, and candidates.
• High level of commitment to achieving targets, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of various industry sectors and roles, enabling effective candidate placement.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle large volumes of applications.

What’s in it for you:

• Be part of a resilient, high-performing regional organization
• Join a team that is connected to and aligned with the business agenda
• Act as a key member of an effective team with internal growth opportunity
• Work with and be exposed to industry-standard technologies
• Competitive salary and benefits

At Venor, we embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the application and interview process, please let us know (including different materials or otherwise).

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Steph MacIntosh via steph@venor.ca.