Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hammond Power Solutions Inc.  is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for a Talent Acquisition Specialist, come grow with us! 

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for providing full-cycle recruitment support for technical, specialized, corporate, leadership, co-op, and hard-to-fill positions across HPS operations in Canada and the U.S.

Working closely with hiring managers and the People & Culture team, this role develops sourcing strategies, builds proactive talent pipelines, leverages recruitment technology and analytics, and strengthens HPS's employer brand to ensure the right talent is in place to support business success.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities from intake meetings through offer acceptance and onboarding.


• Recruit for engineering, technical, manufacturing, IT, finance, leadership, corporate, co-op, and other specialized positions.


• Develop innovative sourcing strategies based on business needs, market conditions, and hiring priorities.


• Source active and passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, networking, referrals, Boolean searches, industry research, and talent communities.


• Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill and business-critical roles.


• Partner with hiring leaders and People & Culture team members to identify internal talent, succession candidates, and development opportunities.


• Manage multiple concurrent requisitions while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and service standards.


• Track and analyze recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, sourcing effectiveness, applicant flow, and requisition activity.


• Prepare recruitment reports and provide insights to support business decision-making and workforce planning.


• Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment legislation and company policies.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruiting practices and sourcing methodologies.


• Experience using UKG Recruiting or similar Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).


• Advanced LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing experience.


• Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates and filling difficult-to-recruit positions.


• Ability to build talent pipelines through networking, referrals, job fairs, post-secondary partnerships, and industry engagement.


• Strong analytical skills with experience using recruitment metrics and data to improve hiring outcomes.


• Knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and recruitment compliance requirements.


• Excellent organizational, communication, interviewing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong stakeholder management and consulting capabilities.


• Passion for creating exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences.

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• College diploma or certificate in Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Psychology, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Minimum 2 to 5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience.


• Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, manufacturing, corporate, leadership, or high-volume positions.


• Experience supporting recruitment across multiple business functions and locations.


• U.S. recruitment experience is considered an asset.


• CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) designation or working toward certification.

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Some of the benefits of working at Hammond:   

At Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), we provide market‑competitive compensation that reflects performance, skills, and current market conditions. For this role, the base salary range is $71,600.00 to $107,400.00, with final offers determined by experience, qualifications, and role complexity.

We recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique strengths, and we do not want this range to limit or discourage anyone from applying. In addition to base pay, this position includes a comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for performance‑based incentives. We welcome open conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process.

We are Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.