Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What We Offer You

• The opportunity to influence hiring decisions that have a direct impact on business success
• Exposure to a wide variety of roles across manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, engineering, and administrative functions
• The opportunity to support talent acquisition across Canada and North America
• A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities within a global organization
• An inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued
• Meaningful work that supports Hydro's commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job Summary:

At Hydro, our employees are our greatest asset. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a critical role in connecting talented individuals with meaningful careers that support our manufacturing operations and business growth across North America.

From manufacturing and skilled trades to engineering and administrative functions, you will help Hydro attract and hire the talent needed to sustain our operations and support future growth throughout North America.

This position will be based in either the US or Canada and requires professional proficiency in both English and French to support candidates, employees, and hiring managers in a bilingual environment. This role offers the opportunity to influence hiring outcomes, improve recruitment processes, and help shape the candidate experience across the organization. The responsibilities and qualifications below are based on the approved Talent Acquisition Specialist job description.

What You Will Do

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from requisition intake through offer acceptance
• Partner with hiring managers and HR teams to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract and engage qualified candidates
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Screen and assess candidates using structured, job-related selection criteria
• Coordinate interviews and deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Provide hiring managers with market insights, candidate recommendations, and recruitment progress updates
• Support offer development, approvals, negotiations, and candidate communications
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking system data
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes

What Will Make You Successful

• Professional proficiency in both French and English is required

• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle and working directly with hiring managers

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders

• Experience sourcing and attracting talent through multiple channels

• Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills

• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to leverage recruitment data and analytics to drive results and inform decision-making

• Professional proficiency in English and French, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively support candidates and leaders in a bilingual environment

• Recruitment experience in manufacturing, industrial, skilled trades, engineering, technical, or administrative environments is considered an asset

• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, LinkedIn Recruiter, or other candidate sourcing tools is considered an asset

• Human Resources or Recruitment certification is considered an asset

• A bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is considered an asset

Additional Information

• On-site presence is required to support plant recruitment activities and collaboration with hiring managers
• Occasional travel may be required for recruiting events, site visits, and business meetings

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com