Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist works with a team to ensure the Company's need for talents is promptly and appropriately met. Responsibilities include sourcing candidates through various channels, planning interview and selection procedures and hosting or participating in career events, and creating strong talent pipelines for the Company's current and future hiring needs.

T&T Supermarkets is marking over 30 years as Canada's favorite Asian grocery store and recently announced multiple new store locations in the United States. Our growth into the US offers great opportunities within our first US flagship store, opened in 2024 in Bellevue, Washington in the Marketplace at Factoria, spanning 76,000 sq.ft. and standing as the largest Asian specialty supermarket in Washington state. We have established our regional office in the greater Los Angeles area to grow T&T Supermarket's vendor base with American food suppliers.

Job Summary

You Will:

Plan, coordinate, and host career talks, in house or in collaboration with external parties, such as employment centers, vocational institutions, etc. Provide support to HR Advisors in the acquisition of quality talents for stores and other business units of the Company; organize job fairs and participate in interviews when required Discuss with hiring managers and formulate/monitor Company's hiring needs; research, plan, and implement sourcing strategies; work with internal and external parties for recruitment advertising & promotion to attract qualified candidates Devise and implement employer branding initiatives for long-term success Provide support and engage in full-cycle recruitment, from discussing manpower needs and collecting staff requisitions, through recruitment strategies formulation, creating and posting job ads, review, screening, and interviewing applicants, referring suitable applicants for interviews and follow up, background and reference check, to making offers, preparing employment contracts and related documentations, and conducting onboarding/orientation sessions Answer job enquiries received from various channels courteously and promptly Collect and maintain all recruitment and related documentations Perform any other duties and participate in other talent acquisition or human resources related projects as and when assigned

Requirements

You Should Have/Be:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or an HR generalist role, preferably in a fast-paced retail or grocery environment.
• Hands-on experience with social media recruitment, digital advertising, and employer promotion across multiple platforms and channels.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and California employment laws, including wage and hour regulations, anti-discrimination laws, and human rights / equal employment opportunity requirements; knowledge of employment legislation in other jurisdictions is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) is highly preferred. Demonstrates patience, professionalism, and active listening when responding to job-related inquiries and advising stakeholders.
• Knowledge of U.S. work authorization processes (e.g., employment eligibility verification, visa sponsorship considerations) is a strong asset.
• Strong interest in building a career in Human Resources; proactive, well-organized, able to multitask, follow up independently, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Perks

Competitive Wages Generous paid time off - Marriage & Bereavement leaves Paid Holiday Leave Premium Pay for Holiday Hours Medical, Dental & Vision Care Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) Matching Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Training & Learning 10% In-store Staff Purchase Discount Subsidized Staff Meal Birthday Celebration Service Tenure Awards Team Building Events

Work Schedule

Shift 5-day work week (Monday to Friday)

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket's top priority. We've established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.