Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Massilly North America (MNA), we don’t just make caps—we seal North America’s  favorite food and beverage brands. As the North American powerhouse of the global Massilly Group (est. 1911), we drive the industry forward with cutting-edge, high-speed manufacturing.

We offer the best of both worlds: the global muscle of a multi-national leader and the fast-moving, family-feel agility of a local partner. If you’re looking to build a career at the intersection of high-tech automation, sustainable packaging, and world-class innovation, you belong at MNA.

About the role:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) drives the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle at Massilly North America (MNA), with a sharp focus on scaling our manufacturing, metal lithography, and high-speed packaging teams. This role partners with plant supervisors to attract, select, and retain high-performing production employees and technical experts. The TAS champions workforce planning to ensure our production lines remain fully staffed to meet our strict food-safety packaging demands, all while aligning with Massilly’s commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. 

What you’ll do:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for hourly plant personnel (Operators, Packers), skilled trades (Millwrights, Electricians), and technical roles, while supporting the TA Lead with salaried professional hires

• Partner closely with floor supervisors and department leaders to project upcoming workforce requirements and strategically align candidate talent pools with shifting production demands

• Deploy sourcing strategies utilizing job boards, professional networks, community partnerships, and industry-specific talent pools to meet high-volume manufacturing timelines

• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to clearly identify staffing needs, core job duties, and required technical qualifications

• Create engaging job postings and assist the broader People & Culture team with the ongoing creation and refinement of job postings

• Manage candidate evaluation pipelines, conducting phone screens, coordinating on-site plant interviews, and facilitating practical pre-employment assessments (e.g., math, literacy, and basic technical reviews)

• Lead the offer process with successful candidates including background check process and conditional offer.  Regret candidates post interviews

• Responsible for accurate, real-time recruitment tracking and data maintenance utilizing both the internal Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and departmental spreadsheets

• Execute recruiting plans to actively achieve established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while tracking and reporting on core hiring metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality-of-hire)

• Maintain organized and secure electronic filing systems for all applicant and candidate records in accordance with privacy regulations

• Actively promote Massilly’s brand, highlighting our history, community presence, family-owned culture, and core organizational values across all candidate touchpoints, career fairs, and networking events

• Contribute to and support broader Talent Acquisition projects, HR initiatives, and employer branding campaigns as needed

• Partner with the People & Culture team to support processes related to succession planning and the implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs), facilitating internal mobility and preparing high-potential employees for future advancement

• Create, curate, and maintain a centralized library of tools, guides, and resources designed to strengthen supervisory skills, empowering hiring managers to excel at recruitment, behavioral interviewing, and effective team onboarding

• Proactively make recommendations and support strategic HR projects aimed at continuous process improvements across hiring, onboarding, and long-term retention frameworks

• Assist with developing, implementing, and managing a structured campus recruitment strategy, establishing partnerships with local colleges and universities to oversee meaningful co-op and internship opportunities that feed our future talent pipeline

• Act as an operational backup to the People & Culture, Talent Lead to ensure seamless department coverage during absences or peak volumes

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field

• 3+ years of high-volume recruitment experience within a manufacturing, packaging, industrial, or fast-paced logistics environment

• Proven experience recruiting for specialized plant roles, shift-work personnel, and technical skilled trades

• Prior experience with HCM software (such as HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems / ATS) to manage active candidate pipelines

• Intermediate computer skills in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

• Solid understanding of the Employment Standards Act (ESA), human rights legislation, and legal compliance regarding hiring practices

• Intermediate English communication skills (verbal and written)

• Strong communication and active listening skills with an approachable, professional demeanor

• As the Subject Matter Expert to all things Talent Acquisition, demonstration of strong guiding and influencing skills

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to balance multiple urgent open requisitions simultaneously

• Self-starter with high initiative, capable of navigating a dynamic manufacturing plant floor environment

• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills to build instant rapport with plant workers and senior leadership alike

• Adaptive, resilient, and highly organized under changing operational requirements

What we offer: 

• Compensation Package: $65,000 - $75,000 CAD annually + Profit Share Eligibility

• 3 weeks' vacation per year

• Employer Paid Health and Dental Benefits along with Group RRSP

• PPE reimbursement, including safety boots

• Collaborative team environment with a focus on providing a safe working environment

• Paid professional development 

• Award winning culture recognized by Waterstone Human Capital

Reason for vacancy: New Headcount 

Our Process:  At Massilly North America, we value the human element of our talent process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated systems to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Every application submitted is reviewed and evaluated by a member of our People & Culture team. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for the interview will be contacted.

Massilly North America, is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any accommodation for a disability, we invite you to inform us.