The Ryerson difference:
At Joseph T. Ryerson & Son Inc. we take pride in being an industry leader in metal processing and distribution. Since 1842, it has been our mission to provide our customers and communities with the absolute best in carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel and more! Metal is the most essential and sustainable material on the planet and a part of our everyday life. As a member of the Ryerson family, you will support employees who provide metal to customers across industries that make things such as high-octane sports cars and trucks, electric vehicles, sports stadiums, luxury hotels, first responder/healthcare equipment, military, aerospace technology, props used on movie sets and even smart phones! www.ryerson.com

Be a part of history. Join our team.
Your career at Ryerson will offer meaningful work, competitive rewards and an engaging workplace. We provide extensive training, development and professional advancement, and you will find meaningful opportunities to contribute to the success of the company. Ryerson is looking for individuals who exhibit high energy, enthusiasm, a passion to challenge how we do things, and the confidence and aptitude to improve them. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and we believe in promoting from within, as well as providing the resources for long-term career development.
What’s in it for you at Ryerson?

• Over 100 transferable Ryerson locations throughout North America
• Three weeks of vacation, paid sick days, and holiday pay
• Company 401k contributions plus employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available Day 1
• Health and wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• “Ryerson Gives Back” to our local communities
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

The Opportunity:
Ryerson is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead our talent strategies for the North Region. The incumbent will partner with hiring managers to develop and execute sourcing and recruiting strategies to attract top talent and assist with onboarding efforts.

Responsible for the full cycle recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will handle crafting job descriptions and postings, completing phone screens as needed, maintaining databases with candidate information, and completing administrative functions throughout the process. If you enjoy the fast pace of recruiting, excel at multi-tasking, enjoy thinking outside the box, and are familiar with recruiting strategies, we’d like to meet you.

Ultimately, you will keep our hiring process smooth by providing an excellent recruiting experience for potential employees as well as our internal customers and hiring managers. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with full cycle recruiting within a medium to large customer focused organization.

Roles and responsibilities:

• This is a full cycle recruiter position. You will be involved in all aspects of attraction, selection, and screening of top talent for the North Region.
• You will lead the development and execution of pipeline talent strategies and partner with hiring managers to develop and execute sourcing and recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
• Develop and/or maintain relationships with new and existing vendors and business partners (i.e. search firms, colleges, employment agencies and consultants) as needed to recruit excellent talent to our team.
• Continually reviews recruiting processes for effectiveness and revises as necessary.
• Main point of contact for hiring managers and external customers, such as background check vendors.
• Review, edit and enter all new positions into the company’s applicant tracking system, PeopleFluent, including conducting intake calls with hiring managers to determine position requirements and job specific objectives.
• Serve as the administrator of the application tracking system for the North Region. Compile talent acquisition statistical reports for management.
• Post, review, and maintain all open positions internally and externally.
• Conduct initial screen of candidates and make recommendations. Coordinate interview schedules with candidates and interview teams.
• Prepare and distribute offer letters to hiring managers and candidates.
• Review candidate background check, education, pre-employment physical and drug screen results to ensure compliance with company policies. Engage hiring managers and communicate with candidates as needed.
• Ensure that Ryerson is professionally presented at various career fairs with Ryerson brochures, banners, and promotional items.
• Present yourself as a brand ambassador for Ryerson, as well as working with our marketing team on expanding our social media presence as a means to attract top talent to all positions at Ryerson.
• Search resume databases and available job boards to identify qualified candidates.
• Assist with onboarding training, document completion and record retention.

Position Requirements:
Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience supporting full cycle recruiting/ talent acquisition.
• Must possess a general understanding of talent acquisition and of human resources policies, procedures and practices, and employment-related compliance (EEO, ADA, etc.).
• High level of time management and organizational skills along with the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Professionalism is required when dealing with sensitive and confidential information and documents, high degree of business ethics and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as this individual will interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office and high technical aptitude for learning new systems.
• Prior experience maintaining talent acquisition platforms (PeopleFluent an asset), internet recruiting and using people-sourcing techniques.
• Experience using professional job boards and social networks.
• Must be willing to travel (10%).