New Grad Talent Planner

Job description

Position Description:

This role is hybrid and requires you to be in our downtown Toronto office (250 Yonge Street) 2-3 times per week.

CGI is seeking a New Grad to join our Talent Planning team to support our Financial Services Business Unit across the Greater Toronto Area. This candidate will be reporting into the Manager of Talent Planning and Resource Management.

Here is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic resourcing team which:
• Supports leaders with their bench and internal resourcing;
• Optimizes tools, systems and reporting related to Resource Management;
• Ensures effective set up in the system for new talent;
• Manage internal stakeholders by working closely with Hiring Managers to identify, create, track and maintain relevant resourcing information.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Role and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the complete cycle of activities linked to the opening and closing of job postings;
• Support Hiring Managers in identifying their needs by creating service orders in our talent planning tool
• Conduct proactive internal searches using internal talent planning tool, reviewing skills on the bench, and bring suggestions to the team collaboration meeting
• Organize interviews between internal candidates and Hiring Managers. If there is no internal candidate, transfer the request to the talent acquisition (recruitment) team;
• Ensure the description used for the posting corresponds to the Hiring Manager’s needs, is complete and professional;
• Act as a coach to both internal candidates and Hiring Managers and propose creative three-way moves when possible;
• Escalate sensitive or high-risk staffing situations to manager, as appropriate
• Cross collaborate with other Talent Planning Analysts across geographic business units in Canada
• Track progress; provide assistance and follow-up with Hiring Managers, other Talent Planners and potentially the Talent Acquisition teams in various business units in order to ensure an efficient staffing process;
• Generate and maintain comprehensive Resource Management records, reports, presentations, and conduct data analysis to derive actionable insights, facilitating informed decision-making;
• Provide support with project assignments, including assigning members, extending end dates, marking tasks as complete, and performing data cleanup;
• Act as a point of contact for members not on assignment:
o Help them complete their profiles and resumes;
o Keep in touch with them on potential opportunities;
o Job search, schedule interviews, acquire feedback;
o Follow-up on job applications;
o Document various resourcing processes;
o Provide input and suggestions for process improvements;
o Update various reports.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Skills Required:
• Previous experience with HRIS tools, Excel and PowerPoint (must understand basic concepts)
• Time management and the ability to working in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt to change.
• Acts with tact and diplomacy, knows how to handle confidential employee data
• High level of organization and attention to administrative and reporting details
• High level of empathy and positive encouragement with internal employees facing a stressful time in their career

Requirements:
• Previous experience with HRIS tools, Excel and PowerPoint (must understand basic concepts)
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately manage confidential information;
• Ability to deal with several files in progress at the same time;
• Excellent communication skills and good team player;
• Capability to positively influence stakeholders.

Skills:

·  Detail-oriented
·  Resource Management
·  Analytical Thinking

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.