Talent Advisor

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Herc Rentals is seeking a Talent Advisor in North York, Ontario for a hybrid, Canada wide role focused on building partnerships with colleges, universities and trade schools to source candidates for sales internships, trainee and apprenticeship programs. You will fill requisitions, attend campus career fairs, interview applicants, assess fit, complete onboarding paperwork, and report recruiting metrics after events while promoting Herc as a top employer. The ideal candidate has at least three years of full cycle recruiting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to partner with educational institutions and military bases, plus proficiency with tools like SuccessFactors and a valid driver’s license. Pay is 75,000 to 80,000 plus bonus, with strong benefits. Tips: tailor your resume to highlight campus recruiting wins, quantify impact, show relationship building, and reference your data driven decision making; if you are an existing Herc employee, apply via the internal portal.

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 pro forma total revenues reaching approximately $5.1 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 612 locations and has about 9,900 employees in North America as of September 30, 2025.

In Canada, Herc Rentals has a significant presence with multiple locations across the country. The company provides a wide range of equipment rental services to various industries, including construction, industrial, and government sectors. Herc Rentals is committed to supporting Canadian businesses by offering high-quality equipment and exceptional customer service. The company also focuses on safety and sustainability, ensuring that its operations comply with Canadian regulations and standards.

Job Purpose

The Talent Advisor is accountable to implement recruitment strategies and execute recruitment activities across Canada. He/She focuses on building and maintaining partnerships at colleges, universities and trade schools, specifically focusing on candidates for our sales internships, trainee and apprenticeship programs. This position will be a hybrid role, working from home, attending live events, and working at the branch once per week.

What you will do...

• • Filling Requisitions as needed by the business.
  • Attend campus career fairs, interact with students and promote the Herc Rentals brand.
  • Conducting interviews and sorting through applicants to fill open positions.
  • Assessing applicants' knowledge, skills, and experience to best suit open positions.
  • Completing paperwork for new hires.
  • Attracting suitable candidates through databases, online employment forums, social media, etc.
  • Contact college, university and technical schools to provide informative materials about Herc programs.
  • Build and maintain good relationships with educational institutions.
  • Collaborating with department managers to compile a consistent list of requirements.
  • Report on recruiting metrics after every career event, including number of candidates interviewed and hired.
  • Promote Herc’s reputation and attractiveness as a good employment opportunity.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and compliance with employment regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with educational institutions and military bases.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and tools, such as SuccessFactors.
• Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and data to make informed decisions and improve the recruitment process.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Proven 3 years’ work experience as a full-cycle recruiter. Industry experience would be considered an asset.
• Solid ability to conduct interviews at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to source candidates through databases and social media.
• Ability to multi-task and work constructively under high pressure.
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract.

Req #: 67176

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Pay Range: $75,000 - $80,000 plus bonus 

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role. 

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Healthcare spending account
Smoking Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program
Herc Life Wellness Program
 
Building Your Financial Future
Company matched Pension Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Non Registered Savings Plan
Tax Free Spending Account (TFSA)
  
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Vacation Time Off (Minimum 3 weeks)
Paid sick days
Military leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Mechanic Tool reimbursement of up to $500 per year
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
 
Protecting You & Your Family
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
 

Herc Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. Herc Rentals does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) for sourcing or recruiting candidates.