Recruitment & Retention Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
At Hercules, our people are our strength. We’re growing across Canada and looking for a Recruitment & Retention Specialist who will lead high-impact recruitment and build retention programs that help our people stay, grow, and succeed.
This is a strategic position, perfect for a recruiter who wants to influence talent strategy, partner with leadership, and build long-term programs that shape the future of our workforce.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Competitive salaries plus bonuses
- Generous RRSP matching program 5% (after one year)
- Full health and dental benefits (shared costs)
- Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
- Fun & engaging working environment
- Free parking
- Full-time, Monday–Friday with flexible hours.
Principle Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades, technical roles, and leadership positions
- Build proactive sourcing pipelines and manage LinkedIn Recruiter strategies
- Partner with Branch Managers and GMs to forecast staffing needs
- Strengthen Hercules’ employer brand and talent attraction efforts
- Analyze turnover data and lead branch-level retention plans
- Conduct stay interviews and exit interviews
- Develop onboarding, engagement, and early-retention programs
- Coach leaders on recruitment and retention best practices
- Track metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and retention trends
Required knowledge and training
- 5+ years full-cycle recruitment experience (technical/industrial preferred)
- Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Premium and other direct sourcing tools
- Ability to build relationships and influence leaders
- Experience analyzing data and using metrics to drive decisions
- Background in retention planning, engagement, or onboarding (asset)
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Post-secondary education in HR or Business (CPHR an asset)
The Hercules Group of Companies is a national leader in industrial lifting, rigging, material handling, and safety solutions, proudly supporting critical industries across Canada. With multiple business units and branch locations coast to coast, we deliver high-quality products, certified inspections, specialized training, and reliable field services to keep our customers safe and productive. Our teams work collaboratively, innovate constantly, and share a commitment to exceptional service. At Hercules, we invest in our people, promote from within, and provide opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
As an employer, we focus on continually enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees and pride ourselves for building and improving upon our cultures of safety and dedicated customer service.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check; drivers abstract and reference checks as a condition of employment
Skills
Required
- Analysis Skills
About Hercules Group of Companies
The Hercules Group of Companies is comprised of the following brands; Hercules SLR, Spartan Industrial Marine, Stellar Industrial Sales and Wire Rope Industries Atlantic and Hercules Machining and Millwright Services. Our vision is to be a global leader focused on a culture of safety, learning & growth. This vision motivates everyone across the entire group of companies and drives our corporate success.
Recruitment & Retention Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
At Hercules, our people are our strength. We’re growing across Canada and looking for a Recruitment & Retention Specialist who will lead high-impact recruitment and build retention programs that help our people stay, grow, and succeed.
This is a strategic position, perfect for a recruiter who wants to influence talent strategy, partner with leadership, and build long-term programs that shape the future of our workforce.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Competitive salaries plus bonuses
- Generous RRSP matching program 5% (after one year)
- Full health and dental benefits (shared costs)
- Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
- Fun & engaging working environment
- Free parking
- Full-time, Monday–Friday with flexible hours.
Principle Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades, technical roles, and leadership positions
- Build proactive sourcing pipelines and manage LinkedIn Recruiter strategies
- Partner with Branch Managers and GMs to forecast staffing needs
- Strengthen Hercules’ employer brand and talent attraction efforts
- Analyze turnover data and lead branch-level retention plans
- Conduct stay interviews and exit interviews
- Develop onboarding, engagement, and early-retention programs
- Coach leaders on recruitment and retention best practices
- Track metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and retention trends
Required knowledge and training
- 5+ years full-cycle recruitment experience (technical/industrial preferred)
- Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Premium and other direct sourcing tools
- Ability to build relationships and influence leaders
- Experience analyzing data and using metrics to drive decisions
- Background in retention planning, engagement, or onboarding (asset)
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Post-secondary education in HR or Business (CPHR an asset)
The Hercules Group of Companies is a national leader in industrial lifting, rigging, material handling, and safety solutions, proudly supporting critical industries across Canada. With multiple business units and branch locations coast to coast, we deliver high-quality products, certified inspections, specialized training, and reliable field services to keep our customers safe and productive. Our teams work collaboratively, innovate constantly, and share a commitment to exceptional service. At Hercules, we invest in our people, promote from within, and provide opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
As an employer, we focus on continually enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees and pride ourselves for building and improving upon our cultures of safety and dedicated customer service.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check; drivers abstract and reference checks as a condition of employment
Skills
Required
- Analysis Skills
About Hercules Group of Companies
The Hercules Group of Companies is comprised of the following brands; Hercules SLR, Spartan Industrial Marine, Stellar Industrial Sales and Wire Rope Industries Atlantic and Hercules Machining and Millwright Services. Our vision is to be a global leader focused on a culture of safety, learning & growth. This vision motivates everyone across the entire group of companies and drives our corporate success.