Company Description
Since 2008, Chens Enterprises Corporation has been a leading wholesale distributor of food and household products in Canada. Headquartered in Mississauga with a Western Division in Richmond, BC, Chens is home to the Chens brand and our private labels, Trensité Dairy and Applewood Signature. We connect trusted global brands with retailers across the country - from major chains to independent and Asian supermarkets, small businesses, and food service customers. Learn more at chensec.com.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This is a full-time, on-site role at our head office at 5830 Coopers Ave., Mississauga. You will lead end-to-end recruitment across departments, sourcing top talent to support our growth, and help strengthen Chens’ reputation as an employer of choice.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-cycle recruitment: Manage the end-to-end hiring process, including drafting job descriptions, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and managing offer negotiations
- Strategic sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract active and passive candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, community networks, and industry events
- Stakeholder partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing market insights, salary benchmarking, and guidance on hiring best practices
- Bilingual engagement: Conduct interviews and assess candidates in English and Mandarin to ensure cultural and technical fit for bilingual roles
- Employer branding: Champion Chens as an employer of choice and strengthen our employer brand online and in local communities
- Process improvement: Track key recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire), maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and identify ways to improve the hiring workflow
- Onboarding support: Work with the broader HR team to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee
Qualifications
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition experience, preferably in wholesale, distribution, FMCG, or retail
- Strong understanding of Ontario and Canadian employment laws, recruitment best practices, and modern sourcing techniques
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and HRIS platforms
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
- Native or full professional proficiency in Mandarin and English, written and verbal (preferred)
- CHRP/CHRL designation is an asset
- Able to reliably commute to Mississauga, ON
Compensation & Benefits
- $45,000–$60,000 per year
- Dental care, vision care, life insurance, disability insurance
- Casual dress and on-site parking
How to Apply
Please send your resume to avery.liu@chensec.com. This posting is for an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
