Talent Acquisition Specialist

at  Acara Solutions

Our client, located in Mississauga ON, is in search of a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will possess demonstrated expertise in managing the full-cycle recruitment process, including recruiting for roles ranging from entry-level to senior positions and assessing candidates for both technical and soft skills. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and adopt a strategic approach to develop a proactive talent pipeline, ensuring readiness and alignment with organizational needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-Secondary education in Human Resources or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years full cycle recruiting experience with proven success in sourcing and placing candidates within niche markets
• Excellent candidate search skills, with the ability to source active and passive candidates
• Demonstrated experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, including experience with Boolean sourcing
• Experience working with an ATS and Excel
• Willingness to acquire industry knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a natural ability to build trusting relationships
• Knowledgeable about sourcing techniques and recruitment strategies
• Skilled in conducting interviews that assess behaviors and competencies
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously and meet all hiring deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently
• Ability to operate with a high sense of urgency while not compromising on attention to detail
• Experienced in handling sensitive and personal information with discretion and professionalism
  Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law
  Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

• Manage full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing applicants, screening resumes, interviewing candidates, and providing a shortlist to hiring managers
• Collaborate with Management to identify personnel needs, and conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to gain a thorough understanding of job specifications, duties, qualifications, and required skills
• Provide subject matter expertise in recruitment for all departments, with the capability to coach hiring managers on the hiring process
• Develop and maintain a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need, ensuring a current and active talent pipeline
• Keep accurate track of candidates and job openings within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Excel
• Ensure that all screening, hiring, and selection processes comply with employment laws and regulations
• Develop and promote talent acquisition initiatives that enhance the quality and efficiency of the recruitment processes