Recruiter (6 month contract)

Rakuten Kobo Inc.•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$63,394 - CA$99,112

About The Position

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for a Recruiter (6 month contract) to join our Global Recruitment team! Reporting to our Senior Manager, Global Recruitment, this person will be partnering across Kobo’s business units to identify top talent for our amazing team. You are driven with an interpersonal savvy that allows you to develop lasting relationships with both candidates and hiring managers. You will be responsible for identifying and generating pipelines of qualified candidates. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of roles across the entire organization. As a key member of the Global Recruitment team, you will see your contributions shape Rakuten’s growth and culture.

Requirements

3-5 years of recruitment experience preferable in both agency and corporate environments
Experience recruiting for both technical and business roles
Proficient in leveraging AI tools to streamline sourcing, automate administrative tasks, and accelerate the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
Expert-level knowledge of applicant tracking systems (e.g. Workday), LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting technologies
Ability to qualify a candidate and understand what each candidate brings to the table, and then connect that candidate with the right opportunity at Rakuten Kobo
Proven experience in full lifecycle technical recruiting within a corporate environment working with multifunctional areas including technical
You must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers
Detail oriented and able to work with a high sense of urgency, within a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in international recruitment an asset

Responsibilities

Manage full cycle recruiting process and ensure a seamless, consistent and positive candidate experience
Source qualified candidates, review resumes and pre-screen candidates while moving the interview process forward in a timely manner
Utilize AI-driven platforms and generative tools to enhance sourcing precision, personalize candidate engagement, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Organize and facilitate interview debriefs
Use competitive intelligence and industry knowledge to research and identify new recruiting channels
Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and hiring teams to source and identify candidates that will excel at Rakuten Kobo
Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting platforms in order to source top talent
Drive offer approval, extension and negotiation
Provide best in class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
Attend external recruitment events and career fairs when needed