Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

BDO•Toronto, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition, you will serve as an embedded, AI-enabled talent advisor aligned to our Assurance & Accounting and Business Services & Outsourcing service lines. You will own full-cycle recruitment while partnering closely with business leaders to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes aligned to business strategy. In this replacement role, you will combine strong execution with proactive advisory capability, leveraging market intelligence, talent insights, and AI-enabled tools to anticipate needs, shape hiring strategies, and build sustainable talent pipelines. You will be expected to deeply understand your business, challenge assumptions, and elevate conversations beyond immediate hiring needs to long-term capability building.

Requirements

5+ years of talent acquisition experience, ideally within professional services or a similar environment
Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment for mid-to-senior level roles
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Advanced sourcing and talent engagement capabilities
Experience working in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Workday) and sourcing tools
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Demonstrated AI acumen or strong willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, providing guidance on talent strategies and hiring decisions
Translate business priorities into effective and actionable hiring strategies
Anticipate talent needs and identify capability gaps aligned to business objectives
Provide data-driven insights using market intelligence, analytics, and industry trends
Own end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior level roles within the aligned portfolio
Deliver hiring outcomes aligned to timelines, quality expectations, and budget considerations
Lead all stages of the recruitment lifecycle, including intake, candidate assessment, offer development, and closing
Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines aligned to current and future hiring needs
Leverage AI-enabled sourcing tools, research techniques, and market mapping to identify and engage talent
Challenge assumptions and present alternative talent solutions to support evolving business needs
Partner closely with hiring managers to ensure alignment on role requirements and hiring approach
Engage HR partners early to ensure alignment with broader talent strategies and processes
Operate as an integrated member of the broader HR team, contributing to aligned talent outcomes
Leverage data, insights, and AI tools to inform hiring strategies and decision-making
Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes through automation, innovation, and best practice
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data within the applicant tracking system (ATS) and support reporting requirements
Apply AI-enabled tools to enhance sourcing, screening, and talent insights
Improve productivity and efficiency by reducing manual processes through digital solutions
Stay informed on emerging AI trends and advancements in talent acquisition
Ensure ethical, responsible, and compliant use of AI in all recruitment activities