Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Give and Go Prepared Foods • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$57,000 - CA$73,000

About The Position

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist leads full-cycle recruitment across multiple portfolios, including plant operations, corporate, and management roles. This role develops and executes targeted hiring strategies, partners with Hiring Managers, and drives the delivery of high-quality talent while strengthening pipelines and enhancing the overall recruitment process.

Requirements

• Completion of college diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Previous 5+ years experience working within a Human Resources department
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)
• Familiar with applicable employment legislation
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and project management skills
• Must be able to meet project deadlines, with good sense of urgency and follow through
• Must have the ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Completion of university degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Previous experience working within a Human Resources department within the manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies for assigned portfolios and searches, including sourcing approaches, selection criteria, tools, and processes
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities across salaried, corporate, plant, and management roles to ensure timely, high-quality hires within budget
• Partner with Hiring Managers to understand talent needs and provide guidance throughout the hiring process
• Conduct interviews, coordinate background checks, prepare offers, and lead offer negotiations
• Manage communication between candidates, Hiring Managers, and HR to ensure a smooth onboarding transition
• Leverage recruitment tools (e.g., LinkedIn, ATS) to build and maintain strong talent pipelines
• Mentor peers and support the development of team members to achieve recruitment goals
• Ensure recruitment and selection processes align with professional standards and provincial legislation
• Evaluate and refine hiring practices, criteria, and procedures to drive consistency and effectiveness
• Provide training and support to Hiring Managers and HR partners on recruitment processes and best practices
• Maintain ongoing understanding of workforce needs through stakeholder engagement
• Support the development and expansion of pipeline programs, including campus, community, and industry partnerships
• Build networks through career fairs, events, and professional associations
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives across digital and social channels
• Help position the organization as an employer of choice to attract diverse, high-quality talent
• Maintain recruitment data, including vacancy tracking, ATS updates, and pipeline activity
• Generate reports and dashboards to monitor recruitment performance and identify trends
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, tools, and candidate experience
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to peers and/or junior team members
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the Talent Acquisition team
• Participate in regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and align on priorities

Benefits

• Ongoing learning, development, and meaningful career progression
• An environment where ideas are encouraged, perspectives are valued, and impact is recognized

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree