Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Smith + Andersen • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Toronto office of Smith + Andersen is currently seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to help attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent who will support our continued growth across Canada. This is an exciting opportunity for a recruitment professional who is passionate about finding great talent and building strong partnerships across the business. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping the employee experience from the very first interaction, helping the organization attract top candidates, support hiring leaders, and strengthen talent pipelines for future growth. This role is ideal for someone who combines strategy, relationship management, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a CHRP, CHRL, or similar professional designation is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including leading full-cycle recruitment for specialized, technical, or professional roles preferably within a corporate environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and project management skills to manage difficult-to-fill searches and multiple competing priorities
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers, providing guidance and recruitment strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience using recruitment metrics and best practices to drive talent acquisition process improvements.
• Advanced experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies, with the ability to optimize workflows, maintain data integrity, and support process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Champion talent acquisition excellence by enhancing employer branding, identifying process inefficiencies, and implementing innovative practices that improve recruitment outcomes.
• Collaborate with hiring managers in assigned client groups to understand current and future talent needs, develop recruitment strategies, and lead full-cycle recruitment from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Assess applications, lead phone screenings, and identify top talent by evaluating candidates against role requirements and team needs.
• Lead and continuously enhance the organization’s national early career program, including internships, co-ops, and new graduate initiatives, by developing and executing annual campus recruiting plans, success metrics, and university partnership strategies.
• Deliver a seamless, candidate-centered interview experience by coordinating schedules, maintaining engagement throughout the process, gathering timely feedback, and supporting a smooth offer process.
• Drive talent acquisition performance through recruitment analytics by monitoring key performance indicators, including time to fill, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance rate.
• Lead recruitment-based projects, providing expertise to advance the talent acquisition function.
• Champion applicant tracking system optimization to improve efficiency, data integrity, and the overall recruitment experience for hiring managers and candidates.
• Champion the ongoing enhancement of talent acquisition processes, policies, tools, and systems. Identify opportunities for improvement from sourcing to onboarding and develop project plans to implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with provincial employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain and update the job description library to reflect evolving roles and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events

What This Job Offers

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