Senior Talent Consultant

Cielo

About The Position

The Senior Talent Consultant provides strategic talent sourcing solutions to Cielo’s sourcing teams and hiring teams in client organizations. Working closely with senior leadership and HR teams, the consultant learns business objectives and hiring plans and develops talent attraction strategies that support those objectives. The role uses industry insights and best practices to help clients acquire talent that supports their growth and success. The consultant oversees recruitment activities in collaboration with recruiters and hiring leaders, supports a positive candidate experience, promotes employer brands, and provides market research and data-driven insights to improve sourcing strategies. The role also builds candidate pipelines, champions inclusive hiring practices, manages vendor and stakeholder relationships, and ensures recruitment processes comply with applicable labour, employment, and data privacy requirements. As a subject matter expert, the Senior Talent Consultant coaches and guides their team, leads team huddles, serves as a first line of escalation, and assists the Delivery Lead with onboarding and training. The role also identifies opportunities to improve sourcing processes and recruitment efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Cielo TalentCloud ACE certification required.
At least 5 years of experience in sourcing or recruiting.
Extensive specialized sourcing experience in at least two industries.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), automation tools, and specialized sourcing methods.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with candidates, client stakeholders, and vendors.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to find creative solutions to complex talent attraction challenges.
Ability to think strategically and align talent attraction strategies with business goals.
Strong collaboration skills to guide sourcing teams.
In-depth knowledge of relevant industries, job markets, and talent trends.
Project management skills to handle multiple recruitment initiatives, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in designing talent attraction solutions.
Ability to use data analytics and sourcing metrics to evaluate talent attraction strategies.
Familiarity with labour laws in major markets, employment regulations, and data privacy requirements.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs, market conditions, and recruitment challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Continuous learning and improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
Global sourcing exposure in the relevant industries.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leadership and HR teams to understand workforce needs and develop strategic talent attraction plans aligned with business objectives.
Work with recruiters and hiring leaders to oversee job profiling, candidate sourcing, assessment, and selection while maintaining a positive candidate experience.
Promote the employer brand and position the organization as an employer of choice.
Conduct market research on talent trends, industry benchmarks, and best practices, and share insights to improve recruitment strategies.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines for critical and high-demand positions.
Screen candidates using effective interview and selection methods, including competency-based questions and assessment tools.
Promote inclusive hiring practices and ensure diverse candidate slates.
Use data analytics and sourcing metrics to evaluate talent attraction strategies and guide process improvements.
Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and other vendors, and liaise with hiring managers and stakeholders.
Ensure recruitment processes comply with relevant labour laws, industry regulations, and data privacy regulations.
Represent client organizations at networking events, job fairs, and industry conferences to expand talent networks and promote employer brands.
Stay current with trends, technologies, and best practices in talent attraction.
Act as a subject matter expert, providing daily coaching and direction to the team and leading team huddles.
Serve as the first line of escalation and ensure appropriate sourcing leadership is informed and involved in resolving issues.
Assist the Delivery Lead with onboarding and training new team members.
Identify opportunities to improve talent sourcing processes and recommend ways to enhance recruitment efficiency.