Talent Acquisition Specialist

Merrithew International Inc. • Scarborough, ON

11d • CA$62,000 - CA$72,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Merrithew is seeking a proactive and relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment across our global organization. This position is ideal for a recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment, enjoys building strong talent pipelines, and takes a strategic approach to attracting exceptional talent across multiple regions. You are a skilled recruiter with a headhunter mindset, passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate experience while partnering closely with hiring managers to drive business success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience leading end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Experience recruiting across multiple regions, including Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple requisitions and supporting recruitment across various business units or locations.
• Strong expertise using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with ADP Recruitment is considered an asset.
• Advanced sourcing experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent sourcing platforms.
• Proven success identifying and engaging passive candidates with a proactive, headhunter approach.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Human Resources related designation is an asset.
• experience with ADP Recruitment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for positions across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring needs and develop proactive recruitment strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders across Merrithew and its affiliated companies to support workforce planning and recruitment initiatives.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to create compelling job descriptions and job postings that attract high-quality candidates.
• Create and execute innovative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, professional networks, referrals, and other sourcing channels to build diverse talent pipelines.
• Develop structured interview guides and competency-based interview questions tailored to each role, equipping hiring managers with effective tools to conduct consistent, objective, and inclusive interviews that accurately assess candidate skills, experience, and cultural alignment.
• Develop and maintain an engaging employer brand through professional networking and social media recruitment initiatives.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience by providing timely communication and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
• Partner with the People & Culture team to facilitate a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment metrics within the ADP Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, workflows, and candidate engagement strategies.
• Support recruitment initiatives across Merrithew's growing portfolio of companies, adapting recruitment approaches to meet the unique needs of each business.

Benefits

• Merrithew is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Merrithew is committed to providing a barrier-free access workplace. If you need accommodation at any stage of your application, or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us "[email protected]"
• Merrithew is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our organization respects and follows the letter and spirit of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other code grounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level