Talent Operations Specialist

HighlightTA

7d•Remote

About The Position

At HighlightTA, we’re your on-demand talent team. We simplify hiring by embedding experienced talent partners directly into client teams, running high-impact searches, or managing end-to-end talent functions. Our data-driven, flexible model helps startups and scaling companies hire world-class talent quickly and sustainably. We’re looking for a Talent Operations Specialist who’s the glue that keeps our recruiting and talent operations engine running smoothly — and helps it scale. You’ll ensure candidates, recruiters, and talent programs move quickly and consistently, using good judgment to spot issues, prioritize, and keep things moving. If you love bringing order to chaos, thinking a step ahead, and balancing operational work with a bit of creativity, this could be a great fit. This role is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in Ontario, Nova Scotia, or Alberta, and requires availability during EST core working hours.

Requirements

You have 2+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent operations, HR support, or a similar role
You’ve worked in an ATS (Ashby preferred — we can train the right person)
You’re comfortable working in modern collaboration tools such as MacOS, Google Workspace, and Slack
You’re detail-oriented and take pride in catching small mistakes before anyone else does
You care deeply about creating an excellent candidate experience
You’re highly organized and comfortable juggling multiple tasks and priorities
You move fast, stay proactive, and follow through
You communicate clearly, confidently, and with warmth
You can assess a situation, use good judgment, and take action — while knowing when to ask questions or escalate

Responsibilities

Support interview coordination across roles, clients, and time zones (mostly automated, stepping in for exceptions)
Post and manage job ads, job materials, and candidate data in Ashby
Prepare and send offers and support candidate communication throughout the process
Support resume screening and light sourcing as needed to help keep roles moving
Troubleshoot scheduling, data, or process issues to keep things on track
Execute and support recruiting workflows, audits, reporting, and overall ATS hygiene
Coordinate talent programs, starting with our outplacement service
Support additional talent operations initiatives and projects as needed
Create and publish recruiting-related social content, turning jobs into engaging posts and helping improve how roles show up externally
Across all areas, you’ll apply critical thinking and judgment to identify issues, prioritize, and improve how things run day to day.