Specialist Talent Acquisition

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Specialist Talent Acquisition based in Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to manage end-to-end recruitment for positions across the United States and Canada within a dynamic, global environment. You will partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and attract highly qualified talent. The position combines sourcing, candidate assessment, stakeholder consultation, and recruitment process management. You will build strong talent pipelines while contributing to a positive and consistent candidate experience. Your insights into talent markets and recruiting trends will help shape effective hiring strategies and processes. This is an impactful opportunity for a recruitment professional who enjoys working across functions and making a visible contribution to organizational growth.

Accountabilities:: Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned positions, from sourcing and screening through interviewing, offer management, and reference or background checks.

Develop compelling job advertisements and recruitment materials and manage postings across career websites, job boards, and other relevant platforms.

Source qualified candidates through job boards, resume databases, social media, referrals, and other talent acquisition channels.

Screen resumes and credentials against position requirements and conduct initial interviews, assessments, and candidate evaluations as appropriate.

Build and maintain talent pipelines and candidate pools for both current and future hiring needs.

Coordinate interviews and maintain accurate records of applicants, interview outcomes, and recruitment activity within the applicant tracking system.

Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand role requirements, business priorities, and recruitment needs.

Advise stakeholders on talent acquisition trends, labor market conditions, sourcing strategies, and candidate availability.

Collaborate with recruitment agencies when required, ensuring alignment on position requirements, candidate profiles, and recruitment processes.

Serve as a key point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, promoting a strong employer brand and positive candidate experience.

Provide recruiting progress updates, analytical reports, and hiring insights to hiring managers and internal resourcing stakeholders.

Evaluate the effectiveness of recruiting methods and proactively identify opportunities to improve hiring processes, sourcing strategies, and overall recruitment efficiency.

Requirements:

At least 1.5 years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition.

Experience managing recruitment activities across multiple stages of the hiring lifecycle, from candidate sourcing through offer.

Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, resume databases, social media recruiting platforms, and candidate management tools.

Knowledge of effective interview techniques, candidate assessment approaches, and modern sourcing methodologies.

Strong understanding of recruitment processes and general human resources practices.

Working knowledge of employment law and relevant recruitment compliance considerations.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities.

Analytical mindset with the ability to track recruitment activity, interpret hiring data, and identify process improvements.

Experience recruiting within the clinical research, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries is considered an advantage.

A proactive, collaborative, and candidate-focused approach with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes.

Benefits:

Opportunity to contribute to recruitment activities within a dynamic, growing, and globally distributed organization.

Exposure to hiring across the United States and Canada and the opportunity to work with diverse roles and stakeholders.

Opportunity to develop expertise across sourcing, candidate assessment, stakeholder management, and full-cycle recruitment.

Collaborative environment with opportunities to build strong relationships across business and functional teams.

Opportunity to contribute directly to talent strategy, recruitment process improvements, and organizational growth.

Professional environment focused on people, quality, and meaningful impact.

Potential to expand industry knowledge within the clinical research, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors.

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