Manage full-cycle technical recruitment across North America, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate engagement, and onboarding. Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies, assess technical candidates, maintain ATS records, and report on recruitment metrics. Conduct market research on talent trends and salary benchmarks while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Vaughan, ON - Hybrid
Onsite Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
About the Role
TechBlocks is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition Team. This role involves implementing effective recruiting strategies, sourcing and screening talented IT professionals while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding technical candidates across various roles.
Sourcing Candidates: Utilize various sourcing techniques, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals to identify potential candidates.
Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, develop effective recruitment strategies, and set clear expectations for the hiring process.
Screening and Interviewing: Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidates’ technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
Candidate Engagement: Maintain ongoing communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and talent acquisition best practices to attract top talent.
Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all recruitment activities in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Reporting: Provide regular reports on recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline status, and sourcing effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: 6+ years of experience in technical recruitment, with mandatory hands-on recruitment experience across North America, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with software development, IT roles, and related technologies.
Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with candidates and hire managers.
Tools: Proficient in using ATS, job boards, and sourcing tools.
TechBlocks Vaughan, Ontario, CAN Office
Suite 4,, 399 Applewood Crescent, , , Vaughan, Ontario , Canada, L4K 4J3
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