Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a high-impact Senior Technical Talent Advisor to join our team in Markham. This is not just a high-volume execution role; we are looking for a recruitment partner who acts as a strategic consultant to the business. You will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier software engineering and technical talent while providing data-driven insights to our leadership team.

The Role: Impact & Mentality
As a Talent Advisor, you will go beyond "filling seats." You will be an expert in the software industry landscape, helping our hiring managers refine their requirements and improve the candidate experience.

Advantages
Gaining experience in a growth mindset company
Possibility of extending or leading permanent
Flexibility with work location

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership: Act as a consultant to leadership and hiring managers, advising on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability within the software sector.

End-to-End Ownership: Drive the full recruitment lifecycle for technical roles, from initial intake meetings to complex offer negotiations.

Passive Sourcing & Marketing: Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to engage "top 10%" passive talent who aren't on the job boards.

Process Optimization: Audit and improve the candidate lifecycle, ensuring a high-touch, professional experience that reflects our brand.

Lifecycle Management: Draft compelling job descriptions, coordinate multi-stage interview loops, and facilitate post-interview debriefs to ensure objective hiring decisions.

Onboarding Integration: Partner with HR to ensure a seamless transition from "Candidate" to "Employee," initiating a successful onboarding journey.

Qualifications
Software Industry Expertise: A proven track record of recruiting for complex technical roles (Software Engineers, Architects, DevOps, etc.) is essential.

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting, with at least 3 years focused exclusively on the technical/software space.

Advisor Mindset: You are comfortable challenging the status quo and providing feedback to hiring managers to ensure the best hiring outcomes.

Technical Savvy: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and data tracking.

Compliance & Best Practices: A deep understanding of recruitment ethics, employment standards, and "best-in-class" hiring methodologies.

Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation skills, a high sense of urgency, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Summary
If this role sounds like you or you know someone in your network that would be well suited, please apply and also send your resume with the subject line "6 Month Recruiter Opportunity" to jordyn.knoll@randstad.ca

Thank you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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