Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist

MacDonald Search Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary negotiable

Bonus

Benefits and pension plan

3 weeks' vacation + paid sick days + y

Job summary

MacDonald Search Group is partnering with a global organization to hire a French/English bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist and HR Generalist for a hybrid role in the GTA West. The position blends full-cycle recruitment with hands-on HR duties, including onboarding, HRIS updates, and benefits administration, with 1-2 days in-office weekly based on location.

The role requires 5+ years in high-volume recruitment (sales/leadership focus preferred), post-secondary HR education, and strong

Qualifications

• Must be fully bilingual (French/English) with written and verbal proficiency.
• 5+ years in high-volume recruitment; sales/leadership focus preferred.
• Post-secondary education in HR; CHRP designation is an asset.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for bilingual and non-bilingual roles across Canada, focusing on sales and leadership.
• Develop sourcing strategies and strengthen candidate pipelines while enhancing the employer brand.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs and advise on hiring decisions.
• Oversee onboarding, reference checks, and candidate experience initiatives.
• Support HRIS updates, reporting, and benefits administration.
• Contribute to HR projects to improve efficiency and data integrity.
• Serve as a culture ambassador promoting inclusion and alignment with values.

Skills

Bilingual

High-volume recruitment

HR generalist duties

Onboarding

Collaboration with managers

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in HR

CHRP designation (in progress/asset)

Tools

HRIS software

Benefits administration tools

Job description

POSITION: Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist & HR Generalist

LOCATION: Hybrid - GTA West

MacDonald Search Group is a national permanent placement recruiting firm and we recruit on behalf of hiring companies.

We are recruiting on behalf of a global privately owned corporation and they are on the hunt for a French/EnglishBilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their collaborative Canadian HR team.

This will be a blended role combines full-cycle recruitment with hands-on HR generalist and HR operations duties, helping to shape a positive employee experience from first contact to long-term success.

This is a hybrid position requiring 1-2 days in office/week based on proximity to head office located in GTA West area.

MUST be fully bilingual (French/English) - both written and verbal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for both bilingual and non-bilingual roles across Canada with a focus on sales and leadership positions.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to build strong candidate pipelines and enhance the employer brand.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs and guide effective hiring decisions.
• Manage onboarding, reference checks, and candidate experience initiatives.
• Support HR systems and processes including HRIS updates, reporting, and benefits administration.
• Contribute to HR projects that improve efficiency, data integrity, and team operations.
• Be a culture ambassador — fostering inclusion, engagement, and alignment with company values.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MUST be fully bilingual (French/English) - both written and verbal.
• 5+ years of experience in high-volume recruitment ideally within sales or field-based environments - recruitment experience both on agency side and corporate HR side preferred.
• Post-secondary education in HR or related discipline; CHRP designation (or in progress) is an asset.
• Experience with HRIS systems and/or benefits administration.
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, values-driven culture.

COMPENSATION:

• Base salary (negotiable based on experience level)
• Bonus
• Benefits and pension plan
• 3 weeks' vacation + paid sick days + company-wide year-end closure

MacDonald Search Group is committed to diversity in hiring and more information on our EDI policy can be found on our website.

Thank you for your interest in the role but only qualified candidates will be contacted.