Senior Associate, Recruitment Services

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco LLC is seeking a Senior Associate for Recruitment Services in Toronto. The role involves identifying and managing candidates for permanent positions, collaborating with sales teams, and utilizing tools for effective recruitment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and CPA designation, with a focus on customer relationships and results-oriented strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA designation required.
• 0–18 months of experience in audit, tax, or public accounting preferred.
• Previous recruiting or business development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and recruit qualified talent to fulfill job orders.
• Utilize Bullhorn to log all activity and manage a book of business.
• Collaborate with teammates to fulfill open positions across business lines.

Skills

Customer/Candidate Focus

Results Oriented

Communicates Effectively

Planning, Forethought, and Alignment

Interpersonal Intelligence

Decision Quality

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA designation

Job description

Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings.

Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)
• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!

Description:

The Senior Associate, Recruitment Services is responsible for identifying, screening, and managing candidates and consultants for permanent, direct-hire positions. This position works with the sales team to fulfill open job orders while managing candidates and consultants throughout the hiring process. This role will collaborate with business stakeholders, leaders, and subject matter experts to plan and deliver projects effectively and timely.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify, assess, and recruit qualified talent to fulfill job orders.
• Update, review, and actively utilize a candidate skills matrix in recruitment activities.
• Perform weekly interviews in line with performance objectives.
• Generate leads via professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions that support business development/sales efforts.
• Utilize Bullhorn to log all activity, notes, and information vital to managing and growing a book of business as well as planning daily activities.
• Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Competencies:

• Customer/Candidate Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Results Oriented: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers clear written and verbal communication tailored to different audiences. Active listening to ensure understanding.
• Planning, Forethought, and Alignment: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Interpersonal Intelligence: Understands self and others’ emotions, manages emotions to create a comfortable environment, and builds rapport with diverse individuals through respect, dignity, and integrity.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that advance organizational goals.
• Collaborative: Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals, seeks input, and builds trust through collaboration.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA designation required.
• 0–18 months of experience in audit, tax, or public accounting, or relevant experience highly preferred.
• Previous recruiting or business development experience is a plus.

Location: Hybrid (remote options may be considered with management approval)

Travel Requirements: Less than 5% (minimal travel)

Physical Demands: Frequent sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination, repetitive motion. Infrequent lifting up to 10 pounds.

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