Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

Semtech; Burlington; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor for a contract role, focusing on technical recruiting within the semiconductor and high-tech sectors. The candidate will handle end-to-end recruitment across multiple regions and collaborate with stakeholders to meet hiring objectives.

You will source and assess candidates for engineering, manufacturing, and R&D roles, build a strong employer brand, and maintain ATS records. Prior experience in campus recruiting and Workday is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent).
• 7+ years of technical recruiting experience in semiconductor/high-tech industries.
• Experience recruiting for niche technical roles (hardware/software engineers, IC design, etc.).
• Familiarity with platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, and specialized boards.

Responsibilities

• Support hiring needs across US, Canada, Mexico and parts of Europe.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from requisition to offer.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates.
• Create compensation proposals and lead offers/negotiations.
• Maintain ATS records and provide updates to hiring managers.
• Develop relationships with universities and industry groups.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Semiconductor industry knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

ATS proficiency

Sourcing candidates

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Engineering/Business

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

Glassdoor

Workday

Job description

Location:Burlington or Ottawa, Canada

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor for a contract opportunity, with experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry. The ideal candidate willpossessa deep understanding of technical roles, the semiconductor industry landscape, and the skillsrequiredfor success in engineering, manufacturing, research and development, and other specialized roles. You will play a key role in attracting top-tier talent, ensuring the recruitment process is efficient, and fostering a strong employer brand in the competitive semiconductor job market.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support hiring needs across US, Canada, Mexico and parts of Europe
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from job requisition creation through offer acceptance, ensuring a smooth candidate experience.
• Partner with key business, staffing, and hiring stakeholders to understand need and build solutions for hiringobjectives.
• Effectivelysource, screen, and interview candidates.
• Create compensation package proposals while leading the negotiation and offer process
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners,
• Build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through various sourcing channels, including job boards, networking, social media, and recruitment events.
• Maintainaccurateand up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and provide hiring managers with regular updates on recruitment progress.
• Stay current on industry trends, recruitment best practices, and semiconductor talent needs to continuously improve recruitment strategies.
• Develop andmaintainrelationships with universities, colleges, and industry associations to attract entry-level and experienced technical talent.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and talent movements within the technology sector toprovidestrategic insights to the business.
• Track and report key performance metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, candidate quality) to ensure recruitment goals are being met and continuously optimized

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Engineering, Business, ora relatedfield (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of technical recruiting experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have recruited in the semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech industries.
• Proven experience recruiting for a variety of niche technical roles, such as hardware and software engineers, analog and digital design engineers, high speed test engineers, etc.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor technologies and rolesrequiredin this industry, including an understanding of microelectronics, IC design, chip development, and related fields.
• Familiarity with recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter,Indeed, Glassdoor, and specialized job boards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), resume databases, and other recruitment software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive andsolutions-oriented approach.

Preferred Skills :

• ExperienceutilizingWorkday
• Previousexperience working in a fast-paced, high-growth semiconductor or tech company.
• A strong passion for talent acquisition and a deep understanding of the semiconductor industry’s evolving needs.
• Experience with campus recruiting or diversity andinclusionrecruitment strategies.

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.Incumbents maybe requiredto perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essentialjobfunctions and requirements and are subject topossible modificationtoreasonably accommodateindividuals with disabilities.

We may leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment. Final hiring decisions remain with our Hiring Teams, not AI systems.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is CAD $86,520 - $125,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.