Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Emburse; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive impactful recruiting programs and strategies. The role emphasizes independent execution, collaboration, and influencing hiring outcomes. Candidates should have extensive recruiting experience, particularly in high-growth environments and SaaS sectors. This hybrid position fosters a collaborative culture while managing complex recruitment processes to ensure a strong talent pipeline.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible work

Inclusive environment

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in high-growth environments.
• At least 2 recent years in sourcing and screening highly technical, software development talent.
• SaaS recruiting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and closing strategies for complex searches.
• Communicate clear decisions and facilitate discussions with senior leaders.
• Improve and streamline recruiting processes.

Skills

Sourcing and closing amid ambiguity

Tactical and strategic recruiting capabilities

Exceptional communication skills

Influencing hiring outcomes

Process improvement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS platforms

Lever

Job description

Who We Are:

At Emburse, you’ll not just imagine the future – you’ll build it. As a leader in travel and expense solutions, we are creating a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary

People Operations supports Emburse’s vision by championing employees as our greatest asset. We deliver exceptional service, promote growth and inclusion, and foster a culture of respect, creativity, and innovation.

About the Team

Join a team of three dedicated TA professionals building a world‑class, globally informed recruiting function. We focus on humanizing the hiring process through transparency, reliability, and an exceptional candidate experience. We serve as Emburse’s hub for talent expertise, developing strong partnerships and diverse, high-quality talent pipelines.

This is a hybrid role based in our lovely Toronto office 3 days per week, to foster our fun and collaborative culture!

Position Summary

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist leads sourcing and closing strategies, influences hiring outcomes, and drives impactful recruiting programs. This role requires comfort with ambiguity, independent execution, and strong collaboration across regions and teams.

Essential Functions

Scope & Influence

Manage 8–12 complex, concurrent searches.

Own sourcing and closing strategies, often in undefined or evolving scenarios.

Deliver independently and in partnership with hiring managers, HR, and Finance.

Execution

Lead scalable, innovative sourcing and closing strategies.

Remove hiring barriers and accelerate the recruiting process.

Balance short‑ and long‑term priorities in challenging situations.

Drive cross‑functional alignment and adoption of recruiting methodologies.

Provide expertise and guidance to partners at all levels.

Communication

Communicate clearly and concisely in all formats.

Facilitate detailed discussions and present decisions confidently to senior leaders (up to 3 tiers above).

Impact

Influence hiring outcomes, efficiency, and performance metrics.

Support initiatives with significant cross‑regional reach.

Process Improvement

Improve and streamline recruiting processes.

Establish predictable workflows and champion new tools and channels.

Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, ideally in high‑growth environments.

At least 2 recent years sourcing and screening highly technical, software development talent.

SaaS recruiting experience preferred.

Experience with ATS platforms required; Experience with Lever a plus.

Required Skills

Expertise in sourcing and closing amid ambiguity.

Strong tactical and strategic recruiting capabilities.

Exceptional communication skills across varied audiences.

Ability to influence hiring outcomes and manage projects effectively.

Proven process improvement and tool adoption experience.

Why Emburse?

• A Company with Momentum – We serve 12M+ users across 120 countries, helping businesses modernize their finance operations.
• A Team That Innovates – Work alongside some of the brightest minds in finance, tech, and AI to solve real‑world challenges.
• A Culture That Empowers – Competitive pay, flexible work, and an inclusive, collaborative environment that supports your success.
• A Career That Matters – Your work here drives efficiency, innovation, and smarter financial decision‑making for businesses everywhere.

Shape your future & find what’s next at Emburse.

Emburse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Emburse complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.