Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Techblocks; Toronto, Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TechBlocks is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition Team. This role focuses on delivering end-to-end recruitment for technical roles across North America, emphasizing a positive candidate experience and strategic sourcing.

You will partner with hiring managers to understand requirements, conduct thorough screenings, and manage the ATS for accurate data and reporting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technical recruitment.
• Experience across North America.
• Hands-on recruitment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, networking and referrals.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define requirements and timelines.
• Screen and interview candidates for technical skills and culture fit.
• Maintain candidate engagement throughout the process.
• Stay updated on salary benchmarks and industry trends.
• Maintain ATS records and recruitment metrics.
• Generate regular recruitment reports (time-to-fill, pipeline, sourcing).

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in HR

Business Administration

Related field

Tools

ATS

Job boards

Sourcing tools

Job description

TechBlocks is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition Team. This role involves implementing effective recruiting strategies, sourcing and screening talented IT professionals while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding technical candidates across various roles.

Sourcing Candidates: Utilize various sourcing techniques, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals to identify potential candidates.

Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, develop effective recruitment strategies, and set clear expectations for the hiring process.

Screening and Interviewing: Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidates’ technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.

Candidate Engagement: Maintain ongoing communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.

Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and talent acquisition best practices to attract top talent.

Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all recruitment activities in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Reporting: Provide regular reports on recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline status, and sourcing effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: 6+ years of experience in technical recruitment, with mandatory hands-on recruitment experience across North America, preferably in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with software development, IT roles, and related technologies.

Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with candidates and hire managers.

Tools: Proficient in using ATS, job boards, and sourcing tools.