Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist

ProCogia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist, where you will lead recruitment efforts and support key HR initiatives. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic hybrid environment, engaging with a diverse global workforce. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates while contributing to employee engagement and retention strategies. With a focus on personal development and a culture of equality, this position is ideal for those looking to grow their HR expertise in a supportive setting. Be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration in delivering top-class data solutions.

Benefits

Stocked kitchen

Weekly Breakfast Club

Ping-Pong tournaments

Monthly employee events

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in talent acquisition or HR roles.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• Lead onboarding processes and enhance new hire experiences.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of Employment Laws

Hybrid Work Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Greenhouse

BambooHR

Job description

Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist

About ProCogia:
We’re a diverse, close-knit team with a common pursuit of providing top-class, end-to-end data solutions for our clients. In return for your talent and expertise, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, generous benefits, along with ample opportunity for personal development. ‘Growth mindset’ is something we seek in all our new hires and has helped drive much of our recent growth across North America. Our distinct approach is to push the limits and value derived from data. Working within ProCogia’s thriving environment will allow you to unleash your full career potential.

The core of our culture is maintaining a high level of cultural equality throughout the company. Our diversity and differences allow us to create innovative and effective data solutions for our clients.

Job Description:

Title: Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist
Location: Vancouver (hybrid 2 – 3 days per week in-office)
Job Type: 15-18 months contract (Maternity leave coverage)
Reporting To: Head of People and Culture

We're seeking a Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist to lead the full recruitment lifecycle and contribute to key HR initiatives. In this role, you'll attract and hire top talent, manage seamless onboarding and offboarding experiences, and support the Head of People and Culture in fostering employee engagement. Our team is spread across Canada, the USA, Europe, and India, making this a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse and global workforce.

You'll be based in our bright and modern office in Coal Harbour, just 15 minutes from Burrard Skytrain. This hybrid role requires 2 to 3 days in the office, working alongside the Head of People and Culture. In our friendly workspace, you'll enjoy a stocked kitchen, snacks, weekly Breakfast Club, Ping-Pong tournaments, and other fun monthly employee events!

If you thrive in a hybrid work environment, enjoy a multifaceted HR role, and want to grow your HR expertise in a supportive and engaging setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (70%)

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process for all open positions, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• Develop and execute effective talent attraction strategies to build a strong candidate pipeline.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, create job descriptions, and source candidates.
• Utilize job boards, social media, and networking to identify and source top talent.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment metrics for monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Prepare and extend job offers, negotiate terms with candidates, and manage offer letters.
• Maintain a talent pool for future hiring needs and proactively build relationships with potential candidates.

HR Support (30%)

• Lead the onboarding process to ensure new hires feel welcomed and set up for success.
• Conduct orientation sessions and coordinate onboarding documentation.
• Collaborate with teams, managers, and the Head of People and Culture to enhance the new hire experience.
• Assist in benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company policies, and employee and labour laws in Canada, USA, Europe and India.
• Support HR initiatives related to employee engagement and retention.
• Help Head of People and Culture to organize team-building activities, holiday celebrations, and employee appreciation events.

Requirements:

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in talent acquisition or a similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and HR processes, including interviewing techniques.
• Experience with ATS platforms (Greenhouse preferred), LinkedIn sourcing strategies and HRIS management (BambooHR preferred).

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage projects, timelines and deliverables.
• Ability to work in a hybrid workforce environment.
• Knowledge of USA, Europe or India employment laws is an asset.
• Experience providing HR support or Talent Acquisition to a global team is an asset.

ProCogia is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workspace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting