Talent Acquisition Partner Sr

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Toronto is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruitment and act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers. You will source, qualify, and onboard top talent while ensuring compliance and a best-in-class candidate experience.

You will mentor junior recruiters, collaborate with business leaders, and help shape recruiting strategies, processes, and timelines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring recruiters is preferred.
• Proven success in sourcing hard-to-find candidates and building strong talent pipelines.
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative recruiting strategies to attract qualified professionals.
• Lead and mentor junior recruiters, and evaluate third-party agency performance.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and build effective candidate pipelines.
• Train recruiters on recruitment processes and company direction.
• Represent Talent Acquisition in regional client meetings and events.
• Utilize ATS and recruiting tools to advance top candidates.
• Conduct behavioral-based phone screens and guide interview decisions.
• Extend offers and manage closing and administrative tasks.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

People leadership

Talent sourcing

ATS proficiency

Compliance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner , you’ll be a strategic driver of Acosta’s talent strategy—leading full-cycle recruitment efforts and serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers. You’ll play a key role in sourcing, qualifying, and onboarding top-tier talent while ensuring compliance, consistency, and a best-in-class candidate experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement innovative recruiting strategies to attract qualified professionals and accelerate onboarding.

• Lead and mentor junior recruiters, providing guidance and evaluating third-party agency performance.

• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment, sharing best practices and fostering continuous improvement.

• Train recruiters on Acosta’s strategic direction, recruitment processes, and compliance standards.

• Serve as a subject matter expert, attending regional client business meetings and representing Talent Acquisition across the organization.

• Manage and support special projects that address critical business needs.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, job descriptions, and candidate profiles.

• Ensure accurate and compelling job postings are created to attract top talent.

• Work with sourcing teams to build effective pipelines using job boards, referrals, web searches, and industry-specific resources.

• Represent Acosta at networking events, career fairs, and online learning sessions to promote employer brand.

• Educate stakeholders on recruitment timelines, process improvements, and hiring strategies.

• Utilize applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools to identify and advance top candidates.

• Conduct behavioral-based phone screens to assess candidate fit, skills, and motivation.

• Guide hiring managers on interview techniques and selection decisions.

• Extend offers and manage the negotiation, closing, and administrative aspects of the hiring process.

• Consistently meet performance metrics and recruitment goals set by Talent Acquisition leadership.

• Collaborate with HR partners and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned, including meeting physical requirements such as listening, seeing, and color perception.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of full cycle recruiting experience in high-volume exempt and non-exempt environments
• Prior experience leading or mentoring recruiters is preferred
• Proven success in sourcing hard-to-find candidates and building strong talent pipelines
• Experience in customer service or related industries is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of employment laws (EEO, ADEA, etc.)
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems and advanced internet sourcing techniques
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong problem-solving , time management , and multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent interpersonal , oral , and written communication skills
• Ability to apply technical terminology and concepts to daily tasks
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with flexibility for occasional nights and weekends
• Ability to train recruiters on best practices and recruitment processes
• Skilled in identifying top industry talent and leveraging referrals
• Ability to build and maintain proactive partnerships with business leaders

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated , dynamic , and results-driven
• Strategic thinker with a consultative approach to recruitment
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet standard physical demands including listening , seeing , and color perception

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ABOUT US

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Administration

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Corporate

Salary Range: $700.00 - $750.00

Company: Mosaic Sales Solutions Canada Operating Co

Req ID: 38438