Talent Acquisition Partner Sr

UNKNOWN; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to drive our talent strategy and lead full-cycle recruitment across the organization.

You’ll source, qualify, onboard top talent, mentor junior recruiters, partner with hiring managers, and ensure a best-in-class candidate experience while maintaining compliance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring recruiters.
• Proven ability to source hard-to-find candidates.
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies for qualified professionals.
• Lead and mentor recruiters and evaluate agency performance.
• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing requirements.
• Represent Talent Acquisition in client meetings and events.
• Drive onboarding and candidate experience improvements.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Stakeholder management

Mentoring recruiters

Sourcing techniques

Compliance knowledge

Interviewing & assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Microsoft Office

Sourcing tools

Job 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.

• 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.

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 (ATS) 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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