Talent Acquisition Specialist

Randstad Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate to manage full-cycle recruitment across mid-to-high volume roles. You will partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, build talent pipelines, and deliver a strong candidate experience while supporting ATS optimization.

You will source candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, internal postings, and campus/events; conduct screening and coordinate interviews; manage requisitions and reporting; and assist with offers

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience with head hunting and proactive candidate sourcing.
• Experience administering and optimizing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); Oracle experience is an asset.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• French/English bilingualism is an asset, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment from intake to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies and job descriptions.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, internal postings, networking, and other channels.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and coordinate interviews with hiring teams.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified active and passive candidates.
• Manage requisitions, candidate records, approvals, and recruitment reporting within the ATS.
• Prepare offer details, coordinate approvals, and manage verbal and electronic offer processes.
• Complete reference checks and coordinate new-hire and first-day logistics.
• Support employer branding initiatives, including LinkedIn job postings and campus/industry networking events.
• Partner with ATS vendors to troubleshoot issues and improve recruitment processes and workflows.
• Provide regular recruitment updates and activity reports to key stakeholders.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Candidate sourcing

ATS administration

MS Office

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Bilingual (French/English) asset

Education

Bachelor’s degree / college diploma in HR or related field

Tools

Oracle ATS

Job description

Our client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate to manage full-cycle recruitment across a range of mid-to-high volume and specialized roles. This position will work closely with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, build talent pipelines, and deliver a strong candidate experience while also supporting the ongoing optimization of the ATS.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment from intake and sourcing through interviews, offers, references, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies and job descriptions.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, internal postings, networking, and other creative channels.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and coordinate interviews with hiring teams.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified active and passive candidates.
• Manage requisitions, candidate records, approvals, and recruitment reporting within the ATS.
• Prepare offer details, coordinate approvals, and manage verbal and electronic offer processes.
• Complete reference checks and coordinate new-hire and first-day logistics.
• Support employer branding initiatives, including LinkedIn job postings and campus/industry networking events.
• Partner with ATS vendors to troubleshoot issues and improve recruitment processes and workflows.
• Provide regular recruitment updates and activity reports to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition experience, ideally supporting contact centre, operations, and/or business professional roles.
• Experience with head hunting and proactive candidate sourcing.
• Previous experience administering and optimizing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); Oracle experience is an asset.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• French/English bilingualism is an asset, but not required.

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.