Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sigmaways Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in product innovation seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team in Toronto. This role involves strategic recruitment for senior product roles across North America, focusing on building a diverse talent pipeline. Candidates should have substantial experience in product recruitment, a high degree of professionalism, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product recruitment, hiring for roles such as Product Managers and Product Designers.
• Experience in Financial, Fintech, and Banking domains is required.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the full recruitment cycle from sourcing to closing for product roles.
• Develop and implement targeted recruiting strategies tailored to product teams.
• Provide guidance and market insights to hiring managers.

Skills

Strategic Partnership

Market Intelligence

Inclusive Hiring Practices

Collaboration

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Workday ATS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with a focus on product recruitment to join our team, reporting directly to the Director, Global Talent Acquisition.

In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the growth of our Services Organization. You will be a strategic talent advisor, recruiting for senior-level product roles across North America, helping us build high-performing teams that drive our product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a seamless recruitment process, managing the full cycle from sourcing to closing to attract and secure top product talent.
• Build partnerships with local, regional, and global leadership to identify important talent needs and develop creative strategies to attract and assess talent.
• Manage, evaluate, and develop innovative direct sourcing plans to attract diverse talent to our core, developing, and emerging businesses. Develop talent pipelines for critical & recurring roles as well as provide market intelligence.
• Develop and implement targeted recruiting strategies tailored to specific product teams, utilizing both internal and external market insights to build a strong, diverse talent pipeline.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance and market insights to drive effective hiring decisions.
• Promote and embed inclusive hiring practices throughout the talent acquisition lifecycle.
• Stay informed of industry trends, competitive insights, and product hiring best practices to continuously enhance recruitment strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• 5+Years of proficient experience in product recruitment, with a proven track record of hiring for roles such as Product Managers, Product Designers, and other product-focused positions within both corporate and agency environments.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers and candidates by understanding product lifecycle, market needs, and industry trends.
• High sense of urgency and commitment to meeting hiring goals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in Financial, Fintech and Banking domain is required.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency. Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A high degree of business acumen and comfortability in dealing with ambiguity.
• Experience fostering collaborative working relationships advising and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong experience in building collaborative relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders across functions.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of modern technical stacks, with a product focus. - knowledge of Product hiring, product management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Workday ATS is preferred.