Talent Acquisition Specialist

Kensington Tours; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage high-volume recruitment processes. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of recruiting experience, preferably in the travel industry, and have the ability to implement creative recruitment strategies. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make an impact on the company's talent acquisition efforts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting.
• Recruiting sales professionals and travel sales is an asset.
• Proven experience in sourcing initiatives and campus recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle high-volume recruitment process.
• Source quality candidates and develop talent pipeline.
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Resilience

Creative recruitment strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

ATS proficiency (Greenhouse is an asset)

Job description

Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime.

We achieve this because of our extraordinary people, experts with deep knowledge of their destinations. For over 120 countries worldwide, and across each of our brands – Tours, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Jets, and Air.

With the rapid growth at Kensington, we are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic team. This position will execute high-volume recruitment mandates within the organization, with a focus on attracting travel sales talent within a competitive market. You will be entrusted with an ongoing expectation to identify top talent, build and represent a strong employer brand, and ensure a great experience for both the candidate and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be organized, entrepreneurial, and resilient with the ability to utilize a variety of creative recruitment strategies.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the full-cycle high-volume recruitment process, including needs assessments, job postings, targeted marketing, candidate screening, video or in-person interviews, offer negotiations, reference checks, and onboarding
• Source quality candidates and develop talent pipeline outside of general applications
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent in the travel industry
• Leverage deep business acumen, market intelligence, and industry insights to build high-quality talent pipelines and support data-driven hiring decisions
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and candidate notes for compliance, ensure real-time candidate status updates reflect in ATS
• Prioritize candidate experience, timely communication, and a seamless hiring process
• Manage stakeholders with the utmost professionalism
• Consistently meet or exceed KPIs and recruitment metrics
• Be agile and adaptable to the business needs; manage ad hoc requests/tasks

What You’ll Need:

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting
• Recruiting sales professionals and travel sales is an asset
• Experience in high-volume recruitment is an asset
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; with outstanding communication skills
• Proven experience in sourcing initiatives, campus recruitment, and/or other recruitment campaigns
• Ability to champion corporate initiatives and boost brand awareness
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); ATS proficiency, Greenhouse is an asset

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.