Talent Acquisition Specialist

Richardson Wealth Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RRSP matching

Health & dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Richardson Wealth Ltd is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment, partnering with hiring managers to clarify workforce needs and establish priorities. You will execute effective sourcing strategies, engage candidates, and manage high-volume requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, ensure compliant selection practices, and contribute to an inclusive candidate experience while leveraging ATS and HRIS tools to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in-house recruitment with proactive sourcing.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Canadian employment, privacy, accessibility laws.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies using job boards, networks, social media, direct outreach, referrals, and other channels.
• Screen applications, conduct structured interviews, evaluate against criteria with hiring managers.
• Build diverse candidate pipelines and ensure fair, bias-aware recruitment processes.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to hiring managers for informed decisions.
• Manage end-to-end student/intern/co-op hiring relationships with universities.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and maintain timely communication among stakeholders.

Skills

Proactive sourcing

Relationship building

Sourcing strategies

ATS familiarity

Microsoft 365

Diversity and inclusion

Communication skills

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

HRIS systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Position Overview

As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you play a key role in supporting the recruitment efforts to attract top talent to our organization. You will partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to clarify workforce needs, establish recruitment priorities, and execute effective sourcing and selection strategies. This role requires an energetic and proactive approach to sourcing, strong relationship-building, and a passion for connecting exceptional talent with rewarding career opportunities. You will operate in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment managing high-volume requisitions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidate Sourcing & Engagement

• -Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies using job boards, professional networks, social media, direct outreach, employee referrals, and other relevant talent channels
• -Build and maintain candidate relationships and provide a timely, transparent, inclusive, and accessible experience throughout the recruitment process
• -Screen applications, facilitate structured interviews and assessments, and evaluate candidates against documented, job-related selection criteria in partnership with hiring managers
• -Proactively build diverse candidate pipelines and support fair, consistent, and bias-aware recruitment practices, including accommodations throughout the selection process
• -Provide feedback and recommendations to hiring managers to support informed hiring decisions; acting as a trusted recruitment partner
• -Manage the end-to-end student/intern/co-op hiring process, including facilitating relationships with universities, creating an exciting learning experience

Collaboration & Relationship Management

• -Lead recruitment intake discussions with hiring managers and department leaders to confirm role requirements, selection criteria, timelines, priority, and sourcing strategy
• -Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing market insights, recruitment recommendations, and guidance on effective and compliant selection practices
• -Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, internal stakeholders and external partners such as recruitment agencies and vendors

Talent Acquisition Administration & Operations

• -Coordinate recruitment activities, including interviews, assessments, approvals, and timely communication among candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners
• -Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• -Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and track recruitment metrics
• -Facilitate the offer and pre-employment process, including approvals, compensation alignment, verbal offers, negotiation within approved parameters, and preparation of employment agreements
• -Ensure the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and retention of recruitment and candidate records

Technology & Systems Management

• -Support ATS administration and partner with the HRIS team to maintain data integrity, resolve issues, test enhancements, and optimize recruitment workflows
• -Stay informed of recruitment trends and make recommendations for system enhancements or upgrades
• -Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and platforms to streamline recruitment processes and create efficiencies

Employer Branding

• -Be an ambassador of the organization’s culture, internally and externally
• -Support the organization’s employer brand through accurate, inclusive, and accessible job postings, recruitment campaigns, and participation in relevant industry and community events
• -Utilize social media platforms to promote job openings and showcase the company culture

Qualifications

• -5+ years of experience of in-house recruitment experience with strong focus on proactive sourcing
• -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with all levels of candidates, hiring managers and team members
• -Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• -Pro-active approach to recruitment with a commitment to continuous improvement ; demonstrated success in taking ownership
• -Proficiency with an Applicant Tracking System and Microsoft 365; experience with recruitment reporting, dashboards, and digital sourcing tools is an asset
• -Working knowledge of Canadian employment, human rights, privacy, and accessibility requirements relevant to recruitment
• -Commitment to upholding standards and promoting diversity, inclusion and equity
• -Ability to exercise discretion, handle confidential information, and adapt effectively to changing priorities

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 plus annual bonus.
The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, and the consideration of internal equity.
Richardson offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a group RRSP matching plan and paid time off.