Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm located in Toronto is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist. This role involves managing the full-cycle recruitment process, developing effective strategies to attract top travel sales talent, and ensuring a seamless experience for candidates. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in recruiting, preferably within the travel industry, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in MS Office and ATS is required. Competitive compensation and commitment to accessibility accommodations provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in recruiting.
• Experience in sourcing initiatives and campus recruitment.
• Ability to adapt to business needs and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle high-volume recruitment processes.
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data for compliance.

Skills

Recruiting sales professionals

High-volume recruitment

Communication skills

Data-driven hiring

Candidate experience prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

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.