Talent Acquisition Specialist New

Nearform; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual company bonus

Work remotely and flexibly

Remote working allowance

Healthcare

Remote working allowance

Job summary

Nearform is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 6-month FTC with potential to go permanent and the ability to work remotely from Canada. You will own the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering with hiring managers and the talent team to attract high-calibre candidates and build diverse, high-performing teams.

In this senior role you will shape processes, share sourcing insights, and help Nearform continue to scale its talent function.

Qualifications

• Candidate-first mindset guiding interactions with applicants.
• Growth mindset and openness to change.
• Professional excellence with recruitment expertise.
• Strong problem-solving abilities for hard-to-fill roles.
• Clear, proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach within the Talent team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from briefing to offer and onboarding.
• Design multi-channel sourcing strategies across portals, social media, referrals.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Drive diversity hiring initiatives and inclusive sourcing.
• Champion a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Lead offer negotiations and closing conversations.
• Collaborate with the Talent team to prioritise hiring needs and share market insights.
• Support strategic projects to improve Talent function and tooling.
• Maintain real-time visibility of all active roles in Greenhouse.

Skills

Candidate-first mindset

Growth mindset

Professional excellence

Problem solving

Effective communication

Collaboration

Job description

This is a 6 Month FTC with the possibility of becoming a permanent role

About Nearform

Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.

Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI.

Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.

The Opportunity

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Nearform, you will own the end-to-endrecruitment lifecycle across a range of roles, partnering closely with hiring managers andTalent team members to attract and hire exceptional talent. You will combine proactive,multi-channel sourcing strategies with a deep commitment to candidate experience,helping to build diverse, high-performing teams. In this senior role, you will also contributeto shaping team processes, sharing expertise and ideas that continuously raise the bar forhow Nearform acquires talent.

About the role

• Full Lifecycle Recruiter: Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from initial briefingthrough to offer acceptance and pre-boarding handover, ensuring a consistently positiveand professional candidate experience at every stage.
• Sourcing Strategist: Design and execute multi-channel sourcing strategies including jobportals, social media, employee referrals, and direct headhunting leveraging LinkedInRecruiter and other tools to identify and engage high-quality talent efficiently.
• Pipeline Architect: Build and maintain strong, proactive talent pipelines for critical andfrequently hired roles, reducing time-to-hire and ensuring Nearform is never starting fromzero on key searches.
• Diversity Champion: Drive diversity hiring initiatives across all assigned roles, ensuringinclusive sourcing practices, bias-aware processes, and a welcoming experience thatreflects Nearform's commitment to building diverse, equitable teams.
• Candidate Experience Guardian: Champion an excellent candidate experience throughoutevery interaction, acting as an ambassador for Nearform's employer brand and ensuringall candidates successful or not leave the process with a positive impression.
• Offer & Closing Expert: Manage offer negotiations and closing conversations with accuracy and confidence, balancing business requirements with candidate expectations to achieve strong offer acceptance rates.
• Collaborative Team Member: Work closely within the Talent team to prioritise hiring needsappropriately, share market insights and sourcing ideas, and contribute to teamdiscussions that help attract top talent and improve the overall hiring function.
• Strategic Contributor: Support strategic projects to improve the functionality andeffectiveness of the Talent team, contributing to process improvements, toolingenhancements, and best practice development that elevate the team's impact.
• Data & Systems Owner: Ensure that Greenhouse is kept up to date for all candidates andprospects at all times, enabling the team to have clear, real-time visibility of all active rolesand hiring pipelines.

Who You Are

• Candidate-First Mindset Treats every candidate interaction as an opportunity to represent Nearform with professionalism and warmth. Actively listens to candidate needs, provides timely and transparent communication, and advocates for the candidate experience internally.
• Growth Mindset Be open to and support change to ensure successful implementation of new initiatives. Takes ownership of personal and professional development through continuous learning, staying current with talent market trends, emerging sourcing tools, and evolving best practices.
• Professional Excellence Demonstrates competence through deep recruitment expertise, applying best practices and contributing meaningfully to team discussions. Operates with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Problem Solving Able to navigate complex hiring challenges from hard-to-fill roles to competing priorities by analysing the situation, exploring creative sourcing approaches, and implementing practical solutions. Brings a consultative approach to conversations with hiring managers.
• Effective Communication Communicates clearly and proactively with candidates, hiring managers, and within the Talent team. Tailors messaging to different audiences, manages expectations effectively, and ensures all parties are kept informed throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaboration Collaborates effectively with colleagues across the Talent team and the wider organisation. Shares knowledge generously, supports team members to meet shared goals, and contributes to a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in GBP) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
• Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.