Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technology

Guidepoint; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research enablement platform is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist focused on technology roles. You will manage full-cycle recruiting, particularly for AI, Software Engineering, and Data roles in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is proficient in proactive sourcing techniques and has 3-5 years of recruiting experience. This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, offering competitive benefits and the chance to work on diverse hiring initiatives.

Benefits

Paid time off

Company RRSP match

Development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant technology recruiting experience.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates.
• Knowledge of tech talent market trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source qualified talent for AI and Data roles.
• Maintain recruitment data to influence hiring practices.
• Work with Hiring Managers to prioritize roles.

Skills

Proactive sourcing

Interest in tech recruiting

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Greenhouse

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technology

Join Our Global Talent Acquisition Team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technology.

Our Talent Acquisition Team & Our Values

Guidepoint’s Talent Acquisition team is an integral part of a company that prides itself on identifying the most qualified person for the job. Our team focuses on maintaining integrity and promoting diversity, highlighting our dedication to creating an environment where every candidate is treated equitably, regardless of their background.

By utilizing innovative sourcing techniques, attending campus events, and expanding our brand presence, we attract and hire top talent from all over the world. The team consists of 35+ high-performing individuals from various backgrounds who work across 3 continents and 8 countries to make impactful hires for every department at Guidepoint.

Your Role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technology role is an exciting opportunity for a talent acquisition professional interested in working with our AI, Data, and Software Engineering teams across Toronto, New York City, and beyond. We are a fast-paced, high-growth company headquartered in NYC. You will be part of a global team of more than thirty Talent Acquisition (TA) professionals spanning the globe from the United States, Japan, Korea, India, China, Singapore, UAE, Australia, Germany, Greece, and the U.K.

This person will perform full-cycle recruiting/sourcing and own Technology talent acquisition needs on an ongoing basis across all our locations. This role will involve direct sourcing of candidates for open positions in AI, Software Engineering, QA, IT, Data, Product Development in the USA and Toronto markets.

This is a hybrid role in our Toronto office.

A Day in Your New Role

• Identify and source qualified talent focusing on AI Engineering, Data and Product roles
• Proactively build and maintain pipelines of qualified technical talent via direct sourcing using cutting-edge recruitment methods, referrals, and networking events
• Maintain data that will expose trends and patterns to help influence hiring practices and process integrity
• Use Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system (ATS), and other recruiting tools to track applicants and manage workflow
• Exhibit high attention to detail and work with Hiring Managers to prioritize roles and meet overall hiring needs
• Create strategies around building a talent pipeline and recruit with diverse
• Have a proven interest in the intersection of recruiting and tech

Projects You Will Own

We do more than just fill positions!

• DEIB initiatives
• Employer branding initiatives
• Campus and early career strategies
• Creative recruitment and sourcing solutions
• Reporting and KPIs

Qualities You Have

• BA/BS degree and 3-5 years relevant technology recruiting experience in an agency or corporate environment with an emphasis on proactive sourcing. Preference will be given to candidates who have recruited for AI Engineers.
• Proven experience sourcing passive candidates using direct sourcing tools and channels such as LinkedIn Recruiter, StackOverflow, GitHub, Boolean, X-ray Search and networking events
• Deep knowledge about the tech talent market and industry landscape trends
• Proven ability working with different tech roles: AI, QA, IT, and Product
• Detail-oriented, action/goal-oriented, effective multi-tasker with a high sense of urgency
• Exhibit a global view and can effectively work with colleagues within a global environment
• Experience with an ATS (Greenhouse preferred)
• Paid time off
• Company RRSP match
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform

About Guidepoint

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.

Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and Guidepoint’s 1,600 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.

As set forth in Guidepoint’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.