Technical Recruiter – Bilingual (English/French)

HCL Technologies Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

RRSP

Paid vacation

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a dynamic bilingual Technical Recruiter to lead end-to-end sourcing, engagement, and acquisition of IT talent in Canada and beyond. You will manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and executive roles with a strong focus on candidate experience and alignment with business objectives.

You will leverage your bilingual English/French skills, work with SAP SuccessFactors, and collaborate with hiring managers to ensure a seamless interview process and effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of overall recruiting experience, including 2+ years in IT recruitment.
• Experience recruiting for technical and executive roles.
• Bilingual English/French with strong communication skills in both languages.
• Solid understanding of recruitment metrics, sourcing strategies and trends.
• Experience with local regulations such as bilingual hiring practices (Bill 96).
• Proficiency with ATS systems and recruitment platforms including SAP SuccessFactors.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing, engagement and acquisition of IT talent in Canada and beyond.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical and executive roles with a focus on quality and candidate experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to schedule interviews, provide guidance, and ensure a smooth process.
• Manage candidate evaluations and interviewer feedback to inform hiring decisions.
• Develop compelling job offers and negotiate terms that meet business needs.
• Support onboarding and monitor recruitment metrics for continuous improvement.
• Stay informed on market trends and regulatory changes affecting bilingual hiring.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Full-cycle recruitment

IT/Technical recruiting

Sourcing & screening

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and bilingual Technical Recruiter to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the end-to-end sourcing, engagement, and acquisition of top-tier IT talent to accelerate team growth in Canada and beyond.

Bringing your bilingual (English/French) expertise, you will manage full-cycle recruitment for both technical and executive roles, delivering an exceptional candidate experience while aligning hiring initiatives with strategic business objectives.

Work Location: Missisaugua, ON. - RTO once a week

Key Responsibilities:

• Employ a diverse array of sourcing channels including job boards, LinkedIn, social media, professional networks, job fairs to attract quality candidates.
• Build and nurture robust talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring demands, focusing on technical and executive roles.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate assessments, including screenings and initial interviews, to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Partner with hiring managers to coordinate interview scheduling, provide guidance, and ensure a seamless interview process.
• Manage candidate evaluations, gather interviewer feedback, and facilitate informed hiring decisions.
• Develop compelling job offers, skillfully negotiating terms to attract ideal candidates while aligning with business requirements.
• Support onboarding efforts, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
• Monitor, track, and analyze recruitment metrics, delivering regular reports and insights to stakeholders for continuous process improvement.
• Stay informed on market trends, regulatory changes (including Bill 96 and French-language hiring regulations), and other relevant developments to enhance sourcing strategies and employer branding efforts.
• Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of overall recruiting experience, including a minimum of 2 years specifically within the IT sector, with a focus on full-cycle end-to-end recruitment and volume hiring.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, screening, and hiring both technical specialists and executive-level talent.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French, with strong communication skills in both languages to manage all recruitment activities effectively.
• Solid understanding of recruitment metrics, sourcing strategies, and industry trends.
• Experience navigating local regulations such as Bill 96, with a focus on bilingual and French-language hiring practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with ATS systems and recruitment platforms including SAP SuccessFactors.

Advanced Skills:

• Prior experience supporting Canadian IT recruitment markets, especially in bilingual environments.
• HR certification (e.g., CHRP, SHRM) is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical abilities, capable of interpreting data and continuously optimizing recruitment processes.

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees, including:

• Medical / Health Benefits
• RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Professional growth and career development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment