Talent Acquisition Specialist, People and Culture Toronto

Internal Posting Date: April 20, 2026

Internal Closing Date: April 24, 2026

External Closing Date: May 1, 2026

Location: Toronto

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, workforce requirements, and role-specific criteria
• Provide guidance and recommendations to hiring managers on recruitment strategies, timelines, and talent availability
• Source candidates using job boards, applicant tracking systems, referrals, talent pools, career fairs, and proactive outreach
• Conduct prescreen interviews, structured interviews, and reference checks
• Prepare, post, and manage internal and external job postings
• Support offer preparation and deliver employment offers in alignment with approved compensation and policies
• Coordinate onboarding and pre-assignment requirements
• Act as a point of contact for new hires during onboarding to ensure a smooth and positive experience
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential candidate and employee records within the ATS/HRIS
• Track and report recruitment metrics including hiring volumes, time-to-fill, attrition, and turnover reasons
• Identify recruitment trends, challenges, and opportunities for process improvement
• Ensure hiring and onboarding practices comply with employment legislation, privacy regulations, and corporate policies
• Respond to candidate and employee inquiries in a timely, professional, and service-oriented manner
• Support employee retention initiatives, including follow-ups and occasional site visits to engage field staff
• Organize and participate in career fairs, hiring events, and recruitment campaigns
• Assist with recruitment related HR administration including data entry, reporting, and document management
• Support additional People & Culture initiatives and projects as required

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or Human Resources
• Completion of a Human Resources diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and/or HR information systems (HRIS)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Education Allowance
• Work today, get paid today - daily pay available