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Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Canada at Hays
Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Company: Hays
Location: Canada
Job Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – Corporate & Leadership Hiring
Location: Canada
Work Model: Remote
Duration: Contract (6 months)/Possibility of extension based upon the business needs
Pay Range: CAD $45-50/hr on T4
We’re looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong expertise in corporate headhunting and executive hiring. This role is ideal for someone experienced in retail recruitment across multiple corporate functions, with a proven ability to engage and secure top-tier leadership talent.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for corporate and leadership roles across HR, Merchandising, Marketing, Store Development, and E-Commerce
• Develop and execute strategic headhunting and proactive sourcing approaches
• Conduct market mapping and talent intelligence to identify high-caliber candidates
• Build and maintain strong pipelines for leadership and niche roles
• Partner closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders on hiring strategy
• Engage and manage passive candidates, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience
• Drive sourcing through LinkedIn, referrals, and industry networks
• Provide regular updates on pipeline progress and market insights
• Support recruitment strategy discussions and talent planning initiatives
Requirements:
• 5+ years of recruitment experience with strong focus on corporate and leadership hiring
• Proven background in retail/Warehouse headhunting across corporate functions
• Demonstrated success in executive search and sourcing passive candidates
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing complex hiring needs
• Familiarity with U.S./global market dynamics is preferred
• Experience with ATS platforms is a plus
Skills Required:
• Strong headhunting and networking capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority roles simultaneously
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven approach
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English and Mandarin (Chinese) is required
What Success Looks Like:
• Successfully hiring top-tier leadership and corporate talent
• Building strong pipelines across multiple business functions
• Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on talent strategy
• Reducing time-to-fill through proactive sourcing
• Delivering a high-quality recruitment experience for candidates and clients
