Talent Acquisition Consultant

Job summary

The consultant will manage end-to-end recruitment for retail banking roles, focusing on high-volume hiring and candidate pipeline development. They will collaborate with hiring managers to align on needs, conduct pre-screening, and manage interview logistics.

Job details

Consultant, Talent Acquisition - Retail Banking Location Address: Toronto Contract Contract Duration: Until April 30th, 2027 – approx. 5 months Potential for extension and/or conversion to full-time employment, based on performance and business needs Schedule Hours: 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday - Flexible scheduling within a 37.5-hour work week Typical Day in Role: • Support end-to-end recruitment across retail service, sales, and branch management roles • Support high-volume hiring by addressing backlog driven by increased demand and hiring model changes • Source qualified candidates across key markets using LinkedIn and other sourcing platforms • Conduct pre-screening assessments and advance suitable candidates to business line interviews • Partner with recruiters who manage hiring manager relationships to align on candidate needs • Collaborate with hiring managers on candidate shortlists and hiring decisions • Manage and track candidate pipelines with strong organization and attention to detail • Coordinate interview logistics and support overall interview process execution • Assist in offer management in collaboration with assigned recruiters • Maintain a strong focus on delivering an exceptional candidate experience • Participate in regular check-ins with leadership to review hiring volumes, progress, and priorities Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills: 1) 3+ years of experience as a Recruiter, with proven experience managing high-volume hiring and building candidate pipelines across multiple locations. 2) Rural and hard-to-fill talent sourcing experience – Experienced in using multiple sourcing channels, passive outreach, referrals, relocation strategies and community partnerships to reach difficult talent markets. Hands-on experience sourcing and pre-screening candidates using typical sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn, Indeed) 3) Experience using an ATS (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors) 4) Proficiency with MS suite: Excel (tracking capabilities, summarize data), MS Teams, Outlook 5) Independent portfolio management experience, including experience working as the sole recruiter supporting multiple regions. Nice-To-Have Skills: 1) Experience with recruiting for client-facing retail banking roles or adjacent FI industries (insurance, investment) 2) Experience with in-person recruitment engagements (e.g. at a conference) 3) Bilingual in French Soft Skills Required: • Organization and time management, with demonstrated ability to balance high-volume hiring and multiple stakeholder priorities. • Stakeholder management & relationship building – Strong ability to influence hiring managers, manage expectations and reinforce recruitment processes diplomatically. • Strong recruitment process and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify challenges and introduce practical solutions. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach to keeping stakeholders informed and maintaining candidate engagement. • Collaboration and teamwork, while also being comfortable working independently and taking ownership of recruitment activities. Education: Degree in relevant field Flexible work from home options available.

What you’ll do

The consultant will manage end-to-end recruitment for retail banking roles, focusing on high-volume hiring and candidate pipeline development. They will collaborate with hiring managers to align on needs, conduct pre-screening, and manage interview logistics.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of recruitment experience, specifically in high-volume and hard-to-fill talent sourcing. Proficiency with ATS software, MS Office, and the ability to manage independent portfolios across multiple regions is required.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• High-volume hiring
• Talent sourcing
• Candidate pipeline management
• Recruitment
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• SAP SuccessFactors
• ATS
• MS Excel
• MS Teams
• MS Outlook
• Stakeholder management
• Relationship building
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Time management
• Management
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Influencing Skills
• Leadership
• Investments
• Microsoft Excel
• Detail Oriented
• Microsoft Outlook
• Relationship Building
• French Language
• Interpersonal Communications
• Sales
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Portfolio Management
• Microsoft Teams
• Multilingualism
• Talent Sourcing
• Talent Acquisition
• Retail Banking
• Expectation Management

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Finance & Accounting
• Retail
• Consulting
• Talent Acquisition Consultant
• Recruiter (General)
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists