Senior Recruiter - Technology

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid - currently 1 day/week in office, moving to 4 days in office; candidates must commit to this from day 1

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 1 year (with potential for extension and conversion)
• Pay Rate: C$40.00–C$50.00 / Hour (CAD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday to Friday, core business hours
• Travel Requirements: Not required

This is a Senior Recruiter – Technology role supporting a large financial institution's talent acquisition function. The successful candidate will serve as a Talent Advisor for a designated portfolio of technology lines of business, bringing proactive initiative, an Agile mindset, and the ability to hit the ground running. The role requires 8 years of recruiting experience with a technology recruiting background, strong communication skills for interaction with senior leaders in Tech LOBs and HR partners, and the ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with business stakeholders. The organization values candidates who do not wait for things to happen, show initiative, volunteer for projects, and can function as a true talent advisor in the full sense of the role. This is a long-term contract with the opportunity to work with transformation teams - including AI initiatives.

Customer

• Act as the Talent Advisor for a designated portfolio, informing talent decisions with acute knowledge of the organization and businesses supported, having deep expertise of external markets with an objective to continuously upgrade talent
• Manage end to end aspects of the recruitment process / specialized acquisition program
• Develop and execute innovative talent strategies, leveraging industry best practices and market data to proactively target qualified active and passive candidates to build a robust pipeline of diverse talent
• Advise business leads on talent market gaps and provides insights on alternate practices and opportunities
• Execute on determined plans and provides insight/guidance to clients on benefits of approach
• Focus on creating an optimal Hiring Manager and candidate experience throughout the recruiting cycle aligned to the customer experience model
• Maintain expert knowledge of HR policies, procedures and programs as they relate to recruitment
• Cultivate strong relationships with HR partners, HR CoEs and business stakeholders to understand current and future talent needs and provide consultation on optimal sourcing approaches
• Maintain, analyze and leverage accurate recruitment metrics and reporting to inform sourcing and recruitment activities; consult with hiring managers
• Promote the brand in the marketplace through developing and maintaining strong candidate and industry networks
• Lead advertising and brand activities to attract talent, utilizing internet / intranet / social media and other recruiting tools as appropriate
• Represent the organization in various recruitment functions as needed
• Generally interacts with executive level managers up to and including the most senior management layers

Shareholder

• Prioritize and manage own workload to meet SLA requirements for service and productivity
• Adhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for the talent acquisition function
• Follow and recommend internal and industry regulations and operating practices in completing and recording transactions for either the organization or candidates
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite of the organization
• May lead special initiatives by representing the organization internally and externally, as a subject matter expert
• Monitor and communicate the effectiveness of plans, programs, and practices related to own area of expertise
• Ensure respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with HR priorities
• Conduct internal and external research projects; support the development/delivery of presentations/communications to management or broader audience
• Keep abreast of and advise the team on emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements in the discipline and assess potential impacts
• Ensure the prompt and thorough resolution of escalated issues

• Technology recruitment 2yrs
• Recruitment experience 8yrs
• Workday knowledge
• Agile mindset

• Verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback
• Knowledge of legal policies and procedures related to hiring practices and other work-related activities
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection and training
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Shows initiative

• AI recruiting

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent training required
• Recruiting certification is a plus but not required

• 8 years of recruiting experience with some technology recruiting background
• 10 years of customer service related experience required
• Full cycle recruitment for technology roles
• Relationship building with leaders within a large organization
• Experience acting as a Talent Advisor for lines of business

• Interview process: 1 or 2 rounds - virtual with camera on, with a potential meet and greet
• Hybrid schedule is currently 1 day/week in office but is moving to 4 days in office; candidates must commit to this arrangement from day 1

This client is a leading financial services and banking institution operating across Canada and internationally, with a large internal workforce spanning technology, risk, compliance, and corporate functions. The organization employs thousands of professionals - including talent acquisition specialists, solutions developers, technology strategists, IT professionals, and HR business partners - who collaborate across agile, fast-paced teams driving enterprise transformation initiatives such as artificial intelligence and digital modernization.

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-19047