Madison Taylor Design is an integrated design firm with a collaborative team of approximately 30 professionals. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced HR and Talent Acquisition professional to help us find exceptional talent while supporting the ongoing HR needs of our team.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Senior HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong experience in both proactive recruitment and general human resources.
Talent acquisition will be a significant focus of this position. We are looking for someone who goes beyond posting job opportunities and managing incoming applications. The successful candidate will be resourceful and proactive in identifying, sourcing, and engaging strong potential candidates, including individuals who may not be actively looking for a new opportunity.
This person will take ownership of recruitment from sourcing through hiring, while also managing and supporting the day-to-day HR needs of our approximately 30-person team. This includes employee relations, performance management, policies and procedures, compensation and benefits, compliance, and strategic HR support.
This is a standalone, part-time role ideal for an experienced professional who can work independently, understands how to find great people in a competitive talent market, and is equally comfortable supporting employees and advising leadership on HR matters.
The position is hybrid, working out of our Midhurst office at least one day per week.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment (Primary Focus)
- Proactively identify, source, and engage qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs
- Identify and approach passive candidates who may not be actively searching or applying for new positions
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines for specialized, professional, and senior-level roles
- Use LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, professional networks, referrals, industry connections, direct outreach, and other creative sourcing methods
- Research the market to identify potential candidates and new sources of talent
- Develop sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions rather than relying solely on traditional job postings
- Lead full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessment, references, offers, and hiring coordination
- Partner with leadership and department leads to understand hiring needs and identify candidates who align with both the technical requirements and culture of the firm
- Build relationships with colleges, professional associations, industry organizations, and other potential talent sources
- Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment strategies, processes, and candidate experience
Human Resources
- Oversee day-to-day HR operations for a team of approximately 30 employees
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, job descriptions, and the employee handbook
- Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution
- Support performance reviews, employee development, and performance improvement processes
- Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices
- Coordinate compensation, benefits, and HR record-keeping
- Support leadership with organizational and workforce planning
- Identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture
- Provide senior-level HR advice and support to leadership as required
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive HR and recruitment experience, preferably within a small or mid-sized private company
- Demonstrated experience proactively sourcing and successfully recruiting candidates, including passive candidates
- Experience developing talent pipelines and recruiting for specialized or difficult-to-fill positions
- Strong full-cycle recruitment experience, including interviewing, candidate assessment, references, offers, and hiring
- Strong generalist HR experience, including employee relations, performance management, policy development, and HR operations
- Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices
- High level of discretion and professionalism
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- CHRP/CHRL designation considered an asset
- Experience recruiting within architecture, interior design, construction, engineering, or professional services considered an asset
Why Join Us?
- Flexible, part-time schedule
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Collaborative and creative work environment
- Opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the growth of the firm
- Work directly with leadership across the organization
- Opportunity to help us continue building an exceptional team
- Competitive hourly compensation
Experience
- Human Resources: 10 years (required)
Language
Compensation
Location:
- Midhurst, ON (Hybrid remote)
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your HR and recruitment experience. We are particularly interested in your experience proactively sourcing candidates rather than relying on inbound applications, including examples of difficult-to-fill positions and how you identified and engaged successful candidates.
Madison Taylor Design is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
