Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Our client, a government agency, is seeking a strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for a temporary assignment.

This is a hands-on role that will lead end-to-end recruitment activities to attract and secure top talent in alignment with organizational needs and hiring strategies. In this role, you will design and execute assessment strategies, manage candidate evaluation and onboarding, and ensure fair, compliant, and high-quality recruitment outcomes.

You will also collaborate with stakeholders to forecast staffing needs, support process improvements, and maintain compliance with recruitment policies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment in a fast-paced, changing environment, balancing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Data-driven and analytical mindset, using recruitment metrics, market insights, and best practices to assess candidate suitability and inform hiring decisions
• Solid understanding of HR legislation and practices, including experience in a unionized environment and handling sensitive or confidential information.

Value of Interim Opportunities

• Exposure to complex, high-impact work within respected public-sector organizations.
• Opportunity to apply your expertise in meaningful, purpose-driven assignments
• Expand your professional network and skills
• Flexibility to stay active between permanent opportunities
• Ideal for professionals seeking project-based work or transitioning between roles

How to Apply: If you feel that you have the right combination of skills and experience for this opportunity, please submit your resume. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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