Talent Acquisition Specialist, People and Culture Toronto
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About the role
Talent Acquisition Specialist, People and Culture Toronto
Internal Posting Date: April 20, 2026
Internal Closing Date: April 24, 2026
External Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Location: Toronto
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, workforce requirements, and role-specific criteria
- Provide guidance and recommendations to hiring managers on recruitment strategies, timelines, and talent availability
- Source candidates using job boards, applicant tracking systems, referrals, talent pools, career fairs, and proactive outreach
- Conduct prescreen interviews, structured interviews, and reference checks
- Prepare, post, and manage internal and external job postings
- Support offer preparation and deliver employment offers in alignment with approved compensation and policies
- Coordinate onboarding and pre-assignment requirements
- Act as a point of contact for new hires during onboarding to ensure a smooth and positive experience
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential candidate and employee records within the ATS/HRIS
- Track and report recruitment metrics including hiring volumes, time-to-fill, attrition, and turnover reasons
- Identify recruitment trends, challenges, and opportunities for process improvement
- Ensure hiring and onboarding practices comply with employment legislation, privacy regulations, and corporate policies
- Respond to candidate and employee inquiries in a timely, professional, and service-oriented manner
- Support employee retention initiatives, including follow-ups and occasional site visits to engage field staff
- Organize and participate in career fairs, hiring events, and recruitment campaigns
- Assist with recruitment related HR administration including data entry, reporting, and document management
- Support additional People & Culture initiatives and projects as required
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or Human Resources
- Completion of a Human Resources diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and/or HR information systems (HRIS)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Why choose Paladin?
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Education Allowance
- Work today, get paid today - daily pay available
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About Paladin Security
As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, boasting Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Paladin is Canada's leading security company, with services and superior expertise that span all types of protection. Our outstanding people, ongoing training, state-of-the-art technology, advanced monitoring stations and passion for customer service excellence enable us to provide the most responsive and effective customer service in the industry.
About Us
Paladin was established in 1976 to provide basic Security Officer services. From modest beginnings with four employees and one contract, Paladin has grown into one of the largest security companies in Canada with offices from coast to coast.
Our Mission
Paladin's mission is to provide our clients with the finest security services and products available. With our extensive range of products and services, we care for our clients' safety and security. We strive to provide the very best in quality, and therefore commit to investing heavily into the selection, training, support, supervision and personal development of our people.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist, People and Culture Toronto
Top Benefits
About the role
Talent Acquisition Specialist, People and Culture Toronto
Internal Posting Date: April 20, 2026
Internal Closing Date: April 24, 2026
External Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Location: Toronto
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, workforce requirements, and role-specific criteria
- Provide guidance and recommendations to hiring managers on recruitment strategies, timelines, and talent availability
- Source candidates using job boards, applicant tracking systems, referrals, talent pools, career fairs, and proactive outreach
- Conduct prescreen interviews, structured interviews, and reference checks
- Prepare, post, and manage internal and external job postings
- Support offer preparation and deliver employment offers in alignment with approved compensation and policies
- Coordinate onboarding and pre-assignment requirements
- Act as a point of contact for new hires during onboarding to ensure a smooth and positive experience
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential candidate and employee records within the ATS/HRIS
- Track and report recruitment metrics including hiring volumes, time-to-fill, attrition, and turnover reasons
- Identify recruitment trends, challenges, and opportunities for process improvement
- Ensure hiring and onboarding practices comply with employment legislation, privacy regulations, and corporate policies
- Respond to candidate and employee inquiries in a timely, professional, and service-oriented manner
- Support employee retention initiatives, including follow-ups and occasional site visits to engage field staff
- Organize and participate in career fairs, hiring events, and recruitment campaigns
- Assist with recruitment related HR administration including data entry, reporting, and document management
- Support additional People & Culture initiatives and projects as required
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or Human Resources
- Completion of a Human Resources diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and/or HR information systems (HRIS)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Why choose Paladin?
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Education Allowance
- Work today, get paid today - daily pay available
Not the right fit? Search for Talent Acquisition Specialist, People and Culture Toronto jobs in Toronto, ON
About Paladin Security
As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, boasting Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Paladin is Canada's leading security company, with services and superior expertise that span all types of protection. Our outstanding people, ongoing training, state-of-the-art technology, advanced monitoring stations and passion for customer service excellence enable us to provide the most responsive and effective customer service in the industry.
About Us
Paladin was established in 1976 to provide basic Security Officer services. From modest beginnings with four employees and one contract, Paladin has grown into one of the largest security companies in Canada with offices from coast to coast.
Our Mission
Paladin's mission is to provide our clients with the finest security services and products available. With our extensive range of products and services, we care for our clients' safety and security. We strive to provide the very best in quality, and therefore commit to investing heavily into the selection, training, support, supervision and personal development of our people.