Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job summary

Lead end-to-end recruitment for bilingual and non-bilingual sales and leadership roles across Canada. Manage HR operations including onboarding, HRIS updates, and benefits administration to enhance the employee experience.

Job details

POSITION: Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist & HR Generalist LOCATION: Hybrid - GTA West MacDonald Search Group is a national permanent placement recruiting firm and we recruit on behalf of hiring companies. We are recruiting on behalf of a global privately owned corporation and they are on the hunt for a French/English Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their collaborative Canadian HR team. This will be a blended role combining full-cycle recruitment with hands-on HR generalist and HR operations duties, helping to shape a positive employee experience from first contact to long-term success. This is a hybrid position and the frequency of onsite days will depend on proximity to head office located in GTA West area; if under 1 hour commute, 2 days per week; if between 1-1.5 hours, 1 day biweekly; if more than 1.5 hours, 1 day per month. MUST be fully bilingual (French/English) - both written and verbal; need to be comfortable conducting full interviews in either language. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead end-to-end recruitment for both bilingual and non-bilingual roles across Canada with a focus on sales and leadership positions. Develop creative sourcing strategies to build strong candidate pipelines and enhance the employer brand. Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs and guide effective hiring decisions. Manage onboarding, reference checks, and candidate experience initiatives. Support HR systems and processes including HRIS updates, reporting, and benefits administration. Contribute to HR projects that improve efficiency, data integrity, and team operations. Be a culture ambassador — fostering inclusion, engagement, and alignment with company values. REQUIREMENTS: MUST be fully bilingual (French/English) - both written and verbal. 5+ years of experience in high-volume recruitment ideally within sales or field-based environments - recruitment experience both on agency side and corporate HR side preferred. Post-secondary education in HR or related discipline; CHRP designation (or in progress) is an asset. Experience with HRIS systems and/or benefits administration. Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills. A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, values-driven culture. COMPENSATION: Base salary (negotiable based on experience level) Bonus Benefits and pension plan 3 weeks' vacation + paid sick days + company-wide year-end closure If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply online. MacDonald Search Group is committed to diversity in hiring and more information on our EDI policy can be found on our website. Thank you for your interest in the role but only qualified candidates will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead end-to-end recruitment for bilingual and non-bilingual sales and leadership roles across Canada. Manage HR operations including onboarding, HRIS updates, and benefits administration to enhance the employee experience.

Requirements

Must be fully bilingual in French and English with over 5 years of high-volume recruitment experience. Requires post-secondary education in HR or a related field, with a CHRP designation considered an asset.

Benefits

• Bonus • Benefits Plan • Pension Plan • 3 Weeks Vacation • Paid Sick Days • Year-end Closure

Listed skills

• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Full-cycle Recruitment
• HR Generalist
• Bilingual French/English
• Sourcing Strategies
• Onboarding
• HRIS
• Benefits Administration
• Candidate Experience
• Employer Branding
• Talent Acquisition

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership