Talent Acquisition Specialist, People and Culture Toronto

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Internal Posting Date: August 19, 2026

Internal Closing Date: August 25, 2026

External Closing Date: September 11, 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

Education Requirements (All)

Degree/ Diploma in Human Resources Management

Certification Requirements (All)

Degree/ Diploma in Human Resources Management

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 - Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Educational Assistance

This job reports to the Regional Manager, Talent Acquisition

This is a Full-Time position Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00PM .

Travel is required occasionally

Number of Openings for this position: 1