Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Non-Permanent

Department: Human Resources (120)

30 Adelaide Str, East

Toronto, Ontario, M5C 3G9

Canada

Number of Positions: 1

Who we are

With its global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, International Financial Data Services (IFDS) is a world-leading provider of outsourcing and technology solutions to the financial services industry. IFDS services over 240 financial organizations around the world, providing solutions to a wide range of global asset managers, wealth managers, banks, and insurance companies. The IFDS enterprise supports more than 17 million accounts with AUA of approximately CAD $4 trillion. IFDS Canada is a 50/50 joint ventures between Boston-based State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, and Connecticut-based SS&C Technologies, a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services and software for the global financial services and healthcare industries.

Imagine yourself at IFDS

Come experience a community like no other at International Financial Data Services (IFDS). We offer work opportunities driven by a passion for creating market leading financial solutions, and a culture that nurtures collaboration, accountability, diversity & inclusion, and continuous learning. We’ll provide you with opportunities to develop your career. From ongoing training and development programs to experiences working with our global financial services partners, you’ll be able to realize your full potential.

Role Overview

At IFDS our HR mandate is to establish and administer a broad range of human capital programs that enable IFDS to develop and retain the talent required to fulfill our corporate commitments and accomplish our strategic goals. As a member of the Human Resources Team, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, sourcing, recruiting, and hiring qualified candidates to meet IFDS’ organization's workforce needs.

Role Responsibilities

Workforce Planning & Requisition Management:

Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, hiring forecasts, and recruitment priorities across the organization

Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to acquire top talent

Drive recruitment efforts, job postings, and maintenance of candidate database, telephone screening and interviewing.

Proactive approach in sourcing talent, developing candidate pipelines

Managing mid to high volume recruitment demands

Accurate and detailed reporting of vacancies and role management

Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development:

Identify and engage potential candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, other professional networks, employee referrals, and direct sourcing methodologies.

Support the HR Team with planning, coordination and successful execution of networking events and career fairs for high volume recruitment initiatives

Proactively build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for future positions by developing and implementing best in class talent sourcing strategies

Identify networking opportunities and develop, cultivate and leverage a personal and professional network to source leads and referrals

Talent Acquisition Processes:

Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for internal and external candidates, from the requisition intake through to offer negotiation and onboarding coordination.

Conduct preliminary interviews with selected candidates to further validate skills, experience and fit in relation to position requirements using behavioral based interview techniques.

Provide insightful hiring recommendations to hiring managers based on thoughtful candidate assessments.

Maintain accurate candidate records and requisition updates within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Ensure compliance with company policies, employment legislation, and recruitment best practices.

Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout every stage of the recruitment process.

Stakeholder Partnership & Talent Acquisition Excellence:

Develop and maintain working relationships with HR Partners and Hiring Managers to assist with recruiting needs, job vacancy specifications, and recruitment recommendations.

Collaborate with HR Partners on workforce planning initiatives and compensation benchmarking activities.

Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) objectives through inclusive recruitment practices and sourcing strategies.

Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, enhance efficiency, and optimize hiring outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Must Have Experience

University Degree or College Diploma in Human Resources Management preferred

Minimum 3 years’ full life-cycle recruitment experience preferably in a corporate fast paced environment

Recruitment experience within financial services & call centre environment

Strong sourcing, networking and lead generation skills

Excellent relationship building skills with internal/external stakeholders

Strong negotiation skills

Results oriented with strong multi-tasking skills

Sense of urgency in a high-pressure environment

Experience with e-Recruitment tools and behavioral based interviews

Experience with Career Fair planning and execution

Job Skills

Candidate screening, candidate sourcing, diversity recruitment, interview techniques

AODA Statement

IFDS Canada encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any accommodation needed to support your participation in the recruitment process. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Please be aware that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position.

Salary Range

Pay Range (CAD $): 68,000 - 86,000

The above reflects an industry-benchmarked target compensation range. The salary offered may vary based upon the candidate’s skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business needs.