Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

At Canvas, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where employees are empowered and appreciated. Recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and honored with multiple awards, our company is dedicated to providing meaningful solutions and exceptional employee support backed by comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance the entire recruitment lifecycle, from job advertising through onboarding coordination.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to assess staffing requirements and offer strategic advice regarding job descriptions, candidate profiles, and selection methods.
• Implement proactive candidate sourcing tactics including utilizing job boards, social platforms, networking, and developing talent pipelines.
• Evaluate applications and conduct preliminary interviews to ensure alignment with role needs and company standards.
• Schedule interviews and maintain clear, consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Keep precise and updated records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and produce recruitment metrics and trend analyses.
• Ensure hiring practices comply with federal regulations and internal policies, particularly in government contracting contexts.
• Represent Canvas at recruitment fairs, job events, and community outreach programs.
• Promote a positive candidate experience reflective of Canvas’s culture and values.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by sourcing from varied talent pools and encouraging fair hiring practices.
• Advise on recruitment process enhancements based on data such as time-to-fill metrics and candidate feedback.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years’ experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective partnerships across departments.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems; familiarity with Workday is preferred.
• Ability to manage a substantial number of job requisitions while maintaining high-quality candidate engagement.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and capability to juggle multiple priorities efficiently.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach with a dedication to connecting candidates with rewarding career paths.
• Previous experience supporting hiring in government contracting environments is advantageous.
• Capability to analyze recruitment data to discern trends and propose practical improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise with Workday or large-scale ATS platforms.
• Experience recruiting for both technical and non-technical positions.
• SHRM or other talent acquisition certifications.
• Background in employer branding or recruitment marketing efforts.

Other Essential Functions

• Ability to remain seated for long periods in an office setting.