Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary

Join Canvas as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, driving and refining the end-to-end recruitment efforts to attract and onboard top talent aligned with our company's values and demanding standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the complete recruitment lifecycle, from initial job posting to coordinating onboarding for new hires.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and provide strategic insight on crafting job descriptions, defining ideal candidate profiles, and selection techniques.
• Implement proactive approaches to sourcing candidates via online job boards, social media, networking, and developing talent pipelines for high-quality recruitment.
• Evaluate applications and conduct preliminary interviews, guaranteeing candidates meet role criteria and organizational culture standards.
• Arrange interview schedules and maintain timely, clear communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain precise and current records in the applicant tracking system (ATS), including producing recruitment metrics and trend analyses.
• Ensure all hiring activities comply with federal hiring laws and internal company policies, particularly regarding government contracting regulations.
• Represent Canvas at various recruitment events including job fairs and community engagement initiatives.
• Promote a positive candidate experience reflective of Canvas's culture, ensuring it is welcoming and respectful at every interaction.
• Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion by recruiting from a wide variety of talent sources and endorsing fair hiring practices.
• Analyze recruitment data and candidate feedback to recommend enhancements to recruitment processes and reduce time-to-fill vacancies.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree with over 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment roles.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication abilities to build effective partnerships across departments.
• Proficient in using applicant tracking systems (ATS); experience with Workday is advantageous.
• Demonstrate capability to manage high-volume recruitment without compromising candidate experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to juggle multiple priorities proficiently.
• Show a driven and proactive attitude with enthusiasm for connecting candidates to rewarding career paths.
• Experience in recruitment within government contracting environments is preferred.
• Ability to interpret recruitment data to spot trends and suggest actionable improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Workday or similar enterprise-scale ATS tools.
• Experience hiring for both technical and non-technical positions.
• Certification in SHRM or related talent acquisition fields.
• Participation in or leadership of employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts.

Additional Job Details

• Work involves prolonged periods seated in an office setting.

About Canvas

Canvas is dedicated to exceeding expectations by providing innovative solutions designed for today and the future. Recognized as a certified Great Place to Work™ and honored with multiple awards across several years, Canvas fosters a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for employees. Our robust benefits package reflects our commitment to employee health, well-being, and professional development.