Talent Acquisition Partner (6 month contract)

We’re seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Partner (6-month contract) based in Montreal or Toronto to drive hiring efforts for our Product & Technology teams. You will own the recruitment process from the time a role is approved until the new Lightspeeder has started, ensuring a great candidate experience while being a strategic partner to the Product & Technology organization in North America. Technical recruitment experience is an essential requirement.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage a full-cycle recruiting process from kick off, to offer acceptance, all the while ensuring the highest standards and a seamless and positive experience for both your internal stakeholder and the candidate.
• Gather approvals, craft awesome job postings, and design fit-for-purpose interview processes in line with our recruitment framework.
• Act as a subject matter expert and coach hiring managers on recruitment best practices.
• Develop and maintain strong and effective business relationships with hiring managers and senior management.
• Collaborate with and share your expertise with other members of the Talent Acquisition team.
• Keep track of your hiring data and regularly draw insights to continuously improve our processes and strategy.
• Champion diversity & inclusion best practices in all our hiring processes.
• Responsible for engaging with and finding top talent (e.g. attend recruitment events, job boards, strategic sourcing initiatives, creating relationships with local schools, etc.). 
• Contribute to the ongoing development and execution of Lightspeed’s overall sourcing, recruitment hiring plan and objectives.

What you need to bring:

We're a global Talent Acquisition team of over 30 people. Our team is responsible for attracting top talent.

We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:

• Proven experience in end-to-end technical recruitment, successfully hiring for specialized and technical roles.
• Successful experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches and stakeholder relationships.
• Proven stakeholder management skills at all levels of the business.
• Experience advocating for diversity of thought and collaborating with others to highlight its value.
• Proven ability to source, sell and close candidates. 
• Ability to work in a global and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

What’s in it for you

• Join a fun, collaborative, and supportive Talent Acquisition team, including dedicated Talent Acquisition Coordinators who assist with scheduling and contracts.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-paced, innovative Product & Technology team, contributing to exciting and impactful hiring initiatives.
• Potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.
• Gain hands-on experience in an environment where your ideas and contributions truly make an impact.
• A flexible work environment with hybrid work options.
• Become part of a diverse and inclusive workplace within a true Canadian tech success story.
• Build strong professional relationships and expand your recruitment expertise while growing alongside a high-performing team.