Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime.

We achieve this because of our extraordinary people, experts with deep knowledge of their destinations. For over 120 countries worldwide, and across each of our brands – Tours, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Jets, and Air.

To learn more about Kensington, visit kensingtontours.com.

Job Description

With the rapid growth at Kensington, we are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic team. This position will execute high-volume recruitment mandates within the organization, with a focus on attracting travel sales talent within a competitive market. You will be entrusted with an ongoing expectation to identify top talent, build and represent a strong employer brand, and ensure a great experience for both the candidate and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be organized, entrepreneurial, and resilient with the ability to utilize a variety of creative recruitment strategies.

What You’ll Do:

Manage the full-cycle high-volume recruitment process, including needs assessments, job postings, targeted marketing, candidate screening, video or in-person interviews, offer negotiations, reference checks, and onboarding
Source quality candidates and develop talent pipeline outside of general applications
Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent in the travel industry
Leverage deep business acumen, market intelligence, and industry insights to build high-quality talent pipelines and support data-driven hiring decisions
Maintain accurate recruiting data and candidate notes for compliance, ensure real-time candidate status updates reflect in ATS
Prioritize candidate experience, timely communication, and a seamless hiring process
Manage stakeholders with the utmost professionalism
Consistently meet or exceed KPIs and recruitment metrics
Be agile and adaptable to the business needs; manage ad hoc requests/tasks

What You’ll Need:

2+ years of experience in recruiting
Recruiting sales professionals and travel sales is an asset
Experience in high-volume recruitment is an asset
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; with outstanding communication skills
Proven experience in sourcing initiatives, campus recruitment, and/or other recruitment campaigns
Ability to champion corporate initiatives and boost brand awareness
Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); ATS proficiency, Greenhouse is an asset

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

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