Talent Acquisition Specialist

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients’ problems, no matter where you are in the world.  

This role is part of our Personalized Creative team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalized, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behavior’s, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Ancestry, Walmart, and more!

The Role

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Creative & Media you will be helping us build the future of our agency through effective talent acquisition strategies. You are dynamic and flexible as you will need to create a balance between the social and technical components of your role. You are strategic, as well as executional, and understand that this role is equal parts project management, relationship building, and actively recruiting.

What will your day be like?

• Acts as a strategic member of the DEPT® team representing recruitment and P&C to ensure alignment with organizational goals and the sustainability of its recruitment and onboarding programs
• Develop a deep understanding of our organizations’ skills, goals, and interests to help identify gaps and opportunities for growth
• Work with stakeholders and P&C in defining the critical hiring needs to attract a diverse set of candidates for their team(s)
• Recommend and drive improvements to ensure the team is at the cutting edge of your domain expertise (Creative & Media)
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment and remain organized and strategic under tight deadlines
• Own all aspects of the recruiting process including sourcing talent, advising hiring managers, job posting, screening calls, and offer negotiation
• Establish trust and perception of consistently bringing expertise and an educated, business-focused point of view to the table
• Build the proactive recruitment pipeline by reaching out and maintaining contact with talent at other organizations who have the potential to make good additions to the team now or in the future. This may be achieved through direct contact, social media, such as LinkedIn, and other identified sources
• Build and maintain a large network of freelance contacts to support our short-term hiring needs
• Create an organized and efficient sourcing and vetting process with the hiring teams 
• Leading a team of sourcer(s)

Who You Are

• Impressive candidate engagement approach with ability to activate passive candidates
• Understand and execute against shifts in the marketplace that present recruiting opportunities in an agency setting
• Industry knowledge in the Creative & Media recruiting space with ability to understand relevant skills, target companies, open source communities, etc.

• Strong project management skills
• Can navigate ambiguity when priorities change by remaining focused, productive, and seeking guidance on how to respond
• Possesses a strong professional "brand" within the team that elevates one’s ability to create value
• Consistently ensures that work proposed / being done is maximizing the recruiting process and/or candidate experience
• Prior experience sourcing and recruiting in the creative & media industries, with a heavy focus on agency and contractor hiring
• Minimum 3-5 years in a recruitment or staffing role focused on designers, copywriters, account managers, etc. with a large network of contacts
• 2+ years of experience in an agency setting is a plus
• Experience with managing or mentoring a team is a plus 

WE OFFER:

• 15 days Paid PTO
• 10 Public Holidays + Birthday off
• Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Support/Benefits (through Canada Life Insurance)
• Learning & growth certifications/certifications
• Enhanced Family Leave (after 1 year)
• A flexible, hybrid working policy
• Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
• Tons of Office perks in our Toronto office! Enjoy biweekly breakfasts and lunches, tons of free snacks, and of course team events on the regular!
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DEPT® is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, nurture and retain the most talented people from a range of diverse backgrounds, skills and perspectives. We encourage all applications irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, and disability.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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