TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
DISCIPLINE: People & Culture
REPORTS TO: Senior People & Culture Manager
LOCATION: Vancouver
Are you a strategic thinker passionate about identifying and attracting top talent? We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape our organization's talent acquisition strategy and play a key role in driving our success through effective recruitment practices and implementing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to develop a first-in-class talent program. Your role will be crucial in building a highly skilled and diverse workforce that aligns with our company's values, culture, and business objectives.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to build upon our current recruitment program and make necessary changes to attract, onboard, and retain top talent. Your expertise and influence will shape the direction of our talent acquisition efforts, ensuring we attract exceptional individuals who will contribute to our organization's growth and success.
OUR FIRM
Smythe LLP is a leading professional services firm with offices in Vancouver, Langley and Nanaimo. Since 1980, Smythe has assisted clients in BC, Canada and across the border with their accounting, assurance, taxation, advisory and insolvency needs. With a growing consultancy focus, we also provide business valuations, transaction advisory, capital structuring, and litigation support. Smythe’s clients include private, public, family-owned and non-profit organizations across various industries. Smythe is also a member of Allinial Global, one of the largest international accounting networks.
The firm’s diverse team comprises over 200 individuals in both professional and support roles, all of whom work together to achieve our mission of building meaningful connections, providing expertise and delivering enduring value to our clients.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
- Collaborating with stakeholders to understand current and future talent needs and develop and execute effective recruitment strategies that align with Smythe's goals and target top-tier professionals in the industry.
- Continuously evaluating and improving the recruitment process, identifying bottlenecks or areas for optimization, and implementing innovative solutions and technologies to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
- Building and maintaining a network of prospective candidates for future hiring needs, including passive candidates and potential talent for critical roles, and implementing talent pooling strategies.
- Utilizing various methods to attract high-quality candidates, including direct sourcing, networking, industry events, referrals, online platforms, and partnerships with educational institutions. Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals to create a pipeline of potential candidates.
- Reviewing resumes, conducting thorough interviews, and assessing candidates' qualifications, skills, experience, and cultural fit. Coordinate and conduct interviews with partners and hiring managers to ensure a rigorous and efficient selection process.
- Promoting our firm's brand and reputation as an employer of choice. Develop and implement employer branding initiatives, including targeted marketing campaigns, participation in industry events, thought leadership content, and partnerships with professional associations.
- Collaborating with the Marketing team, developing professional LinkedIn guidelines and establishing organizational norms to share messages on recruitment posts for greater visibility.
- Defining and promoting the organization's employee value proposition, highlighting potential candidates' unique benefits and value proposition, and ensuring consistency in messaging across various touchpoints.
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Management: Utilize our ATS to track candidate applications, manage recruitment workflows, and generate reports on recruitment metrics. Ensure the ATS is updated and optimized to support our firm's recruitment needs.
- Extending job offers to candidates, negotiating compensation and benefits packages.
- Collaborating with the P&C team and hiring managers to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires, facilitating orientation programs, and creating an integration program to integrate new employees successfully.
- Staying abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor intelligence related to talent acquisition. Conduct research to understand salary benchmarks, emerging skillsets, and other factors influencing the talent market within professional services.
- Cultivating and maintaining relationships with external partners, including recruitment agencies, industry networks, and professional associations. Leverage these partnerships to access top talent and stay informed about industry developments.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws, regulations, and firm policies throughout recruitment. Stay updated on legal requirements and industry-specific regulations related to talent acquisition.
- Developing and analyzing recruitment metrics and KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies. Prepare regular reports for firm leadership, highlighting recruitment outcomes, challenges, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Overseeing the campus recruitment process and determining the best practices to adopt in order to create a time and investment-efficient program.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience);
- Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Manager or in a similar role within the professional services industry (e.g., consulting, accounting, law, etc.);
- Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, and selection methods for professional services.
- Demonstrated expertise in working with the entire MS suite of products and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR databases is essential.
- Experience with implementing ATS software is preferred but not a requirement.
- Excellent understanding of employment laws and regulations applicable to the professional services industry.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with professionals at all levels.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, external partners, and candidates.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Familiarity with professional services terminology and the ability to understand the specific skills and qualifications required for various roles within the industry.
- A personable and outgoing demeanour.
- A self-motivated team player who can take the initiative.
- Excellent professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
IN ADDITION, YOU'LL NEED TO
- Be present in person at your primary office location at least three days a week.
- Work additional hours during peak times.
- Occasionally travel to town to visit clients or attend meetings and events. As such, access to a vehicle is preferred.
- Work a set schedule for your work week to provide support to the practice groups.
WHAT SMYTHE OFFERS
At Smythe, we strive to offer a competitive salary and benefits package that accurately reflects our people’s values and ambitions. In addition, we prioritize professional development and have fostered a dynamic and progressive work culture. Finally, as a firm, we focus on collaboration and building personal relationships with clients, mentors and peers. Learn more about what you can expect from Life at Smythe by visiting our website, www.smythecpa.com, and following us on Instagram (@lifeatsmythe) and LinkedIn (@Smythe LLP).
We thank you for your application and will reach out regarding any updates to your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $89,999.00-$119,999.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6C 2B3
