Talent Acquisition Specialist - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Rival TechnologiesRival Technologies is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our rapidly growing People & Culture team. You’ll play a critical role ensuring that we are hiring the best possible talent and achieving staffing/retention objectives. You thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and bring the ability to pivot effectively as priorities and initiatives change - and you keep candidate experience at the core of all you do.Reporting directly to the Director of our People team (get to know her here), the Talent Acquisition Specialist will work closely with hiring leads as well as the People team, to ensure were engaging with the best people for our teams. We pride ourselves on hiring individuals with top-notch skillsets and those who are culture adds.But, why us for your next career adventureWhen you join Rival Technologies, you’re joining a high-growth start-up solving a massive problem for the $76-billion research industry. We’re developing voice, video and chat solutions that allow global brands to get richer and more accurate insights on the attitudes, opinions and preferences of their customers.By allowing companies to engage consumers via modern technologies that people use, we’re boldly taking the insights world to its next phase — and we’re looking for great talent to join this rocket ship. Could that be youA few reasons why you should choose Rival: You’ll be helping market a company with an innovative product and a lot of momentum.

• We are currently a remote-first workplace and offer a Home Office Stipend, Monthly Internet Stipend and Corporate Cellphone Plan to make sure you are comfortable, connected and well set up in your space,
• A culture that’s built on trust and hard work, while still having a good time,
• Leadership that invests in you, your development and career growth,
• An education budget so you can stay sharp within your role,
• We have a lineup of customers many could only dream of working with, including Warner Bros., Jagermeister, the Vancouver Canucks and the ViacomCBS.
• A Place for all Genders in Tech:Gender diversity and equality benefits everyone. We’re committed to supporting all gender identities and expressions in tech by advocating for equality. We’re also proud to partner with forward-thinking organizations like Chic Geek and Next Gen Men, who continue to build a more vibrant, inclusive and diverse technology landscape.
• We compensate fairly. We are committed to pay equity/fair pay practices and closing the gender salary gap. Our compensation package includes:
  • Competitive salary,
  • 100% employer paid benefits plan including paramedical and mental health support,
  • Generous vacation allowance - 4 weeks standard,
  • Self-managed approach to sick, personal and mental health days, and
  • Parental leave top up just to name a few!

Interested Yeah. We thought you might be.What You’ll Do:

• Drive and manage all stage of full-cycle recruitment - build relationships with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements and create eye-catching job postings, conduct phone screens, schedule and lead interviews, administer assessments / technical tests where applicable, prepare offers, complete reference/background checks, and presenting/negotiating offers to successful candidates.
• Build relationships with external applicants and create/provide nothing less than an outstanding candidate experience across all stages of the recruitment process.
• Pipeline creation & Management - focus on hiring diverse candidates (both active and passive) across various technical and non-technical roles in multiple departments in multiple locations. Youll handle all coordination and communication with candidates.
• Headhunt strategically for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria, using online tools such as LinkedIn, networking, employee referrals and your advanced knowledge of our company.
• Develop top-notch outreach communications to prospective candidates that result in discussions and relationships.
• Thoroughly evaluate and qualify applicants for specific qualifications prior to moving them through the interview process.
• Support special recruitment events (digital expos/job fairs/meetups) locally and beyond.
• Present recruitment metrics status reporting to key stakeholders and resolve any challenges proactively.
• Streamline and level-up our hiring processes to improve candidate experience and efficiency.
• Improve organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks.

About You This may be the right opportunity for you if you have:

• 2+ years of related experience in recruitment within a high volume, demanding, fast paced environment.
• 1+ years experience in the SaaS or tech markets.
• Adaptable approach to problems - you are able to think quickly on your feet and change directions if goals change.
• A solid track record of delivering exceptional candidate experience - you ensure candidates are happy regardless of the final outcome.
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail - you know who is in the candidate pipeline, your days are well planned and calendar scheduling is second nature to you.
• Proficiency with proactive sourcing and scouting strategies, including social media and outreach.
• Outreach communication prowess - you champion creation of first rate messaging to both active and passive candidates.
• Deep knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem and other relevant recruitment tools.
• Demonstrated ability to build networks and source talent leveraging innovative methods and tools.
• Familiarity with our HR Tech Stack: we use BambooHR as our HRIS/ATS, Slack and Asana.
• Ability to drive progress and solve problems with little supervision - you are independent and a true self-starter.
• A passionate and proactive mindset for both talent acquisition and professional relationship building.

Apply Now!If you think you’re a good fit, please connect with us ASAP with your resume. Please note, you must be eligible to work in Canada to be considered for this role. We thank everyone for their interest, however only successful applicants will be contacted.If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.Rival Technologies welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Support is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Finally, we know from time-to-time emergencies happen and you may need to reschedule an interview - we understand and encourage you to be in communication without worrying about losing the opportunity or your credibility.COVID-19 UPDATE: Please note that all Rival employees are working remotely for the time being as the health & safety of our employees and their families is extremely important to us. All interviews will be conducted via Zoom and the position will be 100% work remote until internal work from home restrictions are lifted.No recruiters and no phone calls, please!We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Rival Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Quick Apply

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